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DirecTV |
DISH Network |
| What They Have In Common |
Both services feature the best premium movie channels, sports, family programming, music, pay per view movies and events, local channels, international programming and more. All in digital quality. Neither have setup fees. |
| How They're Different |
DirecTV is more popular that Dish Network with more than 10 million subscribers and more than 225 available channels. If you like your sports, DirecTV is the most likely choice for you. DirecTV offers many pro and college sports subscriptions. |
You can select from more than 500 available channels. Dish Network's monthly fees start at a lower rate than DirecTV. |
| Local Programming |
An additional $5.00 per month per city for most major US cities. |
An additional $5.99 per month per city for most major US cities. |
| Monthly Charge |
$33.99 and up |
$24.99 and up |
| Digital Video Recorders (DVR) |
DirecTV providers offers TiVo receivers. TiVo charges a monthly service fee currently $12.99. Prices for TiVo systems start at about $39.95. |
Dish Network providers offer DVR receivers for no additional charge. |
| High Definition TV (HDTV) |
DirecTV providers offer HDTV receivers. Prices begin at $369.95 for a HD system. To view HD signals you should also consider subscribing to DirecTV's HD package for an additional $10.99 a month. |
Dish Network offers HDTV receivers at no additional cost. To view HD signals you should also consider subscribing to Dish Network's HD package for an additional $9.99 a month. |
| Internet Access |
DirecTV offers satellite internet access from DirecWAY. You can get DIRECWAY High-Speed Satellite Internet Now! |
Dish Network Has partnered with EarthLink to provide internet access to its customers. You can order Earthlink separately or as a package with Dish Network. |
| Current Specials |
DIRECTV - 5 Rooms FREE with FREE Installation and 3 Months of FREE HBO and a FREE DVD Player - $39.99/mo |
Get DISH Network on 4 TVs free. Packages start at just $29.99/mo. |
| Providers |
RapidSatellite
iSatellite
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DishPronto
iDishnetwork
AllSat
VMC Satellite
LINX Satellite
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