| DISH Network vs. DIRECTV | | | | receiver system, and remote controls. Installation |
| At first glance DISH Network and DIRECTV look | | | | is free and the installer will show you how to |
| a lot alike - they both have hundreds of channels | | | | operate all the components and answer your |
| and will give you a free satellite TV system when | | | | questions. |
| subscribe to their service. But on closer inspection | | | | You can upgrade to a DVR (digital video recorder) |
| you'll find some major differences. | | | | receiver or an HD (high definition) receiver for |
| Here's a side-by-side comparison that illustrates | | | | free. The DVR receiver allows you to digitally |
| those differences so you can make an informed | | | | record 100 hours of your favorite shows and to |
| decision about which satellite TV provider is the | | | | pause and replay live TV. The HD receiver gives |
| best one for you. | | | | you access to high definition broadcasts for |
| DISH Network vs. DIRECTV - Programming | | | | superior picture quality. Their combination DVR/HD |
| DISH Network has five program packages. Prices | | | | receiver is $199. |
| start at $19.99 for their 40-channel package and | | | | DIRECTV will also give you a free satellite dish |
| go up to $74.99 for their 350-channel "Everything" | | | | and a four-room receiver system, however you'll |
| package. Their programming includes everything | | | | need to pay $19.95 for shipping and handling. |
| under the sun - drama, comedy, variety, sports, | | | | Installation of the system is free and your installer |
| movies, news, weather, games, and even a | | | | will show you how to operate it. |
| channel devoted to babies. | | | | You can upgrade to a DVR receiver or an HD |
| They have 350 channels including 31 movie | | | | receiver free after a $99 mail-in rebate. The |
| channels, 25 HD channels, 52 music channels, 60 | | | | receiver will record 100 hours of programming and |
| Sirius radio channels, 24 international channels, and | | | | can pause and replay live TV shows. The HD |
| 75 pay-per-view movies a month. Local channels | | | | receiver gives you access to HD programming. A |
| are $5 per month. | | | | combination DVR/HD receiver is $499 after a |
| DIRECTV offers three programming packages | | | | $100 rebate. |
| with prices starting at $41.99 for their 155-channel | | | | DISH Network vs. DIRECTV - Bottom Line |
| package, on up to $96.99 for their 250-channel | | | | When it comes to getting the biggest bang for |
| package. Their programming also has everything | | | | your buck DISH Network is the clear winner. |
| you can think of including drama, comedy, variety, | | | | They offer the most channels for the money, the |
| movies, sports, news, weather, and games. | | | | most movies, the most pay-per-view channels, |
| They have 250 channels including 31 movie | | | | and the most music channels. DIRECTV does, |
| channels, 8 HD channels, 67 XM satellite radio | | | | however, offer the NFL Sunday Ticket package |
| channels, 14 international channels, and 60 | | | | where DISH Network does not. |
| pay-per-view movies per month. Local channels | | | | Both providers offer fairly similar free equipment, |
| are $3 per month. | | | | but DISH Network has the best deal on optional |
| DISH Network vs. DIRECTV - Equipment | | | | equipment at $199 for their DVR/HD receiver as |
| When you subscribe to their satellite TV service | | | | opposed to DIRECTV's DVR/HD receiver at |
| DISH Network will give you a free satellite TV | | | | $499. |
| system that includes a satellite dish, a four-room | | | | |