| In the satellite TV industry there are providers | | | | service charges? |
| that provide satellite TV programming, and | | | | * Can I get 24/7 toll-free telephone and online |
| dealers that sell that programming and the satellite | | | | customer service. |
| dish and receivers you need to watch it. | | | | I've spent a number of hours checking out online |
| There are currently two major satellite TV | | | | dealers. Here's a rundown on the top Dish |
| providers in the U.S. - Dish Network and DirecTV | | | | Network and DirecTV dealers: |
| - plus hundreds of satellite TV dealers who sell | | | | DISH Network Dealers |
| their services and systems. | | | | #1 ClearLink |
| Thanks to the increase in popularity of satellite | | | | Founded in 2003, ClearLink was recognized as an |
| TV, dealers have sprung up all over the Internet | | | | INC. 500 company, and was recognized as one of |
| promising the best deals, the best service, and | | | | Utah's Top 100 companies. Their prices, |
| everything else under the sun. But after you sign | | | | reputation, and service are second to none. |
| up with them they may hit you with hidden | | | | #2 VMC |
| service fees, give you a shoddy installation, and | | | | VMC is one of most well-known dealers in the U.S. |
| offer limited or nonexistent customer service. | | | | They installed the satellite TV system in the |
| So how do you know which dealers will give you | | | | United States Capitol building. |
| the best service and will sell you Dish Network or | | | | Both Dish Network dealers offer the following |
| DirecTV's programming at the best possible price? | | | | services and equipment: |
| Dealer Differences | | | | * Program packages starting at $9.99 a month |
| All authorized dealers get their reseller's rights | | | | * A free dish, a four-room receiver system, and |
| from either Dish Network or DirecTV and charge | | | | free professional installation |
| the same price for programming. The difference | | | | * Free HD receivers and free digital video |
| between dealers is what equipment they offer, | | | | recorders |
| how good their installation service is, and how | | | | * 24/7 customer service |
| good their customer service is. | | | | DirecTV Dealers |
| Before you sign up for satellite TV service you | | | | #1 ClearLink |
| should find out the following: | | | | Founded in 2003, ClearLink was recognized as an |
| * Is the dealer an authorized Dish Network or | | | | INC.500. Their prices, reputation, and service are |
| DirecTV dealer? | | | | second to none. |
| * Has the dealer been in business for at least 5 | | | | #2 Direct Star TV |
| years? | | | | Direct Star TV is one of the largest DIRECTV |
| * Will the dealer give you a new system and not | | | | dealers in the nation. Founded in 2003, Direct Star |
| a used or refurbished system? | | | | TV was recently named Elite Dealer of the Year. |
| * Are there any hidden fees in the fine print on | | | | Both DirecTV dealers offer the following: |
| the dealer's website such as activation fees or | | | | * Program packages starting at $29. |