Satellite TV Provider Comparison - DISH Network and DIRECTV

Satellite TV Providersoffers on program packages, click on the links
There are two satellite TV providers that offerbelow.
satellite TV service in the U.S. -- DISH NetworkActivation Fee
and DIRECTV.DISH Network's $49.99 activation fee is refunded
DISH Network was launched by EchoStarwith first bill, so it ends up being free.
Communications in 1996. It currently has 12 millionDIRECTV's $50.00 fee is refunded with first bill, so
subscribers, and is ranked #1 in customerit too is free.
satisfaction among all cable and satellite TVSatellite TV System
providers by J.D. Power and Associates.Both DISH Network and DIRECTV will give you a
DIRECTV was the first DBS (direct broadcastfree satellite TV dish and 4 free receivers with
satellite) TV provider. Launched in 1994 byuniversal remotes when you subscribe to their
General Motors, it currently has 14.5 millionservice. Installation is free.
subscribers, and is ranked #2 in customerHD (high definition) Receivers
satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates.DISH Network offers free HD receivers when
Satellite TV Provider Comparisonyou order their service.
Here's a feature-to-feature comparison of theDIRECTV HD offers free receivers after a $99
two satellite TV providers:mail-in rebate.
ProgrammingDVR (digital video recording) receivers
DISH Network offers 375 channels of all-digitalDISH Network will give you two free DVR
programming including movie channels,receivers. Video-on-Demand service (the
pay-per-view programs, and sports packages.equivalent of TiVo), is free when you order their
They have the biggest variety of movies andAmerica's Everything Pak programming, or $4.98
shows, and offer 60 Sirius radio channels.a month with their other programming packages.
DIRECTV offers 250 channels of all-digitalDIRECTV DVR receivers are free (after a $99
programming including movie channels,rebate) when you order their service. TiVo
pay-per-view, and sports packages. They haveservice is free when you order their Total Choice
the most sports packages, and offer 67 XM radioPremier package, or $4.99 a month with their
channels.other program packages.
International ChannelsWarranty
DISH Network offers Armenian, Asian, Chinese,DISH Network offers a lifetime warranty on their
Farsi, French, German, Greek, Israeli, Italian,satellite TV systems.
Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian,DIRECTV offers a one-year warranty on their
South Asian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Urdu programsatellite TV systems.
channels.Installation Times
DIRECTV offers Chinese, Filipino, Italian, SouthInstallation times for both DISH Network and
Asian, Spanish, Vietnamese program channels.DIRECTV is usually one to five days from the
Pay-Per-View Movies and Special Eventstime an order is placed.
Both DISH Network and DIRECTV pay-per-viewCustomer Service
movies are $3.99 each. Special eventDISH Network and DIRECTV have 24-hour,
programming prices vary according to the event.7-days-a-week online and toll-free customer
Pricingservice.
DISH Network program packages start at $19.99Bonus Gifts
for 40 program channels including the Starz MovieBoth satellite TV providers offer special
Pak, and go up to $74.99 for 375 channels,programming offers and free gifts to encourage
including 60 Sirius radio channels, HBO, Showtime,you to purchase their service. For current
and Starz.offerings click on the links below.
DIRECTV program packages start at $41.99 aClick on the following links for more information on
month for 155 program channels including 50 XMfree satellite TV systems and service, plus the
radio channels, plus HBO, Showtime, and Starz,latest special offers and free bonuses from DISH
and go up to $96.99 for 250 channels.Network satellite TV and DIRECTV satellite TV.
Note: For ordering information and current special