| Are you tired of the poor service of cable | | | | through the commercials. |
| companies? I was and decided to give Dish | | | | My Programming Package |
| Network satellite TV a try. I picked Dish Network | | | | For my satellite TV, I chose to get the Top 100 |
| because they offer more channels for less | | | | package with the top 100 channels, local channel |
| money than cable or DirecTV, and I am on a | | | | package, and HD package. This runs me about |
| budget. They had everything I wanted for my | | | | $47.99/month + taxes. This package is great for |
| satellite TV system: high quality receivers, a | | | | me and I can always find something to watch on |
| customizable channel package that fit my needs, | | | | satellite TV. They also offer sports, Latino, and |
| excellent rates, HD, a digital video recorder, and a | | | | international packages for those that are |
| special offer that gave the first 3 months of | | | | interested. |
| service free. | | | | Dish Network Compared to DirecTV |
| Getting the Satellite TV Installed | | | | The other popular satellite TV supplier is DirecTV. |
| I ordered my Dish Network, and they were able | | | | I had DirecTV a few years back and researched |
| to come to my home the very next morning to | | | | their current offers before getting Dish Network. |
| install the satellite TV. Installation was free of | | | | They are better if you like sports packages, but |
| charge and included 4 free receiver boxes that | | | | Dish Network is better for international packages. |
| would provide service in 4 rooms. They are | | | | Since I don't like either, I went with the cheaper |
| leased and must be returned later. They also | | | | one which was Dish Network. I couldn't tell the |
| gave me a free HD DVR for my family room | | | | sound picture and quality apart, they were both |
| high definition TV. I love the DVR! I never realized | | | | excellent. I do remember the DirecTV installer |
| how handy it is to record my shows and watch | | | | took about 2 hours longer than Dish Network as |
| them at my convenience. It takes much less time | | | | he was very slow and made me late to an |
| to watch them because I can fast forward | | | | appointment. |