| Want to know if Dish Network or DirecTV is the | | | | art. With their system you get an all-weather dish, |
| best satellite TV provider? Here's the lowdown on | | | | a 4-room receiver, and up to 4 remote controls. |
| which of these providers gives you the best | | | | Their system has an on-screen electronic |
| price, the best satellite system, the most | | | | program guide that gives you easy access to |
| channels, and the best equipment warranty. | | | | program listings, parental control locks that |
| Best Price | | | | prevent your children from watching inappropriate |
| The good news is Dish Network and DirecTV are | | | | television shows, and interactive TV that gives |
| always trying to outdo each other on price, so | | | | you instant access to breaking news, sports, |
| you'll always get a good deal on satellite TV | | | | weather, games, and customer service. |
| programming. | | | | DirecTV's system is also state of the art. With |
| Dish Network programming starts at $24.99 a | | | | their system you also get an on-screen guide, |
| month for 120 channels, plus all your local TV | | | | parental control locks, and multi-channel capability |
| channels. This price includes a free 4-room satellite | | | | that lets you watch multiple channels at the same |
| television system, and free professional installation. | | | | time. |
| If you want an HD receiver, a DVR receiver to | | | | Most Channels |
| record your favorite programs, or a combination | | | | Dish Network currently has more than 350 |
| HD/DVR receiver, you can get them free, too. | | | | satellite channels, including 31 movie channels, 95 |
| Dish Network is currently running a special offer | | | | music channels, 24 international channels, 75 |
| that gives you 3 free months of HBO and | | | | pay-per-view movies per month, and more than |
| Showtime. So for $24.99 a month you get 120 | | | | 120 HD channels. DirecTV has more than 265 |
| channels, 14 movie channels, 52 commercial-free | | | | satellite channels which includes 31 movie channels, |
| radio channels, and a free satellite TV system. | | | | 73 XM satellite radio channels, 60 pay-per-view |
| Not a bad deal. DirecTV prices start at $29.99 a | | | | movies a month, more than 130 HD channels, and |
| month for 150 channels, plus all your local channels. | | | | 14 international channels. |
| This price also includes a free 4-room satellite | | | | Best Customer Service |
| system, and free professional installation. And | | | | Both Dish Network and DirecTV offer free 24 |
| DirecTV will give you a free HD receiver, a free | | | | hour, 7 days-a-week customer service online or |
| DVR receiver, or a combination HD/DVR receiver. | | | | by phone. |
| DirecTV is currently running a special offer that | | | | Best Warranty |
| gives you 3 free months of Showtime and Starz. | | | | Both companies offer a warranty plan that pays |
| That means for $29.99 a month you get 150 | | | | for service calls and equipment replacement. They |
| channels, 13 movie channels, 47 satellite radio | | | | both charge $6 a month for this service, and it's |
| channels, and a free satellite system. | | | | well worth it if you have to replace a $250 |
| Best Satellite TV System | | | | receiver, or pay for $50 service calls. |
| Dish Network's satellite TV system is state of the | | | | |