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DirecTV vs. Dish Network
 

So when you compare DIRECTV to DISH Network you'll discover the biggest differences between them are the subscription fees and programming.

Here is a blow-by-blow comparison of DIRECTV vs. DISH Network ...

Satellite TV Equipment

* Direct TV offers free satellite TV equipment (the dish and receivers), and free installation in up to four rooms of your home. If you want a DVR receiver you will be charged an additional $49.99. The charge for HDTV receivers is $299.99.

* DISH Network gives you free satellite TV equipment and free installation in up to four rooms of your home. You can get a DVR receiver or an HDTV receiver at no charge.

Satellite TV Programming

* DIRECTV offers 255 program channels, including movie channels, music channels, pay-per-view movies and events, sports packages, and international programming. Programming packages start at $41.99 per month for 115 channels.

* DISH Network offers 256 program channels, including movie channels, music channels, pay-per-view movies and events, sports packages, and international programming. Programming packages start at $31.99 per month for 60 channels.

Customer Service

* DIRECTV has excellent


customer service with 24/7 online support, and 24/7 toll-free telephone support.

* DISH Network also has excellent customer service with 24/7 online support, and 24/7 toll-free telephone support.

Customer Satisfaction

* DIRECTV is ranked #2 in customer satisfaction among all the cable and satellite TV providers.

* DISH Network is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among all the cable and satellite TV providers.

The Bottom Line

Both DIRECTV and DISH Network offer top-of-the-line satellite TV equipment and all-digital programming for the best picture and sound available.

DISH Network's basic programming package is cheaper than DIRECTV's, but DIRECTV's Total Choice has a more channels.

DISH Network has more movie packages and foreign programming, while DIRECTV offers more sports packages.



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