Satellite TV Offers - Who's Got The Best?

Satellite TV Offers - Who's Got The Best?

The basic services DirecTV and Dish Network satellite TV are pretty similar - plus or minus a few Dollars and some channels. So the question is the provider offers the best deal for you?

Programming Best Deal

DirecTV is the least expensive program package $ 29.99 per month for 150 channels of Dish Network satellite programming, while charging $ 24.99 for 120 channels.

These channels are the local channels, movie channels,sports channels, pay-per-view movies and events, religious channels, news and weather channels, international channels, special interest channels, and game channels.

Most Satellite TV Channels

DirecTV has more than 250 TV channels, 77 commercial-free music channels, and offers 60 pay-per-view movies per month.

Dish Network has more than 350 TV channels, 112 commercial-free music channels, and offers 75 pay-per-view movies per month.

Most HD Channels

DirecTV has 160 HD (high definition) satellite channels, while Dish Network has 200 HD Channels.

Best EquipMent Deal

Both satellite providers will give you a free satellite system consisting of a satellite dish, satellite signal receivers, and the remote controls to operate the receivers.

DirecTV will give you a free standard receiver, but if you want a DVR receiver to record your favorite shows, or an HD receiver so you can Watch your programs in high definition, you must purchase a package of more expensive programs.

Dish Network offers a free standard receiver, a receiver or a free DVR free HD receiver at no additional cost.

Cheaper installation

DirecTV will give you free installation of the satellite system to a maximum of 4 rooms of your home. Dish Network offers free installation of up to six rooms. Installation for both suppliers between 1 and 5working days.

Best Picture Quality

Both satellite TV providers broadcast all their programming in digital and HD quality, so there's no discernable difference in picture quality between the two providers.

Best Customer Support

Both providers offer 24/7 email and phone support in case you have a problem with your system.

Highest Customer Satisfaction

DirecTV is currently ranked number 2 in customer satisfaction among all the cable and satellite TV companies, while Dish Network is ranked number 1.

The Bottom Line

If you're looking for the most TV channels, the most HD channels, the most music channels, the most pay-per-view movies, and the most international channels at the cheapest price, the best satellite TV offer is Dish Network's.

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