Differences Between Dish Network and Direct TV Packages

When it comes to picking out a satellite television company, information overload can hinder the decision making process.  So many prices, packages, and promises are thrown out to the consumer by the big players in satellite service - Dish Network and Direct TV.
 
So how can you make the right choice?  What differences are there in the Dish Network and Direct TV packages available in today's market?
 
Lets start by considering Direct TV packages. In general, the packages found here are more all inclusive than those offered by Dish Network.  Local channels are included in all of the bundles offered.  There is also a heavy emphasis on advanced services.  These services are digital video recorders (DVR) and high definition (HD).  Several packages include these services in the overall price. 
 
You will also find a heavy emphasis on sports programming.  While many of these premium sports packages cost extra, some of them like the NFL Sunday Ticket are Direct TV exclusives, so you won't find them at all with Dish TV.
 
Now Dish Network packages are designed to keep costs down.  While you can usually find a package for less than Direct TV or your cable provider, that doesn't mean the quality will be lacking.  In fact, the HD content on Dish Network is as good as any other pay TV company.  That being said, with these packages you can add and remove features easily, such as local programming or DVR service.  That allows the budget minded subscriber to control his satellite TV bill as much as possible. 
 
There is also the option to go with one of the Turbo HD packages offerd by Dish.  These affordable packages only have HD content, so the number of channels is much lower than a standard package.  At this time, no other satellite or cable TV provider offers this type of channel lineup.

Overall, both companies offer plenty of high quality programming at a cost that often beats your local cable company.

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