At first glance the two major satellite television service providers - Dish Network and Directv - appear to be quite similar. Yet start looking a little closer and I believe you will find there are a lot of difference. Here is what they are..
Program Services
DIRECTV provides 265 satellite TV channels, while DISH Network provides 320 channels. Dish Network provides 320 channels, DirecTV has 265 television channels. The satellite TV channels with both service providers offer a wide variety of categories including movies, TV news, sporting events, variety shows, network programming, weather, reality shows, special interest programs and foreign channels.
DIRECTV rates begin at $29.99 a month for 150 channels, including local channels - ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, along with the CW channel. Program rates for Dish Network begin at $24.95 for 190 channels including your local channels such as NBC, CBS, FOX, plus ABC.
Motion Picture Channels
Both companies offer 31 movie channels from HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and also Starz. Movie channel prices begin at $13 per month for Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz, and $16 for HBO.
Streaming Video Service
Streaming videos are the latest technological advance in satellite TV programming. Streaming video service gives you access to online movies, TV shows, and games that you can watch on your television, cell phone, computer, or tablet pc. DirecTV has 10,000 steaming videos and Dish Network has 25,000 streaming videos.
DIRECTV and DISH Network Pay-Per-View Services
With pay-per-view you'll have a newly released motion picture sent to your receiver so can view a movie without the need to visit a video store to have it. DIRECTV features 60 motion pictures monthly, in addition to sporting events plus special attractions, with prices starting at $3.99 per movie. For under $3.99 you are able to rent a movie from DISH Network, which features 75 motion pictures a month.
DIRECTV And DISH Network Music Services
With DIRECTV you can get 9 Sonic Tap music channels in addition to 56 XM satellite radio channels. With DISH Network you will get 64 SiriusXM satellite radio stations together with 52 music channels. All the radio and music programs from both providers are broadcast in digital audio giving you a clear, vibrant sound, and broadcasts are actually commercial free.
DIRECTV and DISH Network Equipment Products
DIRECTV provides a free satellite system in as many as 4 rooms of your house plus free installation of that system after you buy their service, while DISH Network offers a totally free satellite television system installed in as many as 6 rooms of your home after you get their service. The two providers give you the choice of upgrading your receivers to an HD receiver for high-def reception, a DVR receiver to be able to record your TV programs, or a HD/DVR receiver for the best of both worlds.
DIRECTV and DISH Network Customer Care
Both DIRECTV and DIRECTV offer you totally free customer service via telephone, email, plus online chat support round the clock 7 days a week, so you can get help when you need it.
Summary
You will find little difference in quality between DIRECTV's satellite TV equipnent and DISH Network's satellite equipment, however ,, personally, I've found that DISH Network's program guide is simpler to use, and their remote is a bit more convenient to use.
With regards to programming, DIRECTV delivers the most sports channels, which includes the well-known NFL Sunday Ticket, while DISH Network has the most movies, music, international programming, as well as pay-per-view movies.
With DIRECTV you receive 160 high-def channels. With DISH Network you receive 200 high-def channels.
If you're looking for the best variety as well as the very best price for satellite TV service, then the best choice will be DISH Network. If sporting events is your thing, you will probably want to buy DIRECTV.
Program Services
DIRECTV provides 265 satellite TV channels, while DISH Network provides 320 channels. Dish Network provides 320 channels, DirecTV has 265 television channels. The satellite TV channels with both service providers offer a wide variety of categories including movies, TV news, sporting events, variety shows, network programming, weather, reality shows, special interest programs and foreign channels.
DIRECTV rates begin at $29.99 a month for 150 channels, including local channels - ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, along with the CW channel. Program rates for Dish Network begin at $24.95 for 190 channels including your local channels such as NBC, CBS, FOX, plus ABC.
Motion Picture Channels
Both companies offer 31 movie channels from HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and also Starz. Movie channel prices begin at $13 per month for Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz, and $16 for HBO.
Streaming Video Service
Streaming videos are the latest technological advance in satellite TV programming. Streaming video service gives you access to online movies, TV shows, and games that you can watch on your television, cell phone, computer, or tablet pc. DirecTV has 10,000 steaming videos and Dish Network has 25,000 streaming videos.
DIRECTV and DISH Network Pay-Per-View Services
With pay-per-view you'll have a newly released motion picture sent to your receiver so can view a movie without the need to visit a video store to have it. DIRECTV features 60 motion pictures monthly, in addition to sporting events plus special attractions, with prices starting at $3.99 per movie. For under $3.99 you are able to rent a movie from DISH Network, which features 75 motion pictures a month.
DIRECTV And DISH Network Music Services
With DIRECTV you can get 9 Sonic Tap music channels in addition to 56 XM satellite radio channels. With DISH Network you will get 64 SiriusXM satellite radio stations together with 52 music channels. All the radio and music programs from both providers are broadcast in digital audio giving you a clear, vibrant sound, and broadcasts are actually commercial free.
DIRECTV and DISH Network Equipment Products
DIRECTV provides a free satellite system in as many as 4 rooms of your house plus free installation of that system after you buy their service, while DISH Network offers a totally free satellite television system installed in as many as 6 rooms of your home after you get their service. The two providers give you the choice of upgrading your receivers to an HD receiver for high-def reception, a DVR receiver to be able to record your TV programs, or a HD/DVR receiver for the best of both worlds.
DIRECTV and DISH Network Customer Care
Both DIRECTV and DIRECTV offer you totally free customer service via telephone, email, plus online chat support round the clock 7 days a week, so you can get help when you need it.
Summary
You will find little difference in quality between DIRECTV's satellite TV equipnent and DISH Network's satellite equipment, however ,, personally, I've found that DISH Network's program guide is simpler to use, and their remote is a bit more convenient to use.
With regards to programming, DIRECTV delivers the most sports channels, which includes the well-known NFL Sunday Ticket, while DISH Network has the most movies, music, international programming, as well as pay-per-view movies.
With DIRECTV you receive 160 high-def channels. With DISH Network you receive 200 high-def channels.
If you're looking for the best variety as well as the very best price for satellite TV service, then the best choice will be DISH Network. If sporting events is your thing, you will probably want to buy DIRECTV.
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