On the surface the two major satellite TV service providers - Dish Network and Directv - seem to be pretty similar. Yet look just a little closer and I believe you will see there are a number of difference. Here is a review of both companies that explains what those difference are.
Programming
Dish Network includes a total of 320 channels, while DirecTV has a total of 265. Dish Network has got 320 program channels, DirecTV has 265 television channels. The satellite channels from both providers offer a wide variety of categories including motion pictures, news, sporting events, variety shows, network programming, weather, reality programs, special interest programs plus foreign programming.
DIRECTV fees start at $29.99 a month for 150 channels, which includes local channels - ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, along with the CW channel. Program fees for Dish Network start at $24.95 for 190 channels including your local channels such as NBC, CBS, FOX, plus ABC.
DIRECTV And DISH Network Movies Services
Both companies include 31 movie channels from HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and also Starz. Package prices begin at $13 a month for Showtime Cinemax, and Starz, and go up to $16 a month for HBO.
Streaming Video Service
Streaming videos are the latest technological advance in satellite TV programming. With streaming video service you can watch movies and TV shows on your TV, your computer, your cell phone, and your laptop. Dish Network offers access to more than 25,000 streaming videos, while DirecTV offers more than 10,000 streaming video.
DIRECTV and DISH Network Pay-Per-View Features
With pay-per-view you'll have a recently released motion picture sent to your receiver so can view a film without needing to stop at a video store to get it. DIRECTV offers 60 motion pictures each month, in addition to sports activities and special attractions, with fees beginning at $3.99 per movie. DISH Network provides 75 motion pictures every month, as well as sporting activities and special attractions, with fees starting at $3.99 for each movie.
Satellite Radio And Music Services
DIRECTV provides 56 XM satellite radio channels plus 9 Sonic Tap music channels, while DISH Network gives you 52 music channels as well as 60 SiriusXM satellite radio channels. The two provider's music channels are commercial free and they are transmitted in digital audio for CD quality sound.
Satellite Television Products
DIRECTV provides you with a complimentary 4-room satellite TV system, which includes installing the components, whenever you buy one of their program packages. DISH Network gives you a totally free 6-room satellite TV system along with free installation whenever you order one of their program packages. You will have the option of obtaining a free HD receiver from either company, allowing you to see your TV programs in high def, or a free DVR receiver so you can record your shows. You can even receive a HD/DVR receiver.
DIRECTV and DISH Network Support Services
Both DIRECTV and DIRECTV make available totally free customer service via phone, email, plus Internet chat assistance 24 hours a day 7 days a week, so you will get help when you need it.
In Conclusion
In terms of equipment, DIRECTV as well as DISH Network's dishes and receivers are similar in quality and design. Nonetheless, I have found DISH Network's remote as well as their program guide to be more simple to use as compared to DIRECTV's.
With regards to the programs provided by the two providers, Dish Network offers the most channels, the best variety, the most music stations, as well as the most pay-per-view movies and events. DIRECTV delivers the most sports programming including the popular NFL Sunday Ticket.
With DIRECTV you can get 160 high-def channels. With DISH Network you get 200 high-def channels.
If you want the best variety, the most high-def programming, along with the most pay-per-view movies and events at the cheapest price, then DISH Network will be the best choice. If you would like to get the most sports programs, including NFL Sunday Ticket, then I recommend choosing DIRECTV.
Programming
Dish Network includes a total of 320 channels, while DirecTV has a total of 265. Dish Network has got 320 program channels, DirecTV has 265 television channels. The satellite channels from both providers offer a wide variety of categories including motion pictures, news, sporting events, variety shows, network programming, weather, reality programs, special interest programs plus foreign programming.
DIRECTV fees start at $29.99 a month for 150 channels, which includes local channels - ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, along with the CW channel. Program fees for Dish Network start at $24.95 for 190 channels including your local channels such as NBC, CBS, FOX, plus ABC.
DIRECTV And DISH Network Movies Services
Both companies include 31 movie channels from HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and also Starz. Package prices begin at $13 a month for Showtime Cinemax, and Starz, and go up to $16 a month for HBO.
Streaming Video Service
Streaming videos are the latest technological advance in satellite TV programming. With streaming video service you can watch movies and TV shows on your TV, your computer, your cell phone, and your laptop. Dish Network offers access to more than 25,000 streaming videos, while DirecTV offers more than 10,000 streaming video.
DIRECTV and DISH Network Pay-Per-View Features
With pay-per-view you'll have a recently released motion picture sent to your receiver so can view a film without needing to stop at a video store to get it. DIRECTV offers 60 motion pictures each month, in addition to sports activities and special attractions, with fees beginning at $3.99 per movie. DISH Network provides 75 motion pictures every month, as well as sporting activities and special attractions, with fees starting at $3.99 for each movie.
Satellite Radio And Music Services
DIRECTV provides 56 XM satellite radio channels plus 9 Sonic Tap music channels, while DISH Network gives you 52 music channels as well as 60 SiriusXM satellite radio channels. The two provider's music channels are commercial free and they are transmitted in digital audio for CD quality sound.
Satellite Television Products
DIRECTV provides you with a complimentary 4-room satellite TV system, which includes installing the components, whenever you buy one of their program packages. DISH Network gives you a totally free 6-room satellite TV system along with free installation whenever you order one of their program packages. You will have the option of obtaining a free HD receiver from either company, allowing you to see your TV programs in high def, or a free DVR receiver so you can record your shows. You can even receive a HD/DVR receiver.
DIRECTV and DISH Network Support Services
Both DIRECTV and DIRECTV make available totally free customer service via phone, email, plus Internet chat assistance 24 hours a day 7 days a week, so you will get help when you need it.
In Conclusion
In terms of equipment, DIRECTV as well as DISH Network's dishes and receivers are similar in quality and design. Nonetheless, I have found DISH Network's remote as well as their program guide to be more simple to use as compared to DIRECTV's.
With regards to the programs provided by the two providers, Dish Network offers the most channels, the best variety, the most music stations, as well as the most pay-per-view movies and events. DIRECTV delivers the most sports programming including the popular NFL Sunday Ticket.
With DIRECTV you can get 160 high-def channels. With DISH Network you get 200 high-def channels.
If you want the best variety, the most high-def programming, along with the most pay-per-view movies and events at the cheapest price, then DISH Network will be the best choice. If you would like to get the most sports programs, including NFL Sunday Ticket, then I recommend choosing DIRECTV.
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