Comparison of Dish Network and DirecTV
How They Stack Up

The two competing brands of satellite TV are Dish Network and DirecTV. In a comparison their offers and prices can vary making it difficult to determine where is the best value for your money.

In our recent comparison we looked at the offers of both DirecTV and Dish Network * (11/25/03). This will give you a feel as to what is the bottomline.

Dish Network Comparison

The latest Dish Network offer is 60 channels for $29.99. Below are all the freebies.

AllSat.com has the current special promotion. You get 165 channels for $29.99 for the first 10 months. A savings of $100 ($39.99 after the promotional period). You also get three FREE months of Starz Moviepack.

Plus

• Delivery of satellite equipment
• No equipment to buy
• FREE Installation
• Connect up to 4 TVs
• 100% digital programming

DirecTV Comparison

In comparison to DirecTV the most recent offer is the following:

Their entry-level DIRECTV programming package starts at just $39.99/month for the first 6 months. You get up to 125 channels, including local channels. And like Dish Network you get free installation, receivers and dish. Buy any DIRECTV System and they offer you a free gift of your choice..

One comparison difference between DirecTV and Dish Network is that DirecTV offer TIVO. TIVO lets you watch what you want when you want. You can zap commercials.

DirecTV is known for it customer service and has received #1 rating from J.D. Powers and associate.

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* Dish Network is owned by EchoStar Communications Corporation and has been a leader in the satellite TV industry for over 20 years and is the parent company of DISH Network, the fastest growing pay television provider in the nation.

Headquartered in Littleton, Colorado. EchoStar Communications Corporation is a public company with approximately 15,000 employees. The Company and its subsidiaries deliver Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) television products and services to customers worldwide.