Free Satellite TV Deals - What Are the Real Costs

With all the free satellite TV promotions it sounds like they are giving away everything for little or no money. The truth is what your payments will be in the long run. For example, the current DirecTV offer you get 3 FREE months of HBO, STARZ Super Pack, Cinemax and SHOWTIME Unlimited plus over 155 (with local channels) all digital channels for only $29.99/mo for the 1st 3 months. (Regular price $44.99/mo. with out premium channels.)

Plus you get 3 months of Free HD programming when you activate HD Programming!

The actual base package for DirecTV is $41.99 per month where you get 150 channels, and $44.99 per month with 5 additional local channel.

They promote free receivers, installation, satellite and delivery, but you actually get that with cable. The bottomline is with DirecTV you are getting more channels for less money, and you get better deal when you want systems in more than one room.

The same holds true with Dish Network. Their current packages start at $29.99 (America's Top 60), plus another $5 per month for local channels.

With their America's Top 180 package you get 180 channels, plus local channels for $44.99 per month.

The current promotion you receive $10.00 off America's Top 120, Top 180, or Everything Pak for 10 months, plus free Starz movie package for the first 3 months.

So don't get caught up on all the free hype. What you need to determine is the actual costs for the number of channels and premium packages once the special offer expires.

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DIRECTV Offers More Program Options

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