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Satellite TV Provider Comparison - DISH Network and DIRECTV Author: ryan@thesatellitetvguide.com
Satellite TV Providers There are two satellite TV providers that offer satellite TV service in the U.S. -- DISH Network and DIRECTV. DISH Network was launched by EchoStar Communications in 1996. It currently has 12 million subscribers, and is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among all cable and satellite TV providers by J.D. Power and Associates. DIRECTV was the first DBS (direct broadcast satellite) TV provider. Launched in 1994 by General Motors, it currently has 14.5 million subscribers, and is ranked #2 in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates. Satellite TV Provider Comparison Here's a feature-to-feature comparison of the two satellite TV providers: Programming DISH Network offers 375 channels of all-digital programming including movie channels, pay-per-view programs, and sports packages. They have the biggest variety of movies and shows, and offer 60 Sirius radio channels. DIRECTV offers 250 channels of all-digital programming including movie channels, pay-per-view, and sports packages. They have the most sports packages, and offer 67 XM radio channels. International Channels DISH Network offers Armenian, Asian, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Israeli, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, South Asian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Urdu program channels. DIRECTV offers Chinese, Filipino, Italian, South Asian, Spanish, Vietnamese program channels. Pay-Per-View Movies and Special Events Both DISH Network and DIRECTV pay-per-view movies are $3.99 each. Special event programming prices vary according to the event. Pricing DISH Network program packages start at $19.99 for 40 program channels including the Starz Movie Pak, and go up to $74.99 for 375 channels, including 60 Sirius radio channels, HBO, Showtime, and Starz. DIRECTV program packages start at $41.99 a month for 155 program channels including 50 XM radio channels, plus HBO, Showtime, and Starz, and go up to $96.99 for 250 channels. Note: For ordering information and current special offers on program packages, click on the links below. Activation Fee DISH Network's $49.99 activation fee is refunded with first bill, so it ends up being free. DIRECTV's $50.00 fee is refunded with first bill, so it too is free. Satellite TV System Both DISH Network and DIRECTV will give you a free satellite TV dish and 4 free receivers with universal remotes when you subscribe to their service. Installation is free. HD (high definition) Receivers DISH Network offers free HD receivers when you order their service. DIRECTV HD offers free receivers after a $99 mail-in rebate. DVR (digital video recording) receivers DISH Network will give you two free DVR receivers. Video-on-Demand service (the equivalent of TiVo), is free when you order their America's Everything Pak programming, or $4.98 a month with their other programming packages. DIRECTV DVR receivers are free (after a $99 rebate) when you order their service. TiVo service is free when you order their Total Choice Premier package, or $4.99 a month with their other program packages. Warranty DISH Network offers a lifetime warranty on their satellite TV systems. DIRECTV offers a one-year warranty on their satellite TV systems. Installation Times Installation times for both DISH Network and DIRECTV is usually one to five days from the time an order is placed. Customer Service DISH Network and DIRECTV have 24-hour, 7-days-a-week online and toll-free customer service. Bonus Gifts Both satellite TV providers offer special programming offers and free gifts to encourage you to purchase their service. For current offerings click on the links below. Click on the following links for more information on free satellite TV systems and service, plus the latest special offers and free bonuses from DISH Network satellite TV and DIRECTV satellite TV.
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Article Tags: Digital Satellite Tv, Satellite TV Provider, Satellite Tv Comparison Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/cable-and-satellite-tv-articles/satellite-tv-provider-comparison-dish-network-and-directv-21781.html About the Author:
Brian Stevens is the senior editor for The Satellite TV Guide and has written extensively on satellite TV provider comparisons.
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