There
are a lot of satellite TV deals out there, but how do you know which
company has the best one, and which of their dealers is the most
reputable and will give you the best service? This article answers
those questions.
Getting the best deal on satellite TV service can be confusing.
There are only two satellite TV providers in the USA -- DISH Network
and DIRECTV -- but each one has numerous independent dealers who offer
a variety of different deals on satellite TV systems and service.
So how do you know which satellite TV provider has the best satellite
TV deal? And how do you tell which of their dealers can offer you a
great deal plus great service?
I’ve spent the last three weeks researching the Internet to find out
which satellite TV provider has the best service, and which dealers are
the most reputable and offer the best deals.
Here’s what I found …
DISH Network Deal
Program packages: DISH Network offers four program packages.
Prices start at $31.99 per month for their America’s Top 60 package
which has 60 channels, and go up to $86.99 for their "Everything" Pak
which has 230 channels.
Equipment: Basic equipment -- the dish, receivers, and
installation -- is free. Options such as HDTV (high definition TV) and
DVR (digital video recording) receivers may be free or cost extra,
depending on the dealer.
Broadcast quality: DISH Network broadcasts all its programming
in digital format and offers the most HDTV channels of the two
satellite TV providers.
Customer Satisfaction: DISH Network is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates.
Best Deal: The best DISH Network deal I found online is offered
by AllSat. They've been one of DISH Network's top dealers since 1996,
and offer outstanding customer service.
When you order one of DISH Network's programming packages through
AllSat, you get a free satellite TV dish, up to four free receivers,
and free installation.
In addition, you can get free DVR (digital video recording) receivers
so you can record your favorite programs, and up to two free HDTV
receivers so you can watch your programs in high definition.
Note: For more details and ordering information on this satellite TV
deal, plus the latest special offers and free bonuses, click on the
links at the bottom of this article.
DIRECTV Deal
Program packages: DIRECTV offers three program packages. Prices
start at $41.99 per month for their Total Choice package which has 135
channels, including 31 music channels, and go up to $86.99 for their
Total Choice Premier Package which has 185 channels.
Equipment: Basic equipment -- the dish, receivers, and
installation -- is free. Options such as HDTV and DVR receivers may be
free or cost extra, depending on the dealer.
Broadcast quality: DIRECTV broadcasts all its programming in digital format and offers a number of channels in HDTV.
Customer Satisfaction: DIRECTV is ranked #2 in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates.
Best Deal: The best DIRECTV deal I found online is offered by
iSatellite. They are one of the highest-rated DIRECTV satellite TV
dealers in the USA.
iSatellite is currently offering a free satellite TV dish, up to four
free receivers, and free installation when you order one of DIRECTV's
programming packages through them.
You can also get free DVR receivers (after a $99 rebate). HDTV receivers are $199 per receiver.
