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to know which satellite TV provider offers the best satellite TV
service at the best price? Then take a look at what I found out about
DISH Network and DIRECTV.
Since the demise of Pegasus and VOOM, there are just two satellite TV
service providers battling it out for the top spot -- DIRECTV and DISH
Network.
Both companies provide excellent service, all-digital broadcast
quality, and great customer service. The main difference between the
two companies is the programming they provide.
How Satellite TV Service Works
Satellite TV providers such as DIRECTV and DISH Network send a
broadcast signal carrying television programming to a satellite
orbiting above the earth. The Satellite then broadcasts the signal back
down to earth.
This signal is picked up by a satellite TV dish then transmitted to a receiver where it is amplified and sent to a TV screen.
Benefits of Satellite TV Service
* Satellite TV is broadcast in all-digital format, providing the highest quality picture and sound available.
* Satellite TV gives you access to hundreds of different programs,
pay-per-view movies, special events, and commercial-free music channels.
* Satellite TV utilizes DVR (digital video recording) receivers so
you can record your favorite programs and bypass commercials while
watching live TV.
* Satellite TV is much more reliable than cable or over-the-air
TV. Broadcast outages average only 1% as opposed to 3%-5% for cable.
Satellite TV Services
DIRECTV
DIRECTV was launched in 1994 and was the first DBS (direct broadcast
satellite) service in the world. It is currently the largest satellite
TV provider with 14.5 million subscribers. It is ranked #2 in customer
satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates.
DIRECTV offers more than 225 channels of programming, including movie
channels, music channels, pay-per-view movies and events, sports
packages, and international programming.
DIRECTV has the most sports program packages, including NFL Sunday Ticket.
When you order DIRECTV programming, the system -- satellite TV dish and
receivers -- is free for up to four rooms. Installation is also free.
Program packages start at $41.99 a month for 135 channels (which includes 31 music channels), plus HBO, Showtime, and Starz.
Note: To find out about DIRECTV's latest special offers and free bonuses, click on the links at the bottom of this article.
DISH Network
DISH Network was launched in 1996 and is the second-largest satellite
TV provider with more than 12 million subscribers. It is ranked #1 in
customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates.
DISH Network offers more than 255 channels of programming, including
movie channels, music channels, pay-per-view movies and events, sports
packages, and international programming.
Dish Network has the biggest variety of movies and shows and the most HD (high definition) programming.
When you order DISH Network programming, the system -- satellite TV
dish, receivers, and installation -- is free for up to four rooms.
Program packages start at $31.99 a month for 60 channels plus HBO, Showtime, and Cinemax.
Note: To find out about DISH Network's latest special offers and free bonuses, click on the links at the bottom of this article.
Bottom Line
If you're a sports fan and want the most sports packages -- including
the popular NFL Sunday Ticket which allows you to watch almost all the
NFL football games -- then DIRECTV is the way to go.
If you're a movie buff and want the biggest variety of movies and
shows, and the most HD (high definition) programming, then Dish Network
is what you're looking for.
