By Brian Stevens
On the surface both major satellite television providers - Dish Network and Directv - seem to be quite similar. Yet start looking a little closer and I believe you will see there are a number of difference. Here's what they are..
Programming
Dish Network has a total of 320 channels, while DirecTV provides a total of 265. Dish Network has got 320 program channels, DirecTV has 265 television channels. The satellite television channels from both companies offer a wide variety of categories which includes movies, TV news, sports, variety shows, network broadcasts, weather, reality programs, special interest programs as well as international programming.
DIRECTV fees start at $29.99 per month for 150 channels, which includes local television channels - ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, together with the CW channel. Program fees for Dish Network begin at $24.95 for 190 channels which includes your local television channels such as NBC, CBS, FOX, and ABC.
DIRECTV And DISH Network Movies Services
Both companies offer 31 movie channels from HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, plus Starz. Movie channel prices begin at $13 a month for Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz, and $16 for HBO.
Streaming Video Service
Streaming videos are the latest technological advance in satellite TV programming. Streaming video service gives you access to online movies, TV shows, and games that you can watch on your television, cell phone, computer, or tablet pc. DirecTV has 10,000 steaming videos and Dish Network has 25,000 streaming videos.
Pay-Per-View Features
Programming
Dish Network has a total of 320 channels, while DirecTV provides a total of 265. Dish Network has got 320 program channels, DirecTV has 265 television channels. The satellite television channels from both companies offer a wide variety of categories which includes movies, TV news, sports, variety shows, network broadcasts, weather, reality programs, special interest programs as well as international programming.
DIRECTV fees start at $29.99 per month for 150 channels, which includes local television channels - ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, together with the CW channel. Program fees for Dish Network begin at $24.95 for 190 channels which includes your local television channels such as NBC, CBS, FOX, and ABC.
DIRECTV And DISH Network Movies Services
Both companies offer 31 movie channels from HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, plus Starz. Movie channel prices begin at $13 a month for Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz, and $16 for HBO.
Streaming Video Service
Streaming videos are the latest technological advance in satellite TV programming. Streaming video service gives you access to online movies, TV shows, and games that you can watch on your television, cell phone, computer, or tablet pc. DirecTV has 10,000 steaming videos and Dish Network has 25,000 streaming videos.
Pay-Per-View Features
Pay-per-view service lets you watch the most recent motion pictures while in the comfort of your home without needing to go to a video store in order to rent them. For less than $3.99 you'll be able to rent a brand new video from DIRECTV, which provides 60 movies a month. DISH Network offers 75 motion pictures monthly, plus sporting events and special attractions, with prices beginning at $3.99 per movie.
Satellite Radio stations And Music Services
With DIRECTV you will get 9 Sonic Tap music channels together with 56 XM satellite radio channels. With DISH Network you can get 64 SiriusXM satellite radio stations along with 52 music channels. Each provider's music channels are commercial free and they are broadcast in digital audio for CD quality sound.
DIRECTV and DISH Network Equipment Features
DIRECTV gives you a complimentary 4-room satellite television system, which includes installation, whenever you purchase one of their program packages. DISH Network gives you a totally free 6-room satellite system and free installation after you get one of their program packages. You will have a choice of getting a free hi-def receiver from either company, so you can watch your television shows in high def, or a free DVR receiver so you're able to record your shows. You can also receive a HD/DVR receiver.
DIRECTV and DISH Network Support Services
Both DIRECTV and DIRECTV offer you totally free support services by telephone, email, plus online chat support 24 hours a day 7 days a week, so you can receive support when you need it.
Bottom Line
With regards to equipment, DIRECTV and DISH Network's dishes and receivers are similar in design and quality. Nevertheless, I have found DISH Network's remote control and their program guide to be more user friendly as compared to DIRECTV's.
With regards to programming, DIRECTV delivers the most sport shows, which includes the popular NFL Sunday Ticket, while DISH Network offers the most movies, music, foreign programs, as well as pay-per-view movies.
DIRECTV has got 160 hi-def channels, while DISH Network offers 200 HD channels.
If you want the best variety, the most high-def programming, along with the most pay-per-view movies and events at the cheapest price, then DISH Network will be the smartest choice. If you want to receive the most sports programming, including NFL Sunday Ticket, I recommend going with DIRECTV.
Satellite Radio stations And Music Services
With DIRECTV you will get 9 Sonic Tap music channels together with 56 XM satellite radio channels. With DISH Network you can get 64 SiriusXM satellite radio stations along with 52 music channels. Each provider's music channels are commercial free and they are broadcast in digital audio for CD quality sound.
DIRECTV and DISH Network Equipment Features
DIRECTV gives you a complimentary 4-room satellite television system, which includes installation, whenever you purchase one of their program packages. DISH Network gives you a totally free 6-room satellite system and free installation after you get one of their program packages. You will have a choice of getting a free hi-def receiver from either company, so you can watch your television shows in high def, or a free DVR receiver so you're able to record your shows. You can also receive a HD/DVR receiver.
DIRECTV and DISH Network Support Services
Both DIRECTV and DIRECTV offer you totally free support services by telephone, email, plus online chat support 24 hours a day 7 days a week, so you can receive support when you need it.
Bottom Line
With regards to equipment, DIRECTV and DISH Network's dishes and receivers are similar in design and quality. Nevertheless, I have found DISH Network's remote control and their program guide to be more user friendly as compared to DIRECTV's.
With regards to programming, DIRECTV delivers the most sport shows, which includes the popular NFL Sunday Ticket, while DISH Network offers the most movies, music, foreign programs, as well as pay-per-view movies.
DIRECTV has got 160 hi-def channels, while DISH Network offers 200 HD channels.
If you want the best variety, the most high-def programming, along with the most pay-per-view movies and events at the cheapest price, then DISH Network will be the smartest choice. If you want to receive the most sports programming, including NFL Sunday Ticket, I recommend going with DIRECTV.
DIRECTV gives you a complimentary 4-room satellite television system, which includes installation, whenever you purchase one of their program packages. DISH Network gives you a totally free 6-room satellite system and free installation after you get one of their program packages. You will have a choice of getting a free hi-def receiver from either company, so you can watch your television shows in high def, or a free DVR receiver so you're able to record your shows. You can also receive a HD/DVR receiver.
DIRECTV and DISH Network Support Services
Both DIRECTV and DIRECTV offer you totally free support services by telephone, email, plus online chat support 24 hours a day 7 days a week, so you can receive support when you need it.
Bottom Line
With regards to equipment, DIRECTV and DISH Network's dishes and receivers are similar in design and quality. Nevertheless, I have found DISH Network's remote control and their program guide to be more user friendly as compared to DIRECTV's.
With regards to programming, DIRECTV delivers the most sport shows, which includes the popular NFL Sunday Ticket, while DISH Network offers the most movies, music, foreign programs, as well as pay-per-view movies.
DIRECTV has got 160 hi-def channels, while DISH Network offers 200 HD channels.
If you want the best variety, the most high-def programming, along with the most pay-per-view movies and events at the cheapest price, then DISH Network will be the smartest choice. If you want to receive the most sports programming, including NFL Sunday Ticket, I recommend going with DIRECTV.
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DIRECTV and DISH Network Support Services
Both DIRECTV and DIRECTV offer you totally free support services by telephone, email, plus online chat support 24 hours a day 7 days a week, so you can receive support when you need it.
Bottom Line
With regards to equipment, DIRECTV and DISH Network's dishes and receivers are similar in design and quality. Nevertheless, I have found DISH Network's remote control and their program guide to be more user friendly as compared to DIRECTV's.
With regards to programming, DIRECTV delivers the most sport shows, which includes the popular NFL Sunday Ticket, while DISH Network offers the most movies, music, foreign programs, as well as pay-per-view movies.
DIRECTV has got 160 hi-def channels, while DISH Network offers 200 HD channels.
If you want the best variety, the most high-def programming, along with the most pay-per-view movies and events at the cheapest price, then DISH Network will be the smartest choice. If you want to receive the most sports programming, including NFL Sunday Ticket, I recommend going with DIRECTV.
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