You may want satellite TV, but it's not always an easy decision between DirecTV and Dish Network.
For that reason, we've assembled and listed the major features most customers request and compared the benefits and drawbacks of each. Based on your needs and the options each company offers, there's a plan sure to fit your wishes and budget...
Standard Programming Rates (monthly)
- DirecTV Entertainment: $54.99
- DirecTV Choice: $63.99
- DirecTV Choice XTRA: $68.99
- DirecTV Choice ULTIMATE: $74.99
- DirecTV Premier: $119.99
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Local channels are included; rates exclude
current DirecTV specials.
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Standard Programming Rates (monthly)
- DishFamily: $24.99
- America's Top 120: $44.99
- America's Top 200: $59.99
- America's Top 250: $69.99
- America's Everything Pak: $104.99
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Local channels are included; rates exclude current DISH specials.
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HDTV Add-on Rates (monthly)
- Add to Family pack: $9.99
- Add to Choice pack: $9.99
- Add to Choice XTRA pack: $9.99
- Add to Premier pack: $9.99
HD local channels are included; excludes
current specials.
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HDTV Add-on Rates (monthly)
- TURBOHD Bronze: $10.00
- TURBOHD Silver: $10.00
- TURBOHD Gold: $10.00
- TURBOHD Platinum: $10.00
HD local channels are $5/mo currently free; excludes current specials.
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DirecTV Standard DVR Features:
- Digital Recording
- Dual Recording (view one program while recording another)
- 1-Touch Recording
- Pause, Rewind & Fast Forward
- Records up to 100 hours
- Find programs by title, actor, theme, etc.
DirecTV HD DVR Features:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
- Records 200 hrs in non-HD
- Records 50 hrs in HD
The DVR subscription fee is $4.99/month.
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Dish Network Standard DVR Features:
- Digital Recording
- Dual Recording (view one program while recording another)
- 1-Touch Recording
- Pause, Rewind & Fast Forward
- Records up to 350 hours
- PIP (picture-in-picture)
- Find programs by title, actor, theme, etc.
Dish Network HD DVR Features:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
- Records 350 hrs in non-HD
- Records 55 hrs in HD
The DVR subscription fee is $5.98/month.
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Over 285 channels available in DirecTV Premier package. [ learn more]
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Over 280 channels available in America's Everything Pak package. [ learn more]
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Excellent coverage of US (included)
Note: Alaska/Hawaii residents may require a slightly larger dish
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Excellent coverage of US (included)
Note: Alaska/Hawaii residents may require a slightly larger dish
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Dish Network has made huge strides to close the sporting package gap over the last few years that should please all but the die-hard NFL fan. [ learn more]
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$4.99/month fee on a second & each additional TV
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$5.00/month fee on a third & each additional TV
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The base package ($29.99/month) is a bit higher than Dish Network, but DirecTV offers access to exclusive features such as NFL Sunday Ticket (& NFL Network) and the Season Pass by TiVo. Sports fans and TiVo enthusiasts can't miss with DirecTV. [ learn more]
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The base package ($19.99/month) is the lowest satellite TV price on the market today and the Dish Network standard DVR records up to 350 hours (compared to 100 with DirecTV). Those looking for superior savings while not sacrificing quality or content may opt for Dish Network. [ learn more]
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