DIRECTV vs. DISH Network
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The Who's Who of Satellite TV
DIRECTV prices starting at $29.99/month
DISH Network prices starting at $24.99/month
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- Everything you need to know—and maybe didn't know—about two leading statellite television companies
- Compay history, packages, installation and equipment, pricing and more
The Who's Who of Satellite TV
A head-to-head comparison—ConnectMyTelevision introduces DIRECTV and DISH Network. Now shake hands and return to your corners.
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History and Overview
DIRECTV
DIRECTV began in 1994, aiming to provide a high-power, all-digital TV service using an 18" satellite dish. More than a decade later, DIRECTV still offers premier sports, movie and local channels available in pure digital-quality picture, with competitive pricing and innovative products.
DIRECTV began in 1994, aiming to provide a high-power, all-digital TV service using an 18" satellite dish. More than a decade later, DIRECTV still offers premier sports, movie and local channels available in pure digital-quality picture, with competitive pricing and innovative products.
- DIRECTV delivers high-quality programming to 15 million customers every day
- DIRECTVPlus® HD DVR, premier sports subscriptions like NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ and advanced HD programming
DISH Network
Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, EchoStar Communications Corporation is a public company with approximately 21,000 employees. DISH Network was the first satellite TV company to offer local channels to local markets in all 50 states. Service is offered nationwide, with hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming.
Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, EchoStar Communications Corporation is a public company with approximately 21,000 employees. DISH Network was the first satellite TV company to offer local channels to local markets in all 50 states. Service is offered nationwide, with hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming.
- The latest in receivers and DVR technology deliver the most HD content in the industry
- Hundreds of your favorite sports, premium movie and lifestyle channels, plus SIRIUS satellite music
Equipment
DIRECTV
- Standard receivers attached to each TV
- Small satellite antenna with a clear view of the southern sky, unblocked by trees or buildings
DISH Network
- Standard receiver features either one tuner, or available upgrade to two tuners for viewing on two separate televisions
- Satellite dish that can be placed somewhere that has a clear view of the southern sky
HDTV Service
DIRECTV HDTV features more than 70 channels in high-defintion, with 100 to be added by the end of 2007. Channels include CNN HD, A&E HD, The History Channel HD, premiums like HBO HD, Showtime HD, Starz HD — and more.
- Original programming and sports in high–definition on channels such as HBO HD, Starz HD and SHOWTIME HD
- DIRECTV HD receiver that allows you to search up to seven days in advance for shows
- More than 230 NFL games in digital-quality picture
DISH Network HDTV includes America's largest HD lineups in the industry, with sports, movies, news, lifestyle and family entertainment.
- More than 38 HD channels—with everything from local networks and premium movie channels to National Geographic HD
- Several different options for HD receivers with dramtic picrture and sound quality, supporting both single and multiple TV's
DVR
Record, rewind and pause live TV with hours of storage capacity. Never miss your favorite TV shows again with DISH Network and DIRECTV DVR service.
DIRECTV
- DIRECTV Plus® DVR—record up to 100 hours of live TV
- Pause, rewind and use slow motion to create your own instant replays
- Search for your favorite shows by title up to 14 days in advance
- Available upgrade to DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR that allows you to pause and rewind live TV for up to 90 minutes, and has an additional 66 percent of high-definition storage
DISH Network
- Record and save your favorite shows, sporting events and movies
- HD DVR receiver can an store up to 350 hours of standard-definition programming, and up to 55 hours of high-definition
- Skip commercials on recorded shows
- Upgrade to a standard recevier for two televisions, and record two shows simultaneously while watching a third
Programming
DIRECTV
Premier sports, movie and local channels available in pure digital-quality picture delivered on every channel.
Premier sports, movie and local channels available in pure digital-quality picture delivered on every channel.
- More than 250 channels in several package tiers including movies, sports, family and music programming
- Up to 68 XM satellite radio channels
- Extensive coverage for all of your sports teams with more than 30 regional and specialty sports networks, and the largest selection of sports subscriptions like NFL Sunday Ticket™
DISH Network
DISH Network offers you everything from commercial-free premium movie channels to the largest HD lineup in the industry, as well as innovative DVR and HD equipment.
DISH Network offers you everything from commercial-free premium movie channels to the largest HD lineup in the industry, as well as innovative DVR and HD equipment.
- Up to 38 HD channels
- Local channels avaiable in 96 percent of television households
- HD and DVR receivers that can support two TV's at once
Sports Packages
DIRECTV
The most comprehensive sports lineup in all of television resides at DIRECTV.
- 14 games every Sunday with more than 200 games per season with NFL Sunday Ticket™
- MLB Extra Innings gives you up to 60 extra games per week and live stats and scores
- More than 30 regional and specialty sports networks feed you everything from international soccer to extreme sporting and outdoor events
DISH Network
Get all the action, all season long with DISH Network sports programming.
- 12 out-of-market games each week with ESPN GamePlan
- Multi-Sport Pack brings you the top college and high school sports from all over the country at one low monthly fee
- Full slate of ESPN progamming available in several packages, providing insider information and news
Pricing
DIRECTV prices starting at $29.99/month
DISH Network prices starting at $24.99/month