If you want the best satellite TV service, you want a company that offers the best variety of programs, the best equipment, the best customer service, and the best deals.
Here’s an overview of Dish Network TV and DIRECTV to help you decide which satellite TV provider is right for you:
most tv channels
Dish Network offers 400 satellite television channels with 200 television channels broadcasting in HD (high definition). Additionally they have 112 music stations and satellite radio stations, they also offer 60 pay-per-view movies per month.
They have 28 TV channels of foreign programs. These TV channels include Spanish, Asian, Russian, Japanese and Chinese channels.
DIRECTV offers 285 television channels as well as 160 channels that are broadcast in HD. In addition, they offer 80 music channels and have 55 pay-per-view movies and special attractions per month.
They have 9 international channels including Brazilian, Cantonese, Korean, Filipino, Spanish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese channels.
Streaming Movies and TV Shows
Both satellite TV service providers have over 5,000 streaming movies and TV shows that you can watch instantly on your TV, iPod, tablet, or any other Internet-enabled device.
Most sports packages
With Dish Network you can purchase any of their 13 sports packages, including NFL Red Zone, MLB Network, NBA TV, NBA League Pass, plus the outdoor channel.
With DIRECTV you can purchase any of its 17 sports packages. These packages include MLB Exra Innings, NBA League Pass, Grand Slam Golf, along with the popular NFL Sunday Ticket.
best system
With Dish Network you’ll get all the equipment you need to watch satellite TV (a satellite dish and receivers) at no cost. Your equipment will be installed by an authorized installation technician, free of charge, in up to 6 rooms of your home. He or she will even demonstrate how to operate your system.
They offer you the option of getting a free HD receiver for HD shows, a free DVR receiver so you can record up to 200 hours of your shows, or a free HD/DVR combo receiver. All its equipment is state-of-the-art.
With DIRECTV, you also get a free satellite dish plus receivers. An authorized installation technician will complete component installation in up to 4 rooms of your home, as well as demonstrate how to operate your equipment.
They also offer to get a free DVR receiver, HD receiver, or even an HD/DVR receiver, but to get one you’ll have to buy a more expensive package than the basic package. DIRECTV’s equipment is also state-of-the-art.
top customer service
When it comes to the best customer service, Dish Network is ranked #1 of all cable and satellite TV providers by the ACS Index. DIRECTV is ranked number 2.
Best offer
Dish Network’s cheapest package is $29.99 per month. This particular package has over 120 TV channels, free HBO and Showtime for 3 months, 35 music channels, and includes your local stations.
DIRECTV’s lowest cost package is $29.99 per month. This particular package offers over 150 TV channels, 55 music stations and includes your local stations.
And the winner is….
Dish Network is the obvious winner when it comes to the most programming, the most music stations, the most pay-per-view movies, the best deal on HD receivers and DVRs, and the best customer service.
However, if you want the cheapest satellite TV package with the most TV channels, plus access to the most sports packages, then DIRECTV is your best option.