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DIRECTV vs. DISH

Here's a side-by-side comparison chart and a brief review of DIRECTV vs. Dish Network.

The free satellite TV systems offered by DIRECTV and DISH Network are almost identical in quality and performance. Both are state-of-the-art and give you all-digital picture and sound.




So when you compare DIRECTV to DISH Network you'll discover the main differences between the two are the programming and subscription fees.

DIRECTV Review

DIRECTV offers 265 channels of programming, including movie channels, music channels, pay-per-view movies and events, sports packages, news and weather channels, and international programming.

DIRECTV has 160 HD channels, and the most sports program packages, including the popular NFL Sunday Ticket.

Click here, or call 1-866-529-6828, for more DIRECTV information, their latest special offers, or to order DIRECTV service from our top-rated dealer USDirect.

DISH Review

DISH Network offers 320 channels of programming, including movie channels, music channels, pay-per-view movies and events, sports packages, news and weather channels, and international programming. It has 200 HD channels.

DISH Network has the biggest variety of programs, the most HD channels, the most music channels, and the most pay-per-view movies.

Click here, or call 1-888-228-0942, for more DISH Network information, their latest special offers, or to order DISH Network service from our top-rated dealer USDish.
 
DIRECTV vs. DISH Comparison Chart 


Bottom Line

If you're looking for the most sports packages - including the popular NFL Sunday Ticket - then DIRECTV is the way to go.

Click here, or call 1-866-529-6828, for more DIRECTV information, their latest special offers, or to order DIRECTV service from our top-rated dealer USDirect.


If you want the biggest variety of movies and shows, the most foreign programs, the most music channels, and the most pay-per-view movies, then DISH Network is what you're looking for.

Click here, or call 1-888-228-0942, for more DISH Network information, their latest special offers, or to order DISH Network service from our top-rated dealer USDish.
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DIRECTV
DISH Network
Satellite TV Equipment

Free dish and
free four-room receiver system
Free dish and
free six-room receiver system
Installation
Free
Free
Lowest-Priced Program Package
$29.99 mo. for 150+ channels plus free Showtime for 3 months
$24.99 mo. for 190+ channels plus  free HBO, Cinemax, Showtime and Starz for 3 months, *free DVR and free HD receivers
Most Popular Program Package
$34.99 mo. for 210+ channels, 63 XM satellite radio channels, plus free Showtime and Starz for 3 months
$34.99 mo. for 235+ channels, 77 Sonic Tap satellite radio channels, plus free HBO and Showtime for 3 months
Local Channels
Included with service
Included with service
Music Channels
84 Sonic Tap satellite radio channels
52 music channels and 60 Sirius satellite radio channels
Pay-Per-View
60 movies per month, plus sports and special events
75 movies per month, plus sports and special events
Sports Packages
9
7
International Programming

Arabic, Brazilian, Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino,  Greek, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, South Asian, Spanish, Ukranian, Vietnamese

African, Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Israeli, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, South Asian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese
Adult Programming
Yes
Yes
DVR (Digital Video Recorder) Receiver
Free DVR receiver,
$8 per month for
service
Free DVR receiver,
$6 per month for service
HD
(High Definition) Programming
Free HD for life
160 channels
Free HD receiver
Free HD for life
200 channels
Free HD receiver
Service Commitment
24 months
24 months
Online and Toll-Free
Customer Service
Yes, 24/7
365 days a year
Yes, 24/7
365 days a year
Customer Satisfaction Ranking
Top ranked
Top ranked
Toll-Free Ordering
Yes, 24/7
365 days a year
Yes, 24/7
365 days a year
Equipment
Leased
Leased
Special Offers and Bonus Gifts
Credit-Card-Safe Ordering
Yes
Yes
Installation Time
1 to 5 days
1 to 5 days