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DIRECTV vs. DISH Network
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 vs. DISH Network Comparison Chart
*$6 mo DVR service fee applies
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.
DISH Network Review
DISH Network offers 350 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 music channels, and the most pay-per-view movies.
Bottom Line
If you're looking for the most sports packages - including the popular NFL Sunday Ticket - then DIRECTV is the way to go.
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.
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DIRECTV
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DISH Network
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Satellite TV Equipment
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Free dish and
free four-room receiver system
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Free dish and
free four-room receiver system |
Installation
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Free
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Free
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Lowest-Priced Program Package
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$29.99 mo. for 150+ channels plus free Showtime for 3 months
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$29.99 mo. for 120+ channels plus free HBO, Cinemax, or Starz for 3 months, *free DVR and free HD receivers in up to 3 rooms
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Most Popular Program Package
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$34.99 mo. for 210+ channels, 63 XM satellite radio channels, plus free Showtime and Starz for 3 months
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$39.99 mo. for 220+ channels, 77 Sonic Tap satellite radio channels, plus free HBO and Showtime for 3 months
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Local Channels
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Included with service
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Included with service
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Music Channels
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84 Sonic Tap satellite radio channels
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52 music channels and 60 Sirius satellite radio channels
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Pay-Per-View
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60 movies per month, plus sports and special events
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75 movies per month, plus sports and special events
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Sports Packages
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9
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7
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International Programming
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Arabic, Brazilian, Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, Greek, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, South Asian, Spanish, Ukranian, Vietnamese
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African, Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Israeli, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, South Asian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese
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Adult Programming
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Yes
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Yes
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DVR (Digital Video Recorder) Receiver
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Free DVR receiver, $4.99 per month for service
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Free DVR receiver,
$4.98 per month for service
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HD
(High Definition) Programming
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Free HD for life
160 channels
Free HD receiver
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Free HD for life
200 channels
Free HD receiver
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Service Commitment
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One year
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One year
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Online and Toll-Free
Customer Service
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Yes, 24/7
365 days a year
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Yes, 24/7
365 days a year
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Customer Satisfaction Ranking
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Top ranked
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Top ranked
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Toll-Free Ordering
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Yes, 24/7
365 days a year
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Yes, 24/7
365 days a year
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Equipment
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Leased
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Leased
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Special Offers and Bonus Gifts
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Credit-Card-Safe Ordering
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Yes
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Yes
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Installation Time
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1 to 5 days
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1 to 5 days
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