Over 25 million people enjoy satellite TV as an alternative to cable. The table below compares the two satellite TV companies, DISH NETWORK and DIRECTV across the full range of programming options.

 
DISH NETWORK
1-866-915-2304
DIRECTV
1-888-468-1999
Current Promotion
Terms & conditions apply - see offer for full details
»Save $15 to $20/month for first 12 months
»Free HBO, SHO, MAX or Starz for 3 months
»Free HD for life
»Free HD DVR Receiver
» Free installation on up to 6 TVs
» Save $31 /month for first 12 months
» Free HBO, SHO, MAX, Starz for 3 months*
»Free HD* -- save $10/month
»No startup costs; no equipment to buy
»Free HD DVR equipment upgrade
* Requires CHOICE XTRA package or higher
Programming Packages
Prices are per month during promotional period

Compare Package Channels »

»America's Top 120 $29.99
»America's Top 200 $39.99
»America's Top 250 $49.99
»America's Everything Pak$84.99
»Promo prices for one year, then add $20/month ($15 for Top 120)

»Choice$29.99
»Choice XTRA$34.99
»Choice Ultimate$39.99
»Premier $83.99
» Promo prices for one year, then add $31/month

Local Channels
» Now available in all local broadcast markets
» HD locals available in many cities
» Included in programming package
» HD locals available in many cities
Premium Movies
Both offer HBO, Cinemax, Showtime & Starz plus Pay-per-View features
Free HBO, SHO, MAX, Starz for 3 months*
»One premium$13.00  (HBO: $16.00)
»Two premiums $24.00
»Three premiums$33.00
»Four premiums $42.00
Free HBO, SHO, MAX, Starz for 3 months*
»One premium $12.99   (HBO $15.99)
»Two premiums $24.00   (w/HBO $27.00)
»Three premiums $34.00   (w/HBO $37.00)
»Four premiums $42.00   (w/HBO $45.00)
Sports
Regional sports networks subject to extensive blackout rules
»Regional sports network(s) included in America's Top 200 or 250 packages
»All regional sports networks $7.00
»Seasonal sports packages available
»Exclusive provider of NFL Sunday Ticket
»Regional sports network(s) included in all 4 programming packages
»All regional sports networks $12.99 or less
»Seasonal sports packages available
High Definition
Requires HDTV and HD receiver
»HD package free for life
»Blockbuster Movie Pass (streaming movies and 15+ HD channels) free for 3 months, then $10/month
»Free HD with Choice XTRA package or higher, otherwise $10/month
»HD EXTRA PACK $4.99/month
Music
»SIRIUS Music included in America's Top 200 or 250 packages
»Satellite radio included in all packages; channels vary by package
International
»Extensive selection of packages and a la carte channels
»Extensive selection of packages and a la carte channels
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