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
DIRECTV
Current Promotion
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»Save $15/month for first 12 months
»Free HBO & Showtime for 3 months
»No equipment to buy
»Up to 3 HD receivers free
»Free standard installation on up to 6 TVs
»Up to 50% off for one year
»Free Showtime and Starz for 3 months
»Free system for up to 4 rooms
»Free HD/DVR equipment upgrade
»Free standard installation
Programming Packages
Prices are per month during promotional period

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»DishFamily$24.99
»America's Top 120$24.99
»America's Top 200$37.99
»America's Top 250$47.99

»Choice$29.99
»Choice XTRA$34.99
»Choice Ultimate$39.99
»Premier$85.99

Local Channels
» Included in programming package
» 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 & Showtime for 3 months
»One premium$12.99   (HBO: $15.99)
»Two premiums $22.00
»Three premiums$31.00
»Four premiums $40.00
Free Showtime and Starz for 3 months
»One premium $12.99   (HBO $14.99)
»Two premiums $24.00   (w/HBO $26.00)
»Three premiums$34.00   (w/HBO $36.00)
»Four premiums $42.00   (w/HBO $44.00)
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 $5.99
»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 packages from $10.00
»Over 80 channels available
»HD packages from $10.00
»Over 130 HD channels available
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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