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A Comparison Between Dish Network And Directv

Dish Network and Directv are both very strong competitors for satellite TV broadcasting and there is very little difference between them. Below we shall attempt to explain a few details about them to help you decide which satellite TV service provider is best for you.

Popularity

Both Directv and Dish Network have had strong growth since they were founded. Currently Directv has about 3 million more subscribers than Dish Network, however Dishnetwork was founded 2 years later than Directv. So there is little difference between them when taking that into account. J.D Power and Associates have ranked both Dish Network and Directv number #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Satellite and Cable subscribers over the past 5 years. So the customers are generally happy with both of these service providers.

Pricing

The prices for basic Dish Network packages vary between $19.99 and $94.98 per month. This is slightly cheaper than Directv, which prices vary between $29.99 and $104.99/month. However, if you are wanting and able to get local channels, Dish Network charges an extra $5 per month. Even with this extra charge, Dish Network remains a cheaper provider to deal with.

Sports Packages

Both Dish Network and Directv offer a great range of sports channels, including ESPN channels, MLS Direct Kick, English Premier, NHL Center Ice and MLB Extra Innings. Directv has the edge over Dish Network though by offering the popular NFL Sunday Ticket to its customers.

International Packages

Dish Network provides 21 international packages, whereas Directv only provides 13. So Dish Network is the leader with international packages.

Premium Movie Packages

HBO, Showtime Unlimited, Cinemax and Starz are the 4 movie packages to choose from for both Dish Network and Directv. Dish Network provides more movie channels for each movie package other than Starz.

DVR, HD receiver and HD DVR

Dish Size

Dish Network has a larger dish size than Directv, which makes it more reliable for receiving signals durng bad weather. On the down side, bigger takes up more room and it may not look as good.

Summary

We hope that the above was useful for your decision making. In summary, it seems that Directv is better for sports, particularly those interested in NFL Sunday Ticket. Otherwise, Dish Network seems to be better value with cheaper packages, better dish reception and more channels to choose from.