Direct TV Dish Network Comparison
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Direct TV
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Dish Network
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| Popularity |
Most popular with more than 10 million customers in the United States. |
Also very popular with millions of customers and growing rapidly. |
| Transmission Quality |
100% Digital high quality signal |
100% Digital high quality signal |
| Programming |
Supports up to 225 channels.
Direct TV has exclusive rights to some sports channels but you need to pay an extra fee to get these channels. The exclusive sports packages include NHL Center Ice, MLB Extra Innings, NY Yankee Games, NBA League Pass and NFL Sunday Ticket which gives you access to almost every NFL game.
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Supports up to 500 channels.
Great range of programming including many sports channels. Has more comprehensive international programming with additional foreign language programming packages. |
| City Coverage |
Direct TV has access to some cities that Dish Network does not: Las Vegas, Memphis, Milwaukee, Columbus and Baltimore.
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Dish Network has access to the following cities that Direct TV does not: Oklahoma City, Albuquerque, Honolulu and Grand Rapids.
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| Program Pricing |
Basic package prices range are between $31.99 to $81.99.
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Basic package prices range between $22.99 to $72.99. Newer, therefore their Promotions are more aggressive. Example: installation of up to four receivers for free with 12 month package.
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Personal Video Recording
Personal Video Recording (or PVR) is a great new technology where you can record as many programs as you like, and you can even pause or rewind in the middle of live programming! |
Additional Fee |
Free |
| Customer Service |
Online services like viewing current and prior statements, add packages and make payments to your account. Online user manuals and installation guides. 24 hour customer service line |
Online services like viewing current and prior statements, add packages and make payments to your account. Online user manuals and installation guides. 24 hour customer service line. Customer service is done in-house |
| Warranty |
12 months warranty from the day of activation |
12 months warranty from the day of activation |
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