DirecTV vs Dish Network

Free shipping?

The basic offers provided by both Dish Network and DirecTV are pretty similar. Both offer free shipping, free installation, as well as 100% picture/audio quality.

Thus, a tie on Dish Network and DirecTV in term of basic offers condition.

In term of popularity, DirecTV claims that they have more than 20 million subscribers at current time - which is a few millions ahead of Dish Network.

Free installation?

Picture quality

Audio quality

Customer satisfactions

Popularity

Free satellite systems?

Both recommended Dish Network and Direct TV dealers here offer free satellite TV systems up to 4 rooms.

Standard deals include 4 decoder sets, remote controls, security card, and a satellite dish.

Free DVR systems?

Free HD systems?

Activation fees

$0 activation fees for both Dish and DirecTV. However, a deposit fee of $50 is charged upon order for DirecTV and $49.99 for Dish Network - this fees will be refund on the first bill respectively.

DirecTV standard package starts from $29.99; while Dish Family (Dish Network entry package) cost $19.99/mo.

For additional TV fees: $0 for Dish Network; DirecTV charge $4.99 per additional TV.

Monthly cost

Additional TV cost

Programming channels

Both DirecTV and Dish Network offer more than 250 channels.

Dish Network has advantage over DirecTV in term of International programming choices; while DirecTV won slightly Dish Network in term of sport programmings with NFL Sunday Tickets

Dish Network currently offers up to 38 HD channels - which is the largest among cables and DirecTV. More on Network programming.

Local channels are provided with both whenever available.

NHL on the Ice

NBA League Passes

MLB Extra Innings

NFL Sunday Ticket

ESPN Game Day

International Programming

HD Programming

Local channels

24-7 live supports

Another tie for Dish Network and DirecTV in terms of additional features and customer supports.

Multichannels viewing

Parent lock

Pay-per-view Movies & Events

Scores

Final score sheet: 23for Dish Network; 20for DirecTV.

Seriously, there aren't much differences between Dish Network and DirecTV as both services are based on the same technology. The only important choosing factor between Dish and DirecTV will be programming choices - Dish has more International and HD channels; while for DirecTV, more sports programming are available.

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