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DirecTV Vs. Dish Network |
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DirecTV |
Dish Network |
| Signal | 100% Digital MPEG2 | 100% Digital MPEG2 |
| International Programming | DirecTV offers several packages with Spanish language channels. DirecTV also offers Chinese language programming with its Phoenix TV. | Dish Network offers several packages with Spanish language channels. |
| Premium Channels | DirecTV offers HBO, Starz Super Pak, Showtime Unlimited, Cinemax, and their Sports Pack. | Dish Network also offers HBO, Starz, Showtime and Cinemax, but in slightly different configurations. |
| Customer Service | DirecTV offers a 24 hour customer service line. | Dish Network offers 24 hour customer service, which is actually done in-house. |
| Popularity | More than 11 million customers in the United States. | Fastest growing with more than 8 million customers. |
| Number of Channels | Supports up to 225 channels. | Supports up to 256 channels. |
| Adult Programming | DirecTV currently offers 5 adult channels. | Dish Network offers 6 adult channels. |
| Personal Video Recording | DirecTV offers TiVo. | Dish offers it's own Personal Video Recorder (PVR), which is very similar to TiVo. |
| Sports Programming | DirecTV has exclusive rights to many sports channels but you need to pay an extra fee. Exclusive sports packages only available on DirecTV include NHL Center Ice, ESPN Game Plan, ESPN Full Court, MLB Extra Innings, NY Yankee Games, NBA League Pass and NFL Sunday Ticket. | Dish Network offers many sports channels, a College Game-Day Plan, and as many as 231 free NFL games. |
Pricing
| Basic packages prices start at $29.99. | Basic packages prices start $29.99. |
***All information is approximate and was compiled August 2003***
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Washington Satellite TV |
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Washington Dish Network:
- The finest picture and sound available.
- Fact is, most consumers will save a lot of money over cable for comparable programming.
- Sound is digital with quality reproduction normally only found on CDs.
- Superb digital signal, the picture is crisp and crystal clear.
- Offering The Most Advanced Equipment At The Lowest Prices.
- In short, DISH Network gives you the finest picture and sound available today.
- You get state-of-the-art equipment, a large selection of programming at very reasonable rates and a responsive, highly professional Customer Service Group, all from a single company with a long history of quality and reliability in satellite television.
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Washington DirecTV:
- DIRECTV combines America's favorite network channels, other popular networks not available from many cable services, a pay per view movie service with up to 55 choices of movies and special events a day, local channels in many markets, and an unprecedented sports subscription lineup.
- DIRECTV has created a programming service specifically driven to offer customers more choice and value for their entertainment dollar.
- DIRECTV offers high-speed PC Internet-access to our customers through our sister brand HUGHES.
- Using the most advanced satellite technology, we deliver more than 225 channels of programming to homes and businesses that have DIRECTV receiving equipment, which features a small satellite dish, a digital set-top receiver and a remote control.
- In addition to low prices, many offers include FREE installation and equipment.
- Learn about satellite dishes, programming, installation, and multi-room systems. Select the best Satellite TV System for your needs.
- We feature DIRECTV Satellite TV Systems... from the basic DIRECTV Systems to those with TiVO and HDTV.
- We also offer modem connections that bring Internet content to the TV through some of our Advanced Products.
- Excellent offers are available for both single and multi-room DIRECTV, HDTV and TiVO Satellite TV systems.
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