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DirecTV Vs. Dish Network |
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DirecTV |
Dish Network |
| 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. |
| Adult Programming | DirecTV currently offers 5 adult channels. | Dish Network offers 6 adult channels. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Signal | 100% Digital MPEG2 | 100% Digital MPEG2 |
Pricing
| Basic packages prices start at $29.99. | Basic packages prices start $29.99. |
| Customer Service | DirecTV offers a 24 hour customer service line. | Dish Network offers 24 hour customer service, which is actually done in-house. |
| Personal Video Recording | DirecTV offers TiVo. | Dish offers it's own Personal Video Recorder (PVR), which is very similar to TiVo. |
***All information is approximate and was compiled August 2003***
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Washington D C Satellite TV |
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Washington D C Dish Network:
- DISH Network is your single source for the finest in satellite television entertainment.
- In short, DISH Network gives you the finest picture and sound available today.
- Offering The Most Advanced Equipment At The Lowest Prices.
- Programming stands out as giving customers more of their favorite choices for less money than cable or our competitors.
- The finest picture and sound available.
- Fact is, most consumers will save a lot of money over cable for comparable programming.
- Superb digital signal, the picture is crisp and crystal clear.
- 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.
- Sound is digital with quality reproduction normally only found on CDs.
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Washington D C DirecTV:
- Excellent offers are available for both single and multi-room DIRECTV, HDTV and TiVO Satellite TV systems.
- DIRECTV offers an incredible selection of entertainment for every member of the family -- all in the 100% digital-quality picture and sound that DIRECTV is known for.
- In addition to low prices, many offers include FREE installation and equipment.
- DIRECTV is the nation's #1 digital satellite entertainment service.
- DIRECTV has created a programming service specifically driven to offer customers more choice and value for their entertainment dollar.
- We also offer modem connections that bring Internet content to the TV through some of our Advanced Products.
- 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.
- 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.
- DIRECTV offers high-speed PC Internet-access to our customers through our sister brand HUGHES.
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