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Are you looking for satellite TV comparisons? Here's a side by side comparison of the top satellite providers. Most Customers like the idea of being able to compare companies for price, equipment charges, extra fees and much more. All customers are different!! What might be important to you may not matter at all to somebody else. The purpose of this satellite tv comparisons page is to provide enough information for you to make a informed decision. This Satellite Comparisons information will be updated often to reflect current prices, equipment ect. Company Info- DISH Network: Launched in 1996, DISH Network has 9 satellites and more than 12 million subscribers.- DIRECTV: Launched in 1994, DIRECTV has 15 satellites and more than 14 million subscribers. Customer Satisfaction Rating- DISH Network: Ranked #1 by J.D. Power & Associates- DIRECTV: Ranked #2 by J.D. Power & Associates Compare Programming- DISH Network: Packages start at $19.99 for 40 channels and go up to $74.99 for 350 channels.- DIRECTV: Packages start at $41.99 for 155 channels and go up to $96.99 for 250 channels. Local Channels- DISH Network: Adding local channels costs $5 per month.- DIRECTV: Adding local channels costs $3 per month. Music Channels- DISH Network: Offers 52 music channels plus 60 Sirius radio channels.- DIRECTV: Offers 67 XM radio channels. Pay-Per-View- DISH Network: Movies cost $3.99, special event prices vary.- DIRECTV: Movies cost $3.99, special event prices vary. Sports Packages- DISH Network: Offers a variety of sports packages.- DIRECTV: Offers a variety of sports packages. Adult Programming- DISH Network: Offers adult channels.- DIRECTV: Offers adult channels. Internet Service- DISH Network: Offers Internet service.- DIRECTV: Offers Internet service. Service Commitment- DISH Network: One year commitment , charges fee for early cancellation.- DIRECTV: One year commitment , charges fee for early cancellation. Equipment Prices- DISH Network: Free dish and up to four receivers when you subscribe to their service.- DIRECTV: Free dish and up to four receivers when you subscribe to their service. DVR's (digital video recorders)- DISH Network: Free DVR receivers ($4.98 per month for service).- DIRECTV: Free DVR receivers after $99 rebate ($4.99 per month for service). HD (high definition) receivers- DISH Network: Two free receivers.- DIRECTV: Free receiver (after $99 mail-in rebate). Installation- DISH Network: Dish and receiver(s) installed free.- DIRECTV: Dish and receiver(s) installed free.
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