A Short Introduction To DISH Network

So you are looking for quality satellite TV entertainment? There are two main satellite TV providers in the US, DirecTV and Dish Network. DirecTV has larger market share but in this article we will focus on Dish Network because we believe that Dish Network provides better value for money currently.

Dish Network® (Nasdaq:DISH) has more than 13 million satellite TV customers (April 2009 estimate) and is the second largest provider of advanced digital TV services in the US. DISH Network's services include hundreds of audio and video channels, DISH On Demand, Pay-Per-View, Interactive TV, High Definition TV, sports and International programming. They also have free Standard Professional Installation and 24-hour customer service. DISH Network is a Fortune 500 company so it is likely to be around in future.

Dish Network service is offered all over the US including Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska. Outside the continental United States a larger dish will normally be needed to receive a clear signal. The size of the dish may range from 24-inches to a 1.5 meter dish depending on the location.

Dish Network has a large number of packages matching all kinds of viewing needs. Some examples are:

Standard-Definition Packages:

DishFamily: Over 50 channels of low-priced, family-friendly programming.
Classic Bronze 100: Over 100 channels
Classic Bronze 100+: Over 100 channels. Including Local Channels plus Regional Sports Network(s)
Classic Silver 200: Over 200 channels
DishDVR Advantage: Most popular package! Over 200 channels including SIRIUS music and local channels.
Classic Gold 250: Over 250 channels
America's Everything Pak: Best value

High-Definition Packages:

TurboHD Bronze: Over 50 channels
TurboHD Silver: Over 60 channels
TurboHD Gold: Over 65 channels
Available Ad-ons: HD local channels, PlatinumHD, DishDVR Advantage

Spanish Programming (Dish Latino):

DishMexico: 55 channels
Dishlatino Clasico: 65 channels
Dishlatino Plus: 75 channels
Dishlatino Dos: Over 200 channels
Dishlatino Max: Over 230 channels
Available Ad-ons: HD Essentials, HD Ultimate

International Programming: Over 150 channels in 28 languages

Dish Network offers free Professional Installation by qualified technicians and can be installed within 24 hours. You have the choice of getting up to 4 rooms connected at no extra charge. Each room will get its own DVR high definition box allowing different channels to be viewed at the same time in different rooms.

Dish Network Pay-Per-View offers movies and events in high definition. In order to view HD programs, you must have an high definition television in addition to an HD capable satellite receiver and a DISH 500 antenna. Pay-Per-View movies can be ordered by following means: Online, Telephone Automated System, Customer Service and Mobile Service.

Ordering online is one of most popular ways to order Pay–Per–View movies and events. It works exactly the same as the Telephone Automated System except you do not have to call in. The movie or event that you order will be broadcast to all satellite receivers in your home.

The Telephone Automated System is designed for customers who are unable to have their satellite receiver consistently connected to a phone line, but do not move around. There is an extra charge per transaction with this option, which is added on to your bill.

You can call Customer Support Center and a representative can order a Pay–Per–View for you. There is an additional for ordering a Pay–Per–View (sports packages are excluded) through a representative.

Mobile Service is for people on the go, such as truck drivers and RV owners. You can order up to nine movies before your smart card becomes full. Once your smart card becomes full you will need to connect your receiver to a phone line in order to clear the purchases. This service incurs an annual charge (not available monthly), and is only available on one receiver per account.

The options described above should enable you to choose a Dish Network package with ad-ons in order to satisfy your viewing needs.

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Satellite TV Deals - Who's Got the Best Deal on Free Satellite TV?

Satellite TV Deals

DISH Network and DIRECTV are going at it hot and heavy in order to get your business. Both satellite TV providers will give you a free satellite TV system and good deals on their satellite TV programming packages in order to get you to subscribe to their service.

But which satellite TV provider has the best deals and the best service. Let's find out ...

DISH Network Satellite TV Deals

As I mentioned above, DISH Network will give you a free satellite TV system when you sign up for their service. This system consists of a satellite dish and a four-television receiver system. Installation and instructions on how to operate their system are also free.

In addition, you can request a free DVR (digital video recorder) so you can record your favorite shows, or a free HD (high definition) receiver so you can view your shows in high definition.

As for programming, DISH Network offers the following program packages:

- Dish Family - $19.99 a month for 40 family-oriented channels.

- America's Top 60 - $19.99 a month for 75 variety, news, weather, sports, and pay-per-view channels.

- America's Top 120 - $29.99 a month for 230 variety, news, weather, sports, pay-per-view, and 60 Sirius satellite radio channels.

- America's Top 180 - $39.99 for 318 variety, news, weather, sports, pay-per-view, and 60 Sirius satellite radio channels.

- America's "Everything" Pak - $74.99 a month for 350 variety, news, weather, sports, pay-per-view, and 60 Sirius satellite radio channels, plus HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, and Starz.

Note: Add $5 a month to the above programming fees to receive local channels.

DIRECTV Satellite TV Deal

DIRECTV will also give you a free satellite TV system - a dish and up to four receivers - when you sign up with them. Installation by a professional installer is also free and he or she will show you how to operate your system.

DIRECTV will also give you a free DVR receiver or a free HD receiver after a $99 mail-in rebate.

Here are DIRECTV's current satellite TV programming deals:

- Total Choice - $39.99.99 a month for 155 program channels plus three months of HBO, Showtime, Starz, and 50 XM satellite radio channels.

- Total Choice Plus - 195 satellite TV channels including nine Showtime or twelve Starz movie channels, plus 60 XM satellite radio channels and your local channels for $49.99 a month.

- Total Choice Plus/Plus - 195 satellite TV channels including nine Showtime and twelve Starz movie channels, plus 60 XM satellite radio channels and your local channels for $59.99 a month.

- Total Choice Premier - 250 satellite TV channels including HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz movie channels, plus 73 XM radio channels and your local channels for $86.99 a month.

Visit http://www.thesatellitetvguide.com/directv-vs-dish-network.htm for a side-by-side comparison of DIRECTV vs. DISH Network including ordering information and their latest special offers.

The author, Brian Stevens, is the senior editor for TheSatelliteTVGuide.com and has written a number of articles on satellite TV deals.

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