| So are you thinking of switching to cable, but don't | | | | Network owns the equipment so if there is anything |
| know where to start in finding out the differences | | | | that would happen to the equipment, you would not |
| between Dish Network and Direct TV? Both services | | | | be liable for purchasing it at full price. It's basically like |
| are overall a good provider and cost is very similar, | | | | having an insurance policy.* Programming Pricing: Very |
| so it basically comes down to which type of | | | | similar, however Dish Network now offers their |
| programming channels you are interested in.It's very | | | | cheapest package at $19.99 compared to Direct TV's |
| similar to the satellite radio competition today from | | | | $29.99.* Installation Times: On average both providers |
| Sirius vs. XM. Both are good services and price is | | | | take 2-7 days with Dish Network averaging a little |
| very comparitive. It boils down to if you want | | | | better response times.* DVR & HDTV Capability: |
| Howard Stern, NFL games on Sirius vs. Oprah | | | | Both providers support DVR and HDTV.* Local |
| Winfrey, MLB games on XM.Below are DISH Network | | | | Channels Support: Both but check programming |
| vs Direct TV Comparisons and Differences:* Free | | | | packages.Other Differences:Direct TV offers up to |
| Offers: Both Direct TV and the Dish Network offer | | | | 250 channel choices vs. the Dish Network's 500 |
| new customers a free satellite dish, receivers, | | | | channels, with DISH Network offering more |
| professional installation, and a month or two of free | | | | international channels. Direct TV has sole rights to |
| programming.* Equipment Pricing and Ownership:Direct | | | | NFL Sunday ticket, however this package can range |
| Tv: The free equipment is owned by you so if | | | | from $200 extra per year.Overall it appears both |
| something would happen to the equipment, you | | | | providers are very similar, but it might seem that Dish |
| would have to purchase it at full price which can | | | | Network has a few more advantages than Direct TV |
| range up to $700 depending on how many receivers | | | | if you're not looking for the NFL Sunday ticket. |
| you have.DISH Network: Unlike DirecTv, DISH | | | | |