Direct TV vs. Dish Network -- Popularity

Dish Network has more than 11 million subscribers in the United States, and is a fast growing company, in fact it is currently out growing Direct TV in popularity. In 2004 Dish Network reported 340,000 new subscribers. Order Dish Network
Direct TV was the first Satellite TV provider in the US and has more than 13 million subscribers in the United States, and is also a fast growing company. In 2004 alone the company grew by 409,000 new subscribers. Order Direct TV

Direct TV vs. Dish Network -- Overall Programming

Dish Network has a line up of well over 500 channels, and Dish Network also offers all of your local channels at 100% digital quality for best video and audio clarity. For local channel coverage, Dish Network has exclusive rights to the following cities: Oklahoma City, Albuquerque, Honolulu and Grand Rapids.
Programming Schedule
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Direct TV has a line up of about 225 channels, and Direct TV also offers all of your local channels at 100% digital quality for best video and audio clarity. For local channel coverage, Direct TV has exclusive rights to the following cities: Las Vegas, Memphis, Milwaukee, Columbus and Baltimore.
Programming Schedule
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Direct TV vs. Dish Network -- International

Dish Network also has bundles for international programming. These include programming choices from South Asia, Poland, Russia, Greece, China, Arab, and many others.
Internat. Programming Schedule
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Direct TV also includes bundles for international programming.
Internat. Programming Schedule
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Direct TV vs. Dish Network -- HDTV

Dish Network offers an HD pack for people who have a HDTV (High Definition TV) starting at $9.99. Dish Network also offers Voom Original HD channels for an additional $5.00/month. This brings Dish Network to a total of 15 HD channels for your viewing pleasure.
HDTV Programming
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Direct TV also has an HD pack for people with HDTVs (High Defintion TV) starting at $10.99. This brings Direct TV to a total of 13 HD Channels, including local channels.
HDTV Programming
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Direct TV vs. Dish Network -- DVR

Dish Network offers Dish brand DVRs (Digital Video Recorder) with both single and dual tuners, and a 9 day program guide. DVRs allow you to pause live TV, fast forward or rewind, and as the name implies, they also allow you to record what you are watching. Recording capabilities vary according to the model DVR in use.
DVR Technology
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Direct TV offers Tivo brand DVRs (Digital Video Recorder) with both single and dual tuners, and a 14 day program guide. DVRs allow you to pause live TV, fast forward or rewind, and as the name implies, they also allow you to record what you are watching. Recording capabilities vary according to the model DVR in use. Direct TVs use of Tivo brand DVRs gives it a slight advantage over the Dish Network DVRs because they offer more options out of the box.
DVR Technology
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Direct TV vs. Dish Network -- Sports

Dish Network offers the following sports packages:
  • MLB Extra Innings
  • NBA League Pass
  • ESPN Full Court
  • ESPN Game Plan
  • NHL Center Ice
  • MLS Direct Kick
  • English Premier League

Sports Programming Schedule
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Direct TV offers the following sports packages:
  • NFL Sunday Ticket
  • NBA League Pass
  • Barcleys English Premier League
  • ESPN Full Court
  • Mega March Madness
  • MLB Extra Innings
  • MLS Direct Kick
  • ESPN Game Plan
  • NHL Center Ice
  • Setanta Sports
Direct TV has exclusive rights to NFL and MLB programming, however, to get those packages there is an extra fee applied. Overall Direct TV has more sports package options than Dish Network.
Sports Programming Schedule
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Direct TV vs. Dish Network -- Music

Dish Network offers all of the standard music channels, and an additional 24+ audio only 100% digital commercial free music. Additionally, Premium package subscribers get all 60+ Sirius Satellite Radio music channels at no estra charge. All music is broadcasted at 100% digital CD grade quality.
Music Programming Schedule
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Direct TV offers all of the standard music channels, and an additional 30+ audio only 100% digital commercial free music. There are also additional free monthly music specials (concerts, etc.) All music is broadcasted at 100% digital CD grade quality.
Music Programming Schedule
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Direct TV vs. Dish Network -- Internet

Dish Network does not currently have satellite internet available to its' customers.
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Direct TV offers satellite internet called DirecWAY. A very popular choice for rural areas that would otherwise be cut off of access to the world wide web.
Satellite Internet
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Wednesday, June 29, 2005

Dish Network vs. Direct TV Here to Stay

Come check out the comparisons of these two great satellite companies. There are many benefits and features that each have. Look them over thouroughly, then ditch the cable television. It's just like when the cassette tape was finally outdated by the cd, and the vhs was over thrown by the dvd. Look out cable, dish network and directv are here to stay!

Saturday, June 25, 2005

Direct TV Promise

"Well we have another year under our belt and what a year it was. During 2004 we saw the popularity of DIRECTV DVR with TiVo take off, we saw HDTV start to peak the interests of consumers and we have seen DIRECWAY Satellite Internet really perfect it's technology. All of these things have lead to the best year... We surpassed our most optimistic projections. For that... we have our customers, vendors and employees to thank!"


One big focus for us in 2004 was to focus on customer service. At the end of 2003, we had a 96% customer satisfaction success rate. Our goal was to build on that and get as close to 100% as we would. We added terrific employees to help us accomplish this task and today we sit at a 98% customer satisfaction rate. While many may think that 98% is a great ratio, I am still not satisfied with this result. We will continue to focus on this initiative in 2005.

Friday, June 24, 2005

Dish Network Programming

From $31.99 per month for America's Top 60 to $86.99 for America's Everything Pak with 180 channels, and locals, plus every premium movie channel, DISH Network has the channels that you want at a price that's right for you!


With hundreds of channels to choose from, our packages are put together to give you choice and value. Take a look and see what package best fits the needs for you and your family.



  • Programming Packages

  • Sports Programming

  • Value Paks

  • En Español

  • Premium Movie Channels

  • Chinese Language Programming

  • High Definition TV Programming

  • International Programming

Thursday, June 23, 2005

Direct TV DirecWay High Speed Internet

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Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Dish Network & Direct TV Offers in the Mail

You know it seems that at least once a week I am receiving offers for either Dish Network or Direct TV in the mail. It appears that the market is turning more and more toward these options than cable. I think I am going to mail out some fliers as well, and see how well they respond to the offers. Who wants cable anymore when the deals for Dish and DirecTV are just getting better and better. They even give away free stuff for the installations! Hey it's easy to sign up. Just call the numbers at the top right hand corner of this page.

Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Time to Sign up for Dish Network

Dish Network has a line up of well over 500 channels, and Dish Network also offers all of your local channels at 100% digital quality for best video and audio clarity. For local channel coverage, Dish Network has exclusive rights to the following cities: Oklahoma City, Albuquerque, Honolulu and Grand Rapids. Get Dish Network Today. Call the number in the top left hand corner.

Monday, June 20, 2005

Direct TV Deal

Direct TV has a line up of about 225 channels, and Direct TV also offers all of your local channels at 100% digital quality for best video and audio clarity. For local channel coverage, Direct TV has exclusive rights to the following cities: Las Vegas, Memphis, Milwaukee, Columbus and Baltimore.