Direct TV vs. Dish Network -- Popularity
Dish Nework 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 Order Dish Network	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 Order Direct TV
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 Order Dish Network	Direct TV also includes bundles for international programming. Internat. Programming Schedule Order Direct TV
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 Order Dish Network	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 Order Direct TV
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 Order Dish Network	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 Order Direct TV
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 Order Dish Network	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 Order Direct TV
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 Order Dish Network	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 Order Direct TV
Direct TV vs. Dish Network -- Internet
Dish Network does not currently have satellite internet available to its' customers. Order Dish Network	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 Order Direct TV

Direct TV and Dish Network -- Compare Them Side by Side

Direct TV and Dish Network can be compared side by side. Each has it's own strength and weakness compared with one another. Sometimes there is so much input, but this site seeks to inform you of the differences side by side, so that you can make your decision in a more educated way. Compared to cable, go with Direct TV or Dish Network... you simply can't lose out. Like the old cassette tapes compared to the CD's or VHS to DVD, cable is becoming a thing of the past.