DISH Network   vs.   DIRECTV

Looking for an affordable satellite TV plan? Check out the list below to see if DISH Network or DIRECTV is better to meet your specific needs, by comparing the services they offer and any promotions they might be running. Keep in mind that if you need home phone and high-speed internet service, we are also an authorized retailer for CenturyLink, and Clear as well. If you want more information on a company, including prices and packages, just click the Learn More button.

Which Satellite Company Is Best For You...
	starting at $24.99 per month	starting at $29.99 per month
Current Promotions
For a limited time...	Sling built into the new Hopper - Stream LIVE TV to your smartphone, tablet or computer. ( HD-DVR & Internet connection required ) Blockbuster Service Free for 3 months All 4 Premium Movie Channels FREE for 3 months - HBO, Showtime, Starz & Cinemax	All 4 Premium Movie Channels FREE for 3 months - HBO, Showtime, Starz & Cinemax FREE NFL SUNDAY TICKET - 2013 Season on Choice Package or above Free Upgrade to a Genie and up to 3 additional Genie Mini receivers - On approved credit
Programming
Available Satellite TV Channels	280 +	250 +
Local Channels	ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX available in HD ( Other local channels vary by location )	ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX available in HD ( Other local channels vary by location )
Digital Channels	100%	100%
Premium Movie Channels	HBO STARZ Showtime Cinemax Encore The Movie Channel	HBO STARZ Showtime Cinemax Encore The Movie Channel
Sports	Multi-Sport Package (20+ channels) NBA League Pass NHL Center Ice ESPN Game Plan College Football MLB Extra Innings ESPN Full Court College Basketball MLS Direct Kick	NFL Sunday Ticket NBA League Pass NHL Center Ice ESPN Game Plan College Football MLB Extra Innings ESPN Full Court College Basketball MLS Direct Kick
Satellite HD	Up to 40+ HDTV channels. FREE HD for life with credit/debit card autopay Premium channels such as HBO and Showtime as well as local channels*.	Up to 75+ HD channels, including NFL Sunday Ticket games. FREE HD for life with credit/debit card autopay Premium channels such as HBO and Showtime as well as local channels*.
Extras and Bonuses
Music	All standard music video channels (MTV, VH1, CMT and many others) in all programming packages. Premium DISH Network subscribers receive 65+ Sirius music channels for free.	All standard music video channels (MTV, VH1, CMT and many others) in all programming packages. Up to 84 SonicTap music channels. DIRECTV also offers CD USA, an exclusive weekly music show.
International Programming	Available in 20 languages: (Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Farsi, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Israeli, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Pan-European, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, South Asian, Ukrainian, Urdu) DISH Network also offers several levels of DishLATINO, the Spanish-language package.	Available in 14 languages: (Arabic, Brazilian, Caribbean, Chinese, Spanish, Filiphino, Greek, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, South Asian, Ukrainian, Vietnamese) International Sports are also avaiable, as well as Selección Extra, Selección Más and Selección Ultra
Pay-Per-View	Pay-Per-View is available to all DISH Network customers.	Pay-Per-View is available to all DIRECTV customers.
Bonuses	FREE DishHome Protection Plan Install up to 4 rooms for FREE All Premium Movie Channels free for 3 months	FREE Genie and Genie Mini Receivers on select packages Install up to 4 rooms for FREE All Premium Movie Channels free for 3 months
Equipment
DVR	$10.00/month 1st DVR, no additional charge for extra DVRs Up to 400 hours of HD material/ 1600 hours of SD material Most packages include free HD-DVR receiver upgrade.	$15.00/month 1st DVR, no additional charge for extra DVRs Up to 400 hours of HD material/ 1600 hours of SD material Most packages include free HD-DVR receiver upgrade.
Additional TV Connections	$7.00/month for each additional TV with DISH Network	$6.00/month for each additional TV with DIRECTV