|
Satellite TV Service -- Is DIRECTV or DISH Network Better?
Brian Stevens
Since the demise of Pegasus and VOOM, there are just two
satellite TV service providers battling it out for the top spot
-- DIRECTV and DISH Network.
Both companies provide excellent service, all-digital broadcast
quality, and great customer service. The main difference between
the two companies is the programming they provide.
How Satellite TV Service Works
Satellite TV providers such as DIRECTV and DISH Network send a
broadcast signal carrying television programming to a satellite
orbiting above the earth. The Satellite then broadcasts the
signal back down to earth.
This signal is picked up by a satellite TV dish then transmitted
to a receiver where it is amplified and sent to a TV screen.
Benefits of Satellite TV Service
* Satellite TV is broadcast in all-digital format, providing
the highest quality picture and sound available.
* Satellite TV gives you access to hundreds of different
programs, pay-per-view movies, special events, and
commercial-free music channels.
* Satellite TV utilizes DVR (digital video recording) receivers
so you can record your favorite programs and bypass commercials
while watching live TV.
* Satellite TV is much more reliable than cable or over-the-air
TV. Broadcast outages average only 1% as opposed to 3%-5% for
cable.
Satellite TV Services
DIRECTV
DIRECTV was launched in 1994 and was the first DBS (direct
broadcast satellite) service in the world. It is currently the
largest satellite TV provider with 14.5 million subscribers. It
is ranked #2 in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and
Associates.
DIRECTV offers more than 225 channels of programming, including
movie channels, music channels, pay-per-view movies and events,
sports packages, and international programming.
DIRECTV has the most sports program packages, including NFL
Sunday Ticket.
When you order DIRECTV programming, the system -- satellite TV
dish and receivers -- is free for up to four rooms. Installation
is also free.
Program packages start at $41.99 a month for 135 channels (which
includes 31 music channels), plus HBO, Showtime, and Starz.
Note: To find out about DIRECTV's latest special offers and free
bonuses, click on the links at the bottom of this article.
DISH Network
DISH Network was launched in 1996 and is the second-largest
satellite TV provider with more than 12 million subscribers. It
is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and
Associates.
DISH Network offers more than 255 channels of programming,
including movie channels, music channels, pay-per-view movies
and events, sports packages, and international programming.
Dish Network has the biggest variety of movies and shows and the
most HD (high definition) programming.
When you order DISH Network programming, the system -- satellite
TV dish, receivers, and installation -- is free for up to four
rooms.
Program packages start at $31.99 a month for 60 channels plus
HBO, Showtime, and Cinemax.
Note: To find out about DISH Network's latest special offers and
free bonuses, click on the links at the bottom of this article.
Bottom Line
If you're a sports fan and want the most sports packages --
including the popular NFL Sunday Ticket which allows you to
watch almost all the NFL football games -- then DIRECTV is the
way to go.
If you're a movie buff and want the biggest variety of movies
and shows, and the most HD (high definition) programming, then
Dish Network is what you're looking for.
Click on the following links for more information on free satellite TV
systems and service, plus the latest special offers and free
bonuses from D
ISH Network satellite TV and DIRECT
V satellite TV.
About the author:
Brian Stevens is a professional freelance writer and webmaster
who has written extensively on satellite TV service.
|
