Although these two major satellite TV companies may appear to be very similar, a closer look will reveal that there are some very important differences between them. Some of those differences include pricing, the number of satellite channels, the DVRs and receivers, and the streaming video service.
Presented below is a satellite TV review that points out the major and most important differences that exists between DISH and DirecTV.
Programs
DirecTV's offering of television stations which is in contrast to DISH's offering of 320 is 265 television stations. Both of these cable TV providers have a wide range of channels including foreign channels, movies, special interest programs, news, reality shows, streaming videos, pay per click channels, variety shows, weather, and network broadcasts.
$29.99 is DirecTV's lowest monthly subscription rate and at this price you get your local channels with the inclusion of CBS, NBC, ABC, CM and Fox. Together with 140 channels. At a subscription fee of $24.95, DISH offers 190 channels. All the local television channels that DirecTV offer are included in it.
Movie Channels
There are 31 movie channels on both DISH and DirecTV. These include HBO at $16 and Cinemax, Showtime, and Starz at $13. Both prices here being monthly subscription fees, not a one-time only fee.
Streaming Service
This is the latest advance in satellite TV technology, and allows you to watch TV shows and movies on your computer, TV, and other mobile devices. While there are only 10,000 streaming videos on DirecTV, there are, in contrast, 25,000 on DISH. That's over two times DirecTV's streaming videos.
Pay Per View
Pay-per-view lets you easily access and rent movies that have been recently-released without worrying about going to the video store or dealing with possible late fees. DISH's offering is 75 movies to rent monthly plus special events like sporting events beginning at $3.99 for a feature while for DirecTV, there are 60 movies to rent monthly at $3.99 for each movie.
Musc Channels
DirecTV offers 56 XM satellite radio channels with 9 Sonic Tap music channels. DISH, on the other hand, has a total 64 Sirius XM satellite radio stations and 52 music channels. Both of these satellite TV providers have their music services broadcast in digital audio which gives you a clear, full sound with commercially-free broadcasts.
Equipment
The two companies both provide totally free installation of their equipments when you purchase their satellite TV packages. The difference is that DISH's installation is in up to 6 rooms while DirecTV's installation is in up to 4 rooms. Both providers offer you the options of upgrading. You can upgrade to an HD receiver or DVR receiver, which gives you high definition reception or enable you record or store respectively or an HD/DVR receiver which is a combination of both. And you can do this at any time of your choosing.
Dish And Directv customer service
The two companies have various options for contacting their respective customer service hotlines. They have online instant chat options and 24 hours toll-free hotlines so you can reach them for any issues or questions.
Presented below is a satellite TV review that points out the major and most important differences that exists between DISH and DirecTV.
Programs
DirecTV's offering of television stations which is in contrast to DISH's offering of 320 is 265 television stations. Both of these cable TV providers have a wide range of channels including foreign channels, movies, special interest programs, news, reality shows, streaming videos, pay per click channels, variety shows, weather, and network broadcasts.
$29.99 is DirecTV's lowest monthly subscription rate and at this price you get your local channels with the inclusion of CBS, NBC, ABC, CM and Fox. Together with 140 channels. At a subscription fee of $24.95, DISH offers 190 channels. All the local television channels that DirecTV offer are included in it.
Movie Channels
There are 31 movie channels on both DISH and DirecTV. These include HBO at $16 and Cinemax, Showtime, and Starz at $13. Both prices here being monthly subscription fees, not a one-time only fee.
Streaming Service
This is the latest advance in satellite TV technology, and allows you to watch TV shows and movies on your computer, TV, and other mobile devices. While there are only 10,000 streaming videos on DirecTV, there are, in contrast, 25,000 on DISH. That's over two times DirecTV's streaming videos.
Pay Per View
Pay-per-view lets you easily access and rent movies that have been recently-released without worrying about going to the video store or dealing with possible late fees. DISH's offering is 75 movies to rent monthly plus special events like sporting events beginning at $3.99 for a feature while for DirecTV, there are 60 movies to rent monthly at $3.99 for each movie.
Musc Channels
DirecTV offers 56 XM satellite radio channels with 9 Sonic Tap music channels. DISH, on the other hand, has a total 64 Sirius XM satellite radio stations and 52 music channels. Both of these satellite TV providers have their music services broadcast in digital audio which gives you a clear, full sound with commercially-free broadcasts.
Equipment
The two companies both provide totally free installation of their equipments when you purchase their satellite TV packages. The difference is that DISH's installation is in up to 6 rooms while DirecTV's installation is in up to 4 rooms. Both providers offer you the options of upgrading. You can upgrade to an HD receiver or DVR receiver, which gives you high definition reception or enable you record or store respectively or an HD/DVR receiver which is a combination of both. And you can do this at any time of your choosing.
Dish And Directv customer service
The two companies have various options for contacting their respective customer service hotlines. They have online instant chat options and 24 hours toll-free hotlines so you can reach them for any issues or questions.
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