Satellite TV Company - Who are they and what they offer the best deals

There are now two satellite TV companies in the U.S. - DirecTV and Dish Network. Here is a comparison of who they are and which one has the best deals on satellite TV service and equipment.

DirecTV

With more than 15 satellite provides service for more than 16 million subscribers in the United States and 2 million in Latin America, DirecTV is the largest satellite TV companies. When it comes to serving customers, DirecTV has consistently considered one of the top rankingstwo companies on satellite and cable TV companies by JD Power & Associates.

DISH Network

DISH Network is the fastest growing satellite TV company with 10 satellite provides service for more than 14 million subscribers in the U.S. They have also repeatedly received top honors from JD Power & Associates customer service.

How do you compare

Here is a comparison between DirecTV and DISH Network:

Number of channels --DirecTV has more than 255 channels, which includes 73 XM radio channels. DISH Network has more than 355 channels including 52 music channels and 60 radio stations Sirius.

Programming Lowest Price - the least expensive DirecTV programming package costs $ 29.99 per month for its 40-channel Family package, and includes local channels. DISH Network program cheapest package costs $ 19.99 per month for their Dish Family package and local channels are $ 5 per month extra. (Note: More informationon prices and programming click on the link below.)

Satellite TV Equipment - DirecTV is currently offering a free satellite TV system, which consists of a shell and contains a four-room receiver system, with installation if you opt for their service. DISH Network, you also get a free dish and a four-room satellite TV system with free installation if you are with them.

Both companies offer free DVR (Digital Video Recorder) receiver and a free HD (HighDefinition) receiver. Your equipment is in quality and usability compared.

Pay-per-view - DirecTV offers 60 movies per month, plus numerous sporting events and special events. DISH Network offers 75 movies per month, plus sporting events and special events.

International Programming - DirecTV, with 10 international channels, the Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Italian, Russian, South Asian, Spanish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese, including planning. DISHNetwork offers 20 international channels, which includes African, Arabic, Armenian, Asian, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Israeli, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, South Asian, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu and programming.

Service Commitment - DirecTV and DISH Network both require a year commitment when you order their service.

Customer Service - Both DirecTV and DISH Network offer online customer service and toll-free customer service24 hours a day, 7 days a week.