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DirecTV
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Dish Network
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Quick Overview:
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Number 1 satellite tv provider in the country. DirecTV has over ten million satisfied subscribers.
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The most rapidly growing satellite provider. Dish Network is gaining increasing business and loyalty from customers.
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Channels:
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Over 225 channels available.
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Over 500 channels available.
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Signal Quality:
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Complete high quality digital signal.
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Complete high quality digital signal.
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Local Channels:
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Carries local channels for most major cities in the United States for 5.00 per channel per month.
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Carries local channels for most major cities in the United States for 5.99 per channel per month.
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Setup Fee:
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None.
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None.
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Plan Pricing:
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Plans available from 33.99 and up.
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Plans available from 24.99 and up.
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Current Specials:
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Click for current specials.
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Click for current specials.
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DVR Options:
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DirecTV offers TIVO. TIVO capable systems start at about 39.95.
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Dish Network offers Digital Video Recorder systems at no additional cost.
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HDTV Options:
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DirecTV offers HDTV systems starting at about 369.00. You may also need to subscribe to their optional HDTV plan for an extra 10.99 a month.
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Dish Network offers HDTV systems at no additional cost. You may also need to subscribe to their HDTV package for an additional 9.99 a month.
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Sports Programming:
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The following are special sports programming packages that cost extra available with DirecTV:
- NFL Sunday Ticket
- NBA League Pass
- NHL Center Ice
- ESPN Game Plan
- ESPN Full Court
- Cricket Ticket
- MLB Extra Innings
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The following are special sports packages that cost extra available with Dish Network:
- MultiSport Package
- MLB Extra Innings
- NBA League Pass
- NHL Center Ice
- ESPN College Baseball Grand Slam
- ESPN Game Plan Football
- ESPN Full Court College Basketball
- Cricket
- Soccer English Premier League
- Soccer FA Cup
- CONCACAF Under 20 Youth Tournament
- Soccer MLS Direct Kick
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