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Satellite Television |
When satellite television first hit the market in the 1990s, home dishes were huge and expensive metal units and only the most die-hard TV fans would go through all the hassle and expense of putting in their own dish. Now advanced technology and services have made satellite TV easy to install and use. Satellite TV is now proving to be the biggest television breakthrough since Cable. Satellite TV is a lot like broadcast TV, however satellite solves most of the problems of broadcast range issues. Satellite services are available almost anywhere because satellite companies have strategically placed satellites above the earth. In addition to a wider geographical coverage than broadcast or cable TV, satellite TV can give you higher quality picture, better audio channels, and a wider range of channels due to the ability to receive programming from so many sources. Below is a comparison of the top satellite TV providers available, along with options for more customized solutions. All special offers below are for online purchases only. Enjoy.
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| Satellite Television Comparison |
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Dish Network
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Direct TV
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Sky Angel
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Satellite TV Equipment |
Free dish and free four-room receiver system. New customers: Free HD DVR |
Free dish and free four-room receiver system. New Customers: Free HD or DVR. |
$149 for one dish, one receiver, and one remote |
Installation |
Free |
Free |
$99 - $199 |
Best Value Package |
$39.99/mo. for 220+ channels, 35 music channels, 54 Sirius satellite radio channels, plus free HBO and Showtime for 3 months |
$34.99 mo. for 210+ channels, 77 satellite radio channels, plus free HBO, Cinemax, Starz, and Showtime for 3 months; HBO Go and MaxGo online.
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$14.99/mo. for 20 TV channels and 16 satellite radio channels |
Lowest Price Package |
$24.99/mo. "Dish America" package: 60+ channels all HD. |
$29.99/mo. "The Choice" package: 150+ channels plus free Showtime for 3 months. |
$14.99/mo. for 20 TV channels and 16 satellite radio channels |
Local Channels |
Included with service |
Included with service |
Included with service |
Music Channels |
52 music channels and 60 Sirius satellite radio channels |
84 Sonic Tap satellite radio channels |
16 Sky Angel radio channels |
Pay-Per-View |
75 movies per month, plus sports and special events |
60 movies per month, plus sports and special events |
None |
Sports Packages |
CricketTicket
DIRECTV Golf
DIRECTV Soccer
DIRECTV SPORTS PACK
DIRECTV Tennis
ESPN FULL COURT
ESPN GamePlan™
FOX Soccer Plus
MLB EXTRA INNINGS®
MLS DirectKick™
NASCAR® HotPass
NBA League Pass™
NCAA MEGA MARCH MADNESS®
NFL SUNDAY TICKET™
NHL Center Ice™
UFC
WWE |
DISH MULTI-SPORT
ESPN FULL COURT
ESPN GamePlan™
FOX Soccer Plus
MLS DirectKick™
NBA League Pass™
NHL Center Ice™
ZEE Sport |
AFA Channel
Universal Sports Network
NFL Network
CBS Sports Network
Tennis Channel
MLB Network
The Sportsman Channel
Outdoor Channel
Versus
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| Satellite Television REVIEWS |
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DIRECTV is the largest satellite TV provider and is top ranked in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates. They offer over 225 channels of programming including movie channels, music channels, pay-per-view programs, news and weather channels, and sports packages. DIRECTV is priced slightly higher than DISH, but has a few programming options like NFL Sunday Ticket, that you can't get with DISH NETWORK.
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DISH Network is the fastest-growing satellite TV provider and is top ranked in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates. They offer 350 channels of programming including movie channels, music channels, news and weather channels, sports packages, and pay-per-view programs. Known for their variety of programs, rather than premium programming, Dish has something for everyone - especially those seeking variety.
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Sky Angel offers Christian TV shows, special events, conferences, children's shows, inspirational programming, and radio programs. This is a great low-cost, reliable service for those tired of monitoring what the family watches for fear of adult content.
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