DISH Pricing
DISH Network is America's most affordable all-digital provider, period. If you're considering upgrading from cable TV service or switching from DIRECTV, here's everything you need to know about why DISH Network is right for you.
Comparison data provided by www.dish.com and www.directv.com. Includes promotional pricing. Local and state sales tax and fees for equipment or additional programming may apply.
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Your DISH SAVINGS
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Smart Pack
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Entertainment
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Your Savings$432
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America's Top 120™
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Choice™
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Your Savings$180
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America's Top 200™
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Choice Xtra™
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Your Savings$72
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America's Top 250™
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Choice Ultimate™
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Your Savings$36
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America's
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Premier™
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Your Savings$84
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Equipment
When comparing DISH Network and DIRECTV, wise consumers ask: How Much?, How (and When) Am I Paying for The Hardware?, Is it cash up-front?, Should I get an "In Home Service Plan" model or "free" model because of poor or no credit?
Sports
DISH Network offers several pro sports packages such as the NFL Network, NBA League Pass, NHL Center Ice, Direct Kick, and ESPN Game Plan along with niche sports programming like the popular College Game-Day Plan. DISH Network offers the same sports for less than DIRECTV
Movies
Both DISH Network and DIRECTV offer the same number of premium movie channels, such as Starz®, Encore®, Showtime®, and HBO®. The real difference here is in the number of Pay-Per-View (PPV) movie channels offered, where DISH Network has a great advantage, with up to 60 PPV choices/day versus DIRECTV's 55 channels.)
Adult
Both DISH Network and DIRECTV currently offer 9 "adult" channels (including Playboy).
General Interest
DISH Network's packages offer favorable "general interest" programming and add more on a regular basis. Consumers get to decide what they can spend, what they want to watch, and which packages offer the best value. You can get over 100 TV channels for less on DISH Network compared to DIRECTV.
International
DISH Network has cornered the market here, offering approximately 270 International channels in 29 languages. DIRECTV offers 8 languages.
