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1/03/2010

DirecTV Versus Dish Network

In this Sunday's local newspaper, there were two advertisements touting DirecTV satellite service and Dish Network satellite service. Both ads are flashy, colorful, and informative. However, upon inspection of both ads, they both claim to have the most HD channels.

DirecTv Deals
DirecTv Deals
In DirecTV's ad, they claim in bold print that nobody has more HD channels. They state they have 130 plus HD channels and Dish Network and cable has less. Well, that sounds like a pretty good selling feature. The most HD channels. Over 130 channels. What in the world could Dish Network offer that is better than 130 plus HD channels. Check out the next photo to see what they offer.








Dish TV Deals
Dish TV Deals
In Dish Networks ad, they claim to have over 140 HD channels available. The ad follows up with, "No one offers more HD than Dish Network!" Hmmn... Houston, we have a problem. How can both satellite companies claim to have the most HD channels?

Simple! The devil is in the details. DirecTV claims in the fine print that Dish TV only has 115 FULL TIME HD channels. Apparently that means several channels are not broadcast 24 hours a day. Still, DishTV has 140 plus channels.



Lesson to be learned here. Both DirecTV and DishTV claims are dubious at best. Use caution when signing a contract. Expect a two year contract. Ask what the cost of the selected package will be after the sign up bonus. Make sure you ask about the cost of the DVR and multiple room charges as well. Ask about the premium channels like HBO and Cinemax. Ask what the cancellation fees are if you do not like the service. It could be in the hundreds of dollars. Ask how long and how much a service call will be and cost.

When it comes to buying TV satellite service from DirecTV or Dish Network, the Grassy Knoll Institute warns: Caveat Emptor. (let the buyer beware)



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12 comments:

  1. Andi1/04/2010 5:24 AM

    This isn't a conspiracy. Everyone knows they rip rip you off making you sign a contract you cant get out of without paying 400 bucks. I dont know about Dish but direct tv sucks.

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  2. DataKing1/04/2010 7:15 AM

    Cable is the lesser of the tv evils.

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  3. DataKing1/04/2010 7:16 AM

    Damn, hit send button to soon. I wonder why comcast doesn't offer as many hd channels as direct tv does. If they can, why can't the cable companies?

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  4. jameswilliamz1/04/2010 9:48 PM

    Hi

    Great information and over 130 channels, the world could Dish Network offer that is better than 130 plus HD channels. check out the next photo to see what they offer.

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  5. LOTGK1/05/2010 3:28 AM

    Andi, that seems the consensus on DirecTV.

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  6. LOTGK1/05/2010 3:30 AM

    True, one thing that cable lacks, at least my provider, Armstrong Cable, is a very small line up of HD channels. Hopefully 2010 will see a large addition of those channels.

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  7. LOTGK1/05/2010 3:31 AM

    I think they can, but probably waiting to figure out how to charge us more money.

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  8. LOTGK1/05/2010 3:42 AM

    Photos don't appear in the comments section. Sorry.

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  9. Max Jackl1/06/2010 3:26 AM

    I'm sticking with cable, sounds like to much of a hassle.

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  10. LOTGK1/06/2010 3:57 AM

    Agreed. After the introductory offer, the prices increase dramatically. Who wants that especially when you are locked intoa two year contract.

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  11. Anti-christ1/08/2010 4:15 AM

    The devil is in the details.

    Exactly.

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  12. LOTGK1/08/2010 2:58 PM

    Yes, exactly.

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