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Side-by-Side Comparisons of DIRECTV and Dish Network

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Over 25 million people enjoy satellite TV as an alternative to cable. 

The program pricing for Dish Network is slightly less than DIRECTV for a comparable range of services. The difference is greater at the lower end of the offer spectrum. The table below illustrates the different channel choices and comparative program pricing of both the networks

The table below compares the two satellite TV companies, Dish Network and DIRECTV across the full range of programming options.

Current Promotion Terms & conditions apply - see offer for full details	» All packages include local channels Free » Free system for up to 4 rooms » Free DVR or HD equipment upgrade » Free standard installation in up to 4 rooms	» Add HD for $10/mo - 130+ HD channels  » Free system for up to 4 rooms » Free DVR or HD Receiver » Free standard installation in up to 4 Rooms
Programming Packages Prices are per month during promotional period	» Dish Family 24.99 55+ Channels of family friendly programming » ClassicBronze100 $24.99 120+ Channels Add over 55 HD channels for only $10/mo » ClassicBronze100+   $29.99 131+ Channels Add over 55 HD channels for only $10/mo » ClassicSilver200 $37.99 220+ Channels Add over 70 HD channels for only $10/mo » ClassicGold250 $54.99 260+ Channels Add over 80 HD channels for only $10/mo » America's Everything Pak - ClassicGold250 +  HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax & NBA TV $87.98 290+ Channels Add over 80 HD channels for only $10/mo	» Family $29.99  40 Channels » Choice $34.99 for 12 mos. 150+ Channels » Choice XTRA $39.99 for 12 mos. 200+ Channels » Plus DVR $44.99 for 12 mos. 200+ Channels » Plus HD DVR $54.99 for 12 mos. 200+ Channels » Premier $104.99 $63.99 Up to 2 mos 265+ Channels (31 Premium Channels)
Local Channels	» Included in programming package	Included in programming package
Premium Movies Both offer HBO, Cinemax, Showtime & Starz plus Pay-per-View features	» One premium HBO          $15.99 Cinemax   $12.99 Showtime $12.99 Starz          $12.99 Playboy     $15.99 » Two premiums $22/mo » Three premiums $31//mo » Four premiums $40/mo » Five premiums $50/mo	» One premium $12.00   (HBO $13.00) » Two premiums $23.00   (w/HBO $24.00) » Three premiums $34.00   (w/HBO $34.00) » Four premiums $45.00 (w/HBO $46.00)
Sports Regional sports networks subject to extensive blackout rules	Available Sports Packages » ESPN Game Plan $135 / season » ESPN Full Court Check back next season » NBA League Pass Check back next season » Multi-Sports Package $5.99/mo » NHL Center Ice Order NHL Center Ice by October 31st and get the Early Bird Package for only 4 payments of $40.95! » MLS Direct Kick Pay-per-view and packages available. Check DishNetwork.com » Setanta Sports $14.99/mo » College Sports ESPNU available in Classic Gold 250Package & America's Everything Pack » Regional Sports All regional sports networks are available with Classic Bronze 100+, Classic Silver 200, Classic Gold 250,  America's Everything Pack » Big 10 Sports Available with Classic Bronze 100+, Classic Silver 200, Classic Gold 250,  America's Everything Pack » Zee Sports Annual Package $299.99	» Provider of NFL Sunday Ticket, Nascar HotPass & NCAA Mega March Madness! » Regional sports networks included in Choice and Choice XTRA » All regional sports networks plus other sports networks $12.00 or less
High Definition Requires HDTV and receiver; certain HD programming (e.g., HBO) only included with subscription to that network	» Add HD for $10/mo » Over 80 channels available » HD local channels in some areas	» HD package $10/mo » More limited channels currently, but has announced expansion to 100 HD channels by year-end 2007 (more than cable & Dish Network) » HD local channels in some areas
Music	» SIRIUS Music included in Classic Silver 200, Classic Gold 250, America's Everything Pack, Dish Latino Dos & Dish Latino Max packages	» XM Radio included in Choice and Choice XTRA packages
International	» Extensive selection of packages and a la carte channels	» Extensive selection of packages and a la carte channels
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