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- In addition to low prices, many offers include FREE installation and equipment.
- DIRECTV has created a programming service specifically driven to offer customers more choice and value for their entertainment dollar.
- Learn about satellite dishes, programming, installation, and multi-room systems. Select the best Satellite TV System for your needs.
- DIRECTV offers an incredible selection of entertainment for every member of the family -- all in the 100% digital-quality picture and sound that DIRECTV is known for.
- Excellent offers are available for both single and multi-room DIRECTV, HDTV and TiVO Satellite TV systems.
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Comparing DirecTV &
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| International Programs | DirecTV offers several packages with Spanish language channels. DirecTV also offers Chinese language programming with its Phoenix TV. | Dish offers several packages with Spanish language channels. |
| Number of Channels | Supports up to 225 channels. | Supports up to 256 channels. |
| Popularity | More than 11 million customers in the United States. | Fastest growing with more than 8 million customers. |
| Personal Video Recording | DirecTV offers TiVo. | Dish offers it's own Personal Video Recorder (PVR), which is very similar to TiVo. |
| Signal | 100% Digital MPEG2 | 100% Digital MPEG2 |
| Premium Channels | DirecTV offers HBO, Starz Super Pak, Showtime Unlimited, Cinemax, and their Sports Pack. | Dish also offers HBO, Starz, Showtime and Cinemax, but in slightly different configurations. | Customer Service | DirecTV offers a 24 hour customer service line. | Dish offers 24 hour customer service, which is actually done in-house. |
| Sports Programs | Exclusive packages include NHL Center Ice, ESPN Game Plan, ESPN Full Court, MLB Extra Innings, NY Yankee Games, NBA League Pass and NFL Sunday Ticket. | Offers many sports channels, College Game-Day Plan, and many free NFL games. |
| Pricing | Basic packages prices start at $29.99. | Basic packages prices start at $29.99. |
| Adult Programs | DirecTV currently offers 5 adult channels. | Dish offers 6 adult channels. |
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- DishPVR 510 is an integrated Satellite TV receiver and Personal Video Recorder (PVR) that gives you the ability to record and control TV programming in a way you never could before.
- Dish is on top of the world when it comes to International programming. No other provider can offer so many choices. Bring the culture of your homeland, into your home with Dish.
- Have more than two TVs? No problem! Dish has a great option for you. The Digital Home Plan offers satellite service for up to 4 televisions, with no equipment to buy!
- Get hundreds of hours of Hollywood hit movies, award-winning original programming, concerts and sports specials...for just pennies a day!
- Watch 100% Digital programming on up to two TVs and get FREE Basic Installation when you purchase two satellite TV receivers for FREE and commit to 12 months of programming.
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