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- 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.
- DIRECTV is the nation's #1 digital satellite entertainment service.
- In addition to low prices, many offers include FREE installation and equipment.
- DIRECTV combines America's favorite network channels, other popular networks not available from many cable services, a pay per view movie service with up to 55 choices of movies and special events a day, local channels in many markets, and an unprecedented sports subscription lineup.
- DIRECTV has created a programming service specifically driven to offer customers more choice and value for their entertainment dollar.
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Comparing DirecTV &
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| Adult Programs | DirecTV currently offers 5 adult channels. | Dish offers 6 adult channels. |
| Popularity | More than 11 million customers in the United States. | Fastest growing with more than 8 million customers. |
| Signal | 100% Digital MPEG2 | 100% Digital MPEG2 |
| Customer Service | DirecTV offers a 24 hour customer service line. | Dish offers 24 hour customer service, which is actually done in-house. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. | Pricing | Basic packages prices start at $29.99. | Basic packages prices start at $29.99. |
| Personal Video Recording | DirecTV offers TiVo. | Dish offers it's own Personal Video Recorder (PVR), which is very similar to TiVo. |
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- The most recent movies, live sporting events, concerts, and much more are all available with a touch of a button.
- 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.
- With hundreds of channels to choose from, Dish's packages are put together to give you choice and value.
- DishPro 301 is the latest Dish entry-level satellite receiver. It features a sleek low-profile design and offers interactive capabilities to enhance the television experience.
- 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.
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