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- DIRECTV has created a programming service specifically driven to offer customers more choice and value for their entertainment dollar.
- Using the most advanced satellite technology, we deliver more than 225 channels of programming to homes and businesses that have DIRECTV receiving equipment, which features a small satellite dish, a digital set-top receiver and a remote control.
- Excellent offers are available for both single and multi-room DIRECTV, HDTV and TiVO Satellite TV systems.
- We feature DIRECTV Satellite TV Systems... from the basic DIRECTV Systems to those with TiVO and HDTV.
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Comparing DirecTV &
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| 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. |
| Number of Channels | Supports up to 225 channels. | Supports up to 256 channels. |
| Adult Programs | DirecTV currently offers 5 adult channels. | Dish offers 6 adult 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. | Signal | 100% Digital MPEG2 | 100% Digital MPEG2 |
| Pricing | Basic packages prices start at $29.99. | Basic packages prices start at $29.99. |
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- With hundreds of channels to choose from, Dish's packages are put together to give you choice and value.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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