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- 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 is the nation's #1 digital satellite entertainment service.
- Learn about satellite dishes, programming, installation, and multi-room systems. Select the best Satellite TV System for your needs.
- 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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| Signal | 100% Digital MPEG2 | 100% Digital MPEG2 |
| Adult Programs | DirecTV currently offers 5 adult channels. | Dish offers 6 adult channels. |
| Customer Service | DirecTV offers a 24 hour customer service line. | Dish offers 24 hour customer service, which is actually done in-house. |
| Number of Channels | Supports up to 225 channels. | Supports up to 256 channels. |
| 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. | Pricing | Basic packages prices start at $29.99. | Basic packages prices start at $29.99. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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- 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!
- 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.
- 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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