Compare Satellite TV Companies -- DISH Network , DIRECTV, and Sky Angel
Compare Satellite TV Companies
Here's a side-by-side comparison of DISH Network, DIRECTV, and Sky Angel ...
Company Information - DISH Network: Launched in 1996, DISH Network has 9 satellites and more than 12 million subscribers. - DIRECTV: Launched in 1994, DIRECTV has 15 satellites and more than 14 million subscribers. - Sky Angel: Launched in 1981, they utilize DISH Network's satellites, equipment, and broadcast facilities.
Customer Satisfaction Rating - DISH Network: Ranked #1 by J.D. Power & Associates - DIRECTV: Ranked #2 by J.D. Power & Associates - Sky Angel: Not currently ranked.
Compare Programming
Program Packages - DISH Network: Packages start at $19.99 for 40 channels and go up to $74.99 for 350 channels. - DIRECTV: Packages start at $41.99 for 155 channels and go up to $96.99 for 250 channels. - Sky Angel: Program package is $14.99 for 36 channels.
Local Channels - DISH Network: Adding local channels costs $5 per month. - DIRECTV: Adding local channels costs $3 per month. - Sky Angel: Adding local channels costs $5.99 per month.
Music Channels - DISH Network: Offers 52 music channels plus 60 Sirius radio channels. - DIRECTV: Offers 67 XM radio channels. - Sky Angel: Offers 16 music channels.
Pay-Per-View - DISH Network: Movies cost $3.99, special event prices vary. - DIRECTV: Movies cost $3.99, special event prices vary. - Sky Angel: Included with service.
Sports Packages - DISH Network: Offers a variety of sports packages. - DIRECTV: Offers a variety of sports packages. - Sky Angel: Does not offer sports packages.
Internet Service - DISH Network: Offers Internet service. - DIRECTV: Offers Internet service. - Sky Angel: Does not offer Internet service.
Service Commitment - DISH Network: One year commitment , charges fee for early cancellation. - DIRECTV: One year commitment , charges fee for early cancellation. - Sky Angel: One year commitment, charges fee for early cancellation.
Compare Equipment
Equipment Prices - DISH Network: Free dish and up to four receivers when you subscribe to their service. - DIRECTV: Free dish and up to four receivers when you subscribe to their service. - Sky Angel: Charges $149 for one dish, one receiver, and one remote.
Equipment Warranty - DISH Network: Lifetime warranty - DIRECTV: One year warranty - Sky Angel: Lifetime warranty
DVR's (digital video recorders) - DISH Network: Free DVR receivers ($4.98 per month for service). - DIRECTV: Free DVR receivers after $99 rebate ($4.99 per month for service). - Sky Angel: Not offered at this time.
HD (high definition) receivers - DISH Network: Two free receivers. - DIRECTV: Free receiver (after $99 mail-in rebate). - Sky Angel: Not offered at this time.
Installation - DISH Network: Dish and receiver(s) installed free. - DIRECTV: Dish and receiver(s) installed free. - Sky Angel: Dish and receivers cost $99 to $199 to install.
Installation Time - DISH Network: One to five days depending on location. - DIRECTV: One to five days depending on location. - Sky Angel: One to five days depending on location.
Compare Miscellaneous Information
Customer Service - DISH Network: Offers 24/7 toll-free and online customer service. - DIRECTV: Offers 24/7 toll-free and online customer service. - Sky Angel: Offers 24/7 toll-free and online customer service.
Free Bonus Gifts - DISH Network: Click on links below to review current offers. - DIRECTV: Click on links below to review current offers. - Sky Angel: Click on links below to review current offers.
Ordering - DISH Network: 24/7 online ordering and toll-free ordering. - DIRECTV: 24/7 online ordering and toll-free ordering. - Sky Angel: 24/7 online ordering and toll-free ordering.
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