DIRECTV vs DISH NETWORK

There are 2 primary Satellite TV providers that are servicing the USA. DIRECTV and Dish Network. While their services may seem similar, there are several differences that we feel are important to point out before you make a decision.

BREAKING NEWS Channel Access	You can get all these channels on DIRECTV.	Effective 03/09/2004, Dish Network no longer airs MTV, BET, VH1, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and CBS-affiliated stations in Austin, TX, Baltimore, MD, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX, Denver, CO, Green Bay, WI, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, Minneapolis, MN, New York City, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Salt Lake City, UT, and San Francisco, CA.
Programming Pricing	As low as $36.99 for 125 channels or .30 cents per channel per month	As low as $24.99 for 50 channels or .50 per channel per month
Equipment Pricing & Ownership	FREE Systems are offered where you OWN your equipment and there is NO UPFRONT COSTS	FREE Systems are offered where you DO NOT OWN your equipment and there IS UPFRONT COSTS. Don't be mislead - these are leases
Install Times	3-7 Days	Varies
Offers TiVo?	YES	NO
NFL Sunday Ticket	YES	NO
MLB Extra Innings	YES	NO
March Madness NCAA Basketball	YES	NO
Local Channel Availability	YES	NO
DIRECTV PARA TODOS	YES	NO
ORDER	[order]

We think the choice is obvious... but you decide for yourself.

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