Satellite TV offers an enormous amount of HD (high definition) content. Also, the signal transmitted over satellite to the viewer is digital, bringing crisp and clear channel surfing to each home. Beyond HD, though, there is a wide variety of international and local programming available through satellite that you can’t get through traditional cable.

You get more channels per dollar with satellite TV than through any other format.

Below is a very basic comparison of the different features of DirecTV and Dish Network offer. As an authorized retailer for both DirecTV and Dish Network, we can objectively guide you to select the programming and provider best suited to meet your individual viewing requirements.

Basic Features of DIRECTV and DISH Network
Programming DIRECTV DISH Network
Premium Sports Packages NFL Sunday Ticket

NCAA Mega March Madness

MLB Extra Innings

NBA League Pass

NHL Center Ice

ESPN Game Plan College Football

ESPN Full Court College Basketball

MLS Direct Kick & English Premier League Soccer

*Fox Sports Net

*Comcast Sports

*Regional Sports Channels vary with location and programming package.

 MLB Extra Innings

NBA League Pass

NHL Center Ice

ESPN Game Plan College Football

ESPN Full Court College Basketball

MLS Direct Kick & English Premier League Soccer

*Fox Sports Net

*Comcast Sports

*Regional Sports channels vary with location and programming package.
HDTV Both DIRECTV and DISH Network offer great HDTV lineups already – and they’re adding more satellites and channels!  If you’ve made the plunge and bought an HDTV set, there’s a lot to review.
International Both DIRECTV and DISH Network have bundles and individual channels (”A La Carte”) so you can get international Satellite TV shows broadcast in Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Indian, German, Italian, Korean and many more languages.
Digital Video Recording (DVR) DIRECTV DVR Service:

Dual-Tuner Models.

14-Day Program Guide.

 DISH Network DVR Service:

Single and Dual-Tuner Models.

9-Day Program Guide.
The differences between DirecTV’s and DISH Network’s DVR equipment and service is very small – this category is essentially a tie.  But one thing is for sure…Once you have one, you can never go back – watch TV on your own schedule without commercials.
Music – Audio

Surround Sound

 DIRECTV customers with the Total Choice programming package get 50 XM satellite radio music channels.  Para Todos subscribers get the same, plus five additional Latin music channels.  Total Choice Plus subscribers get 65 XM channels. DISH Network customers with the Top120 or Top180 programming packages get all 60+ Sirius satellite radio music channels.
Both DIRECTV and DISH Network have all of the standard music video channels (like MTV, VH1, CMT and many others) in all of their programming packages.

Both DIRECTV and DISH Network have audio that is 100% digital CD-quality and their music channels have no commercials!  The audio for music, movies and more is also compatible with home-theater surround-sound systems that use “Dolby Digital” sound format.
Note: Star Connection assumes no liability for above content; since it was derived from individual provider advertising materials. We offer it only as a quick overview for your convenience.