Saturday, March 8, 2008

Dilemma Between Cable TV And Dish Network - Who Has The Best?

There has been a heated argument prevailing in the United States between DISH Network and the normal cable providers. The cable providers are losing their customers to the network resulting in the ongoing battle. Let's explore why,

The average monthly cable charges are around $39.95 though they may vary from region to region. The monthly subscription includes a base fee of $37.30 for 64 channels, with an extra charge of $10.95 a month if the customer desires to view any digital channels.

DISH network on the other hand provides 40 channels for $19.99 and around 230 channels for $29.99 inclusive of the 60 SIRIUS radio channels. And since DISH network is a satellite provider all the viewing is in the digital format at no extra cost. Cable service providers have increased their fees by 22% in the past three years while those of the network have remained the same.

However looking at the negative side of things, you have to pay for the receivers provided by the network while those given by the cable provider are free of cost. But with the DISH network on the other hand you get a free satellite dish, 4 room receiving system and DVR or HD recorder. The installation for all of the above is for free, while cable providers charge for installation of their basic setup.

DISH network surpasses not only the cable network but also its own rival DirecTV when it comes to programming. They provide 350 channels, which include 50 music channels, 60 radio channels, 31 movie channels, 10 sports packages, 21 international channels and 80 pay-per-view channels, all in top quality digital format.

When it comes to blackouts, DISH network leaves the cable provider's way behind. The cable TV blackouts range between 3-5% per year, DISH network blackouts lie in the moderate range of 1%. It also has the highest customer satisfaction rating in the last five years. To add to customer satisfaction, DISH network provides a toll free 24/7 customer service facility.

Thereby DISH network turns out to be a clear winner amongst all competitors.

Article by Teddy

Just in case you are looking for Dish Network deals, the online ordering process is pretty simple. All you need to do is to select the right retailer, place your order and schedule the convenient time for system installation, and wait home at the pre-set installation time. You will only need to fix your programming choices only when the system is fixed. You can always learn more about Dish Network and DirecTV deals, as well as more shopping guides in cable TV vs Satellite TV at Satellite TV Issue.

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