Two major television providers of the United States, DISH Network and DirecTV offer a wide vista of services and programming packages. For a subscriber it becomes really a tough job to make the right choice. Nevertheless when you are opting for a satellite TV package, you will definitely go for the one that will help you make the most out of money that you have spend. Before delving deep into the matter it becomes imperative to make a comparative study of the same.

First let us discuss the point from the perspective of television equipments that are being provided by both these honchos. DISH Network definitely has more say than DirecTV on this. DISH Network provides satellite TV receivers to their subscribers at free of cost and also offers free installation services up to 6 rooms. For the first time subscribers, DISH Network has special offers. These include free upgrade to HD DVR, 3 months free HBO and Showtime, 3 HD receivers for free of cost. So far as DirecTV is concerned it also offers satellite TV receiver at free of cost but it is restricted to only few lucky satellite TV dish and receivers. Also the DirecTV subscriber has to pay out extra money for a DVR upgrade. Those who want to go for a DISH HD receiver more bucks need to be spent. So, DISH Network stands out to be the winner in this matter.

In terms of programming packages both DISH Network and Direct TV give plenty of choices to their viewers. Starting from sports events, premium movies, latest musical bonanza you will get all of them. Dish Network also offers a range of programming options for the viewers. It is quite cheap since it starts with nominal price of $24.99 per month under which you will watch almost one hundred and twenty channels. However DirecTV offers 255 channels where you will get movie channel, movies, international programming, music channels, sports packages and the package is little more expensive. It starts at $29.99 per month. Here also DISH Network subscribers are in advantageous position.

Another lucrative feature of DISH Network is that it offers varied selection of channels like that of Latino as well as various International channels and shows. So those who are staying away from home and want to stay in touch with the homeland culture, selecting DISH Network would be the best option for them.

Also if you want excellent customer service and satisfaction DISH Network should be your preferable choice. According to 2010 American Customer Satisfaction DISH Network stands out to be the number one in providing best customer service amongst all the existing satellite and cable television providers. Excellent after-sales service and customer handling strategies make DISH Network better option as compared to DirecTV.

From the discussion it becomes quite obvious that DISH Network is the better option than its hardcore competitor DirecTV.