The above information shows quite clearly that taking everything into account DISH Network, acknowledged as America's best satellite TV provider, offers the very best overall deal for long term subscribers - a deal that's superior to their main competitor.
How do they do it?
Because they have:
Superior Program Package prices
Superior Equipment deals
Superior High Definition service
By whatever standard
DISH Network
is clearly superior to DirecTV
When looking at DISH Network versus DirecTV, DISH Network is the one. On price alone it beats DirecTV hands down - in fact the savings over a year by signing up with DISH Network are huge, and not to be ignored in difficult times such as these.
Why pay hundred of dollars more to get service
that's no better
than DISH Network - the best dish satellite TV system available,
EVEN AFTER REBATES & PROMOTIONS,
DISH NETWORK JUST CAN'T BE BEATEN!
Everything Pak + HD & Platinum Add-On
America's Top 200 + HD & Platinum Add-On
America's Top 120 + HD & Platinum Add-On
For new, first-time subscribers,
DISH Network has a special, introductory offer that's just too good to miss - in the first 12 months of any 24 month commitment, the everyday Program Package Prices per month have been substantially reduced.
This offer requires a commitment on the part of the subscriber. See details
170 channels, 28 languages
Free only with Online Orders
4 Room Standard Equipment
Free Satellite Dish and Installation
No 100% HD Package available from DIRECTV
1080p programming now available from DIRECTV
No 100% stand-alone HD Package available
1080p refers to the number of lines of resolution displayed on the TV screen. Not to be confused with the 1080i format, the 1080p resolution gives the best possible picture presentation, with a clearer, more distinct image, especially with sports and action-packed programmes.
DISH Network offers Video on Demand in 1080p resolution giving its subscribers a better VoD experience than any other satellite or cable TV provider.
100% HD Packages start at $34.99/mo
The first provider to give 1080p programs
DISH Network has 100% stand-alone HD packages
Superior High Definition - HD
DIRECTV DO NOT provide a 30sec. skip button
DIRECTV require separate DVRs for each TV
best HD DVR with the largest recording capacity in the industry - according to the professionals.
DISH's DuoDVR VIP
722 award-winning DVR
30 second skip button exclusive to Dish Network
DISH Network's DVRs work on two TVs
Superior Program Package Prices
Short-term deals have been ignored in order to get a true long-term price comparison between both providers.
The above prices are the current everyday prices and ignore any short term deals for first-time subscribers.
NO 'HD only' package available from DIRECTV
Add-ons 'HD Access' & 'HD Extra Pack' available
DISH America HD with Locals: $34.99/mo
A 'HD only' package with 65+ channels all in HD
HD Access Package: $10.00/mo
Add to any programming Package
DISH America HD add-on Packages: $10.00/mo
Add HD & Platinum for only $10/mo. to Basic Packs
The Premier Package: $109.99/mo
More than 265 channels incl. Locals
'Everything' Pak with Locals: $99.99/mo
More than 295 channels plus Locals
The Choice Extra Plus DVR Package: $66.99/mo
More than 200 channels incl. locals
America's Top 200/DVR & Locals: $58.99/mo
More than 220 channels plus Locals
The Choice Extra Package: $60.99/mo
More than 200 channels incl. Locals
America's Top 200 with Locals: $52.99/mo
More than 220 channels plus Locals
The Family Package: $29.99/mo
More than 50 channels incl.Locals
DishFAMILY with Locals: $24.99/mo
More than 55 channels incl. Locals
DISH America HD 
