Two connection options: Via Satellite (dish required) or Via Internet (no dish required). Package price starting at $84.99 per month.
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Satellite TV in the United States has its advantages as it is nationwide available. Plus, it offers rather extensive programming that can fulfill the needs of any type of a TV watcher. Being it sports, movies, shows, news, or anything else emitted on a TV, providers like DISH or DIRECTV have it all.
As its name states, the way of getting a signal for your TV is from the satellite. Therefore, you get to watch your favorite programming after you get a satellite dish installed. In addition, since recently, DIRECTV has an option to deliver its signal through the internet, thus no dish installation is needed. Keep in mind that both DISH and DIRECTV have options that allow you to watch your TV shows anywhere you are. Both of these TV providers have apps that are used to watch TV on your other than TV devices, like mobile or computers. This is as long as you have an active subscription to their services.
As already mentioned, both DIRECTV and DISH offer four different packages to choose from. In addition, they offer programming packages for Spanish viewers, plus international packages in other languages. Below, we provide you with all the necessary links to our pages that offer more information for each of these programming topics.
DIRECTV comes with reward cards offer, free installation, 2-year price guarantee, and a lot of sports and entertainment programming. Its top PREMIER package comes with premium networks included.
Here are detailed table views of all the DIRECTV packages:
| DIRECTV Package | via Internet | via Satellite | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Number of Channels | Price | Number of Channels | |
| ENTERTAINMENT | $84.99/month | 90+ | $89.99/month | 175+ |
| CHOICE™ | $84.99/month | 125+ | $94.99/month | 215+ |
| ULTIMATE | $109.99/month | 160+ | $124.99/month | 280+ |
| PREMIER™ | $149.99/month | 185+ | $169.99/month | 350+ |
* Prices listed above are introductory. They require 24 months agreement, and they are guaranteed for the first 2 years. After 2 years, then month to month at then current prevailing prices apply, unless canceled.
| En Español Package | Price* | # of Channels in Spanish | # of Channels in English |
|---|---|---|---|
| MÁS LATINO™ Includes must-have Spanish and English channels |
$59.99/month | Up to 55+ | Up to 65+ |
| ÓPTIMO MÁS™ Entertainment for the entire family with popular children’s programming |
$74.99/month | Up to 80+ | Up to 125+ |
| MÁS ULTRA™ Enjoy more sports and movie channels with our top-rated package |
$89.99/month | Up to 80+ | Up to 160+ |
| LO MÁXIMO™ DIRECTV's entertainment-packed package for movie lovers |
$159.99/month | Up to 105+ | Up to 245+ |
* Prices listed above are guaranteed for the first 24 months. After 2 years, billing switches to month to month at then current prevailing prices unless canceled. The prices do not include taxes and fees. Advanced Receiver Service Fee $15/month is extra and applies. Packages require 24-month agreement, AutoPay, and Paperless Bill.
DISH satellite TV service comes with 3-year TV price guarantee, signal reliability money-back guarantee, free installation, and gift cards for switching from other providers (conditions apply). In addition, DISH is well known for its Hopper Smart DVR that is considered as one of he best on the market.
Here are detailed table views of all the DISH packages:
| DISH Package | Monthly Price* | Number of Channels |
|---|---|---|
| America's Top 120 | $91.99/month | 190 |
| America's Top 120 Plus | $106.99/month | 190+ |
| America's Top 200 | $111.99/month | 240+ |
| America's Top 250 | $121.99/month | 290+ |
* For 36 months plus taxes & fees. All DISH offers require credit qualification, 2-year commitment and eAutoPay.
| Latino Package | Price* | # of Channels in Spanish | Total # of Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| DishLATINO Clasico More than 180 channels in Spanish and English, including over 45 Spanish-language channels like Telemundo and ESPN Deportes |
$64.99/month | 45+ | 180+ |
| DishLATINO Plus 190+ channels including over 50 Spanish-language channels, with favorites like Cartoon Network and Antena 3 |
$66.99/month | 50+ | 190+ |
| DishLATINO Dos Over 225 favorite channels, designed for those seeking a mix of both Spanish and English content |
$91.99/month | 50+ | 225+ |
| DishLATINO Max Over 270 favorite channels, with the most complete selection of Spanish and English content |
$106.99/month | 60+ | 270+ |
* All offers require credit qualification, 2-year commitment and eAutoPay.
If by any chance you give up on the idea of ordering satellite TV service, you may be into streaming TV options. With streaming TV services, depending on the provider, you get on-demand content, live TV, or both. Over the last few years, with the advancements in the Internet technology, this type of TV service has become very popular. As long aa you are connected to the Internet, you can watch your TV shows anywhere on any device, being it your TV or a smartphone.
As both DIRECTV and DISH Network are big players in the TV programming market, they both offer streaming TV packages: