Satellite TV Networks - DIRECTV, DISH Network, and SkyAngel Compared
April 30th, 2007
If you’re looking for a bargain and you want the biggest variety of programming, DISH Network has the least expensive program packages, the most channels, the most HD programming, the most pay-per-view movies and events, the most game channels, and the most music channels.
Sky Angel charges $149 for one dish, one receiver, and one remote, and extra receivers are $99 each. Installation costs $99 to $199 depending on the complexity of the installation.
Where programming is concerned, both Dish Network and DirecTV offer excellent entertainment packages in high quality digital transmission. Over 256 channels are available for Dish Network programming. Dish Network broadcasts as many as 231 NFL pre-season, regular season and post-season playoff games without having to purchase a costly season package subscription! It has more comprehensive international programming with additional foreign language programming packages.
DISH Network offers 350 program channels including movie channels, music channels, sports packages, game channels, and pay-per-view programs.. Their prices start at $29.99 a month for 230 channels of satellite TV programming including 60 Sirius satellite radio channels and three months of Starz Movie Pak.
Sky Angel provides 24 hour, 7 days-a-week online and toll-free customer service.
Sky Angel Network