Cheap Satellite TV -- Who Has the Best Deals?
Just a few years ago there was no such thing as a cheap
satellite TV system. A decent system cost anywhere from $2,000
to $10,000 for a satellite TV dish and the array of electronic
boxes that came with it. Not only that, it cost hundreds of
dollars to have a big-dish satellite TV system installed.
Today, because the satellite TV industry has become so
competitive, dealers are giving away satellite TV systems to
entice people to subscribe to their satellite TV service. Even
the installation is free.
So when it comes to finding a cheap TV system, you're in luck.
They're not just cheap, they're free.
Satellite TV Systems
Here's what you get when you subscribe to either DISH Network or
DIRECTV's satellite TV service:
* A free satellite TV dish and mounting stand.
* Up to four free satellite TV receivers plus universal remote
controls.
* Free professional installation of your system in up to four
rooms of your home.
* Free DVR (digital video recording) receivers so you can
record your favorite programs.
* HDTV satellite TV receivers (optional) for high definition
reception.
Note: DISH Network and DIRECTV offer bonus gifts such as a free
DVD player and home theater system when you order their service.
Click on the links below to see the latest offers.
Cheap Satellite TV Service
When it comes to satellite TV service, you can pay anywhere from
$31.99 a month for 60 channels of programming, on up to $93.99 a
month for 215 channels.
Both DISH Network or DIRECTV's satellite TV service includes the
following:
* More than 225 program channels with digital-quality picture
and sound.
* Up to 500 commercial-free movies per month.
* DVR (digital video recording) so you can bypass commercials
and record your favorite programs.
* HD (high definition) programming.
* Up to 60 pay-per-view programs per day. * Your local channels
with digital picture and sound.
* Commercial-free music channels with all-digital sound. *
Toll-free and online 24/7 customer service. Note: DISH Network
and DIRECTV offer special introductory programming rates for new
customers. Click on the links below for current offers.
The Bottom Line
Getting the cheapest price for satellite TV depends on whether
you want the cheapest service, or you want the cheapest price
per channel.
DISH Network has the cheapest satellite TV service. Their
starter package -- America's Top Sixty -- gives you 60 channels
of satellite TV programming, including your local channels, for
$31.99 per month.
DIRECTV's Total Choice program package offers the cheapest price
per channel at $0.31 per channel ($41.99