Is Dish Network Right For Me?
Are you one of the many consumers currently considering making
the switch to satellite TV from cable TV but are overwhelmed
with the options? Don't worry, you are not alone. More and more
people are deciding to make the transition to satellite TV but
don't know where to start. Hopefully, this article will help
clear up some of the confusion by giving you an overview of one
of the most popular providers of satellite TV, Dish Network.
Pricing
The first question everyone asks is "How much does it cost?".
Truthfully, it all depends on the options you choose to include
in your plan, which can be customized to suit virtually any
need. Dish Network's cheapest plan, America's Top 60, starts at
just $31.99. This includes access to the 60 most popular
channels in America. For the person who wants a solid variety of
programming but doesn't want any extra frills, this is the way
to go. From here, Dish Network offers more extensive programming
packages that top out with the master of them all, the
"America's 'Everything' Package". This is for the person who
literally wants it all. For a modest $86.99, it includes the 180
most popular channels as well as 31 movie channels. With this
many choices, nobody should ever have a problem finding
something to watch!
In addition to the 'America's Top' series programming listed
above, Dish Network also provides numerous other specialty
packages including your Local channels, Sports, Movies,
International, and HDTV. These packages can be mixed with the
'America's Top' plans to create the programming just right for
you.
Aside from programming, there may be some other nominal fees
included if your package needs to support additional rooms,
HDTV, and/or DVR:
Additional TVs
With any Dish Network programming package, your first two
(non-HD) TV connections are free, but there may be an extra
monthly charge for more than two TVs.
HDTV
As the home theater industry continues to grow at an increasing
rate, high end equipment is quickly becoming more common in
today's homes. High definition television certainly falls into
this category and Dish Network is there to accommodate. With
their HDTV program you'll receive free activation, six months of
service for free, and your choice of 7 different receivers to
choose from. After your free six months of HDTV service is up,
the monthly charge becomes $9.99 plus another $5.00 for each
additional receiver.
DVR
Another popular feature in home theaters that Dish Network
provides for is DVR technology. This will allow you to record
your favorite shows and watch them at your convenience. The free
Dish Network DVR receiver will digitally store all your shows
and movies in one place so there are no tapes or discs to keep
track of. Simply navigate through the on screen menu, enter the
name of the show you want to record, and that's it! As with the
HDTV program, Dish Network offers free installation and your
choice of 7 receivers. There is an additional fee for each DISH
Player-DVR of $4.98.
While this review is specifically on Dish Network,
only one of the satellite TV providers available today, the
products and services they offer remain quite comparable to
their competitors and could be taken as a general review of the
industry as a whole. When considering which satellite tv
provider to go with, you must first decide what your specific
needs are and then find the provider that best suits your
situation. Home entertainment is a rapidly growing industry and
is becoming more and more competitive each day. This is great
news for you, the customer! This surge in competition coupled
with regular advances in technology guarantee that the options
available to you are only going to get better and cheaper in the
months and years to come.