DIRECTV and DISH Premium Movie Comparison

For most, movies tend to make up a good chunk of their TV watching time. Whether it’s documentaries or horror flicks, there’s no shortage of channels or themes on satellite TV… you’re only limited by how much you’re willing to budget. Both DIRECTV and DISH Network offer movies a-la-carte and via discounted packages, so if […]

Compare DIRECTV and DISH DVRs (Hopper)

The most used piece of equipment for any satellite TV subscriber is their DVR (Digital Video Recorder). They’ve come a long way over the years and with heavy competition from both DIRECTV and DISH, they’ll only be getting better. For us, a top tier DVR has to deliver on the following: large hard drive, speed, […]

DIRECTV vs DISH Local Channels Comparison

For most new subscribers, local channels are a must. In addition to the quality programming, they help connect you to your community and neighborhood in ways few other media outlets can. Years ago, both DIRECTV and DISH used to charge extra for local channels, but they soon realized just about everyone wanted them and they […]

DIRECT vs DISH Cheap Satellite TV Pricing

When you’re shopping around for satellite TV, one of the most critical steps is figuring out how many channels you’ll need and the max you’re willing to pay. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of the base prices for the leading satellite TV packages available (see table below). Keep in mind these […]

DIRECTV vs DISH Sports Packages

If you’re a sports junky, satellite TV has just what you’re looking for. Both DIRECTV and DISH Network cover the major sports, but there is a slight difference when you dig into the details. For example, the NFL’s flagship subscription package (the NFL Sunday Ticket) is exclusively carried on DIRECTV — they pay big bucks […]