Satellite TV has been a game-changer for homes in even the most remote areas in America. What used to be a frustrating experience with limited channels and routine outages has turned into a highly smooth and interactive one, thanks to providers like DISH and DirecTV. Both these providers are leaders in the satellite TV space, offering a range of satellite TV plans, deals, promotions, and user-friendly features.

But which one takes the cake? That’s what this article aims to find out.

Thsi article will analyse the pros and cons of DISH and DirecTV individually based on the aspects below, to help you make an informed choice that suits your unique needs and lifestyle. Please note that the pricing mentioned in this article is subject to change.

Plans and Prices

DISH offers six plans, with prices starting from $72.99 for 50+ channels, and DirecTV offers four plans, starting from $89.99 for 165+ channels. Both providers are neck to neck when it comes to installation fees, activation fees, and price guarantees, with both locking prices for two years.

While DirecTV offers local channels for free, they do charge up to $20 for regional sports networks, whereas DISH charges only $3. DirecTV also charges an additional $15 for its DVR, whereas DISH throws that in for free.

Below is a breakdown of all the plans from both providers.

DISH

DirecTV

Considering that DISH plans are lower in price, offer you a free DVR, a lower regional sports channel fee, and include their local channel fee in the plan price, they win this round of the battle. Now to the next.

Deals and Promos

This one’s particularly useful for new customers, as both providers offer some initial perks to make the signup easier. Most notably, these include:

Needless to say, if you fall into any of the categories mentioned above with DISH, you’re in luck. While both providers offer great value, considering that you can add a discount to the mix with DISH, it wins this round too.

However, it’s important to note that the channels both providers offer auto-renew at their prevailing rates after the 3-month promo, unless you cancel before it ends. Now let’s explore what channels you can enjoy.

Channel Lineup

Kind of the whole point, right? All that money you spend should offer a good mix of popular channels for you and your family.

It’s too much to go over each of the channels offered by each provider in each plan, because that would take an eternity to scroll through. Instead, here are some of the most popular channels and which plans from each provider offer them.

If you’re willing to let go or pay a little extra for HBO, it’s pretty evident that DISH is the right choice for you, considering they offer a wider variety of channels across more of their plans.

Even if you’re majorly into sports, DISH has you covered, as you can see below.

But when it comes to sports, DISH doesn’t have the channels below:

· Univision Deportes
· TyC Sports
· Next Level Sports
· GolTV
· Fox College Sports

Whereas DirecTV doesn’t have:
· Zona Fútbol
· World Fishing Network
· WILLOW
· Stadium
· Outside TV
· NFL RedZone
· Lo Mejor de Liga MX
· beIN Sports

The Verdict

Considering how DISH has more affordable plans, multiple discounts, benefits such as free DVR, and a larger number of sports and entertainment channels across more of their plans, it seems the better choice.

The right plan, however, depends on how much you watch, because if you rarely watch TV, you don’t want to be paying up to $150 for nothing. Take some time to assess your needs, and you’ll easily be able to choose the package that works for you.

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