DirecTV vs. DISH Nework ?

[Mike Wooldridge]

Before I got sick I used DISH Network and spent about $70/month. I'm on a pretty tight budget and I'm wondering if I can get a better deal. The local cable provider provides poor service so my choice is between the two satellite providers. Thanks for any information.

[Shea Zellweger]

We were paying something like $30 for pretty basic stuff on DirecTV before we moved up here.

[Randy Wise]

I have Dish and like the service. Dish is less expensive then direct tv for what I use. You might have to reduce the number of receivers and programming to reduce the cost. I have HD with a dual tuner HD dvr receiver hooked to 2 tv's and I pay less then $70.00 a month. Also you have the new subscriber deals with a 2 year commitment that could reduce your cost for a period of time. I don't know how long you have been away from Dish so I don't know if you can get a new subscriber deal with Dish. You can go to their sights and enter what you want to see the end pricing.

Randy

[Daniel Hamlin]

Ask for the "Essential Services" package from DishNetwork, at least that's what it was called when I threatened to cancel my service a couple years ago. It's $22.44/month, which includes local channels and the two channels I care about, History Channel and Discovery Channel. It's not advertised.

[Andy Mistak]

As far as I know DishNetwork is the most affordable option.

[Ann Smith]

We have Dish Network. AAA is offering a discount to members for a year with DirectTV. It would save quite a bit. It gripes me that Dish offers such low rates for new members, but not old members.
Ann