Both Dish Network and Direct TV several basic packages to choose from. If you want to decipher what the prices are advertised and what you pay for, look.
DISH Network regulate prices:
$ 19.99/mo. for 40 digital channels to 1 or 2 TV
$ 24.99/mo. for 3 or 4 of the TV.
Add $ 5 for local channels on this package.
$ 39.99/mo. for 115 digital channels for 1 or 2 TVs with DVR to two TVs. (Digital Video Recorder / TiVo) LocalThe channels are included in this package
$ 44.99/mo. for the same set-up, but 3 or 4 TV
$ 49.99/mo. for 215 digital channels for one or two televisions in two TV DVR w / Local Channels
$ 54.99/mo. for the same set-up, but 3 or 4 TV
$ 59.99/mo. for 265 digital channels for one or two televisions in two TV DVR w / Local Channels
$ 64.99/mo. for the same set-up, but 3 or 4 TV
DirecTV regular prices:
$ 29.99/mo. for 40 digital channels on a TV w / LocalChannels
$ 34.99/mo. "" 2 TV
$ 39.99/mo. "" 3 TV
$ 44.99/mo. "" 4 TV's
$ 52.99/mo. for 150 digital channels on a TV w / local channels
$ 57.99/mo. "" 2 TV
$ 62.99/mo. "" 3 TV
$ 67.99/mo. "" 4 TV's
(No free HD or DVR upgrade this package)
$ 57.99/mo. for 200 digital channels on a TV w / local channels
$ 62.99/mo. ""TV 2
$ 67.99/mo. "" 3 TV
$ 72.99/mo. "" 4 TV's
Upgrading to a TV Free DVR. Add $ 5.98/mo. for the cost of DVR service.
These are the most popular packages for each satellite TV service. So if you see the prices and promotions fantasy, now you know what really costs. I hope this helps. We've all been burned by the cable company before when we thought that our cable would cost "x" and then"Promo" ran out, and then seems to double. Remember, since both require 24 months Dish Network and DirecTV's commitment, if you see a price advertised for a time, just remember when you go to these "normal" prices are locked. At least with cable, if you blow up the prices, you can go via satellite. Just ask, ask, ask, what are the prices. But now that you have read this article, you now know.