 |
 |
Cable |
DirecTV |
Dish Network |
Programming packages
starting from |
$69.99 |
$41.99 |
$31.99 |
| Additional TV Charge |
$5+ |
$4.99/TV |
Free |
| Free TIVO/DVR |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Free HDTV equipment |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Percentage of outages |
3%-5% |
1% |
1% |
| 100% digital channels |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi-Channel Viewing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| JD Power # 1 rating |
No |
No |
Yes |
| HDTV |
Limited |
Yes |
Yes |
| Maximum channels |
Approx. 90 |
Over 220 |
Over 220 |
| Residence follow up |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Local sports programming |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| MLB extra innings |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| NBA League Pass |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| NHL on ice |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| ESPN Gameday |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Foreign Language Programming |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Pay-Per-View movies
& events |
Approx. 40 Channels |
Approx. 80 Channels |
Approx. 80 Channels |
| Equipment |
No extra equipment req.
for non-digital viewing |
Converter box, remote and
compatible television
req. for viewing |
Converter box, remote and
compatible television
req. for viewing |
| Customer service |
Phone, Online
and storefront
customer services |
Phone and Online
customer services |
Phone and Online
customer services |
| Availability |
Available only
as far as
infrastructure
is built |
Available
anywhere with
a clear view
of the sky |
Available
anywhere with
a clear view
of the sky |
| Bundled Services |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Obligation |
Dependent on provider |
1 year minimum |
1 year minimum |
