Compare Direct TV vs Dish Network and offers! Direct TV vs Dish Network - Pricing Slight Advantage - Dish Network Dish Network has a slight advantage for pricing but will offer slightly less channels in their tiered packaging, this chart displays the differences in channels and pricing. Right now Dish Network has a promotion offering the first three months of service for just $19.99, this includes STARZ movie package. This offer is available from All Sat by calling 1-800-966-7147 promotion code MY12360. Direct TV has a promotion offering their 155 channels of TOTAL CHOICE programming for $39.99 This offer is available through DirectStarTV, call 1-866-740-9485 See chart for full programming pricing. For local channels Dish Network charges an additional $5 a month, Direct TV charges $3 a month. Programming Package Channels Monthly Price Dish Network America Top 60 86 $31.99 Direct TV Total Choice 115(31 Music) $39.99 Dish Network America's Top 120 214(109 Music) $42.99 Direct TV Total Choice Plus 143(36 Music) $42.99 Dish Network Top 180 268(128 Music) $52.99 Direct TV Total Choice Premier 208(36 Music) $90.99 Dish Network America's Everything 327(128 Music) $86.99   Sports Programming Slight Advantage - Direct TV Both Dish Network and Direct TV offer sports programming packages at an additional cost. If you're an avid NFL fan, and want the Sunday Ticket, your only choice is Direct TV, as Dish Network DOES NOT offer the NFL Sunday Ticket. Dish Network does have the Multi-Sport Package which includes most of the FOX regional channels. Both DirectTV and Dish Network now offer the Big10 Network   NFL Sunday Ticket NBA League Pass ESPN GamePlan MLB Extra Innings MLS Direct Kick Barclays English Premier League ESPN Full Court Mega March Madness NHL Center Ice Cricket Ticket Multi-Sport Package(includes regional Fox Sports) Dish Network NO YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES YES YES Direct TV YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO DVR Equipment Slight Advantage - Direct TV Both Dish Network and Direct TV offer DVR equipment for free when you order their pr, the difference is Direct TV uses Tivo for their DVR equipment. With Direct TV's TIVO, you can watch one channel, while recording another. Dish Network's DVR systems do offer more recording hours though. Conclusion - Ready to Order Now that you've seen the differences, what does it all mean. If you need NFL ticket, Direct TV should be your choice hands down. You should also select Direct TV if you want a nicer interface for the DVR equipment. If you're on a tight budget, you can save a little each month with Dish Network, as their packages run slightly cheaper per month. To order or more information on Dish Network through AllSat Call 1-800-425-5728 promotion code:MY12360. To order or more information on Direct TV through DirectStarTV call 1-866-740-9485 Don't forget the promotion codes when calling to receive the great deals described above in the pricing section... I've found the best retailers online you can signup with All Sat and ISatellite. AllSat has a great site to build your Dish Network System. Click the links below to order your Satellite. Hope you enjoyed this review! DISH NETWORK         DIRECT TV