Direct tv or Dish network?

Hamilton2400 · 01-26-2013, 04:15 PM

My wife and I have had charter cable for a few years now. Well they keep raising the rate on us and I've about taken all I can take from them. We've never had satellite tv before, so which one do you guys like best? Direct tv or dish network?

family man · 01-26-2013, 04:21 PM

We had Direct for a few years but they weren't willing to give us a deal when we moved and wanted to add HD. Dish did and we have had them for the last 6 years or so, no complaints here.

camarowa · 01-26-2013, 04:53 PM

Have always been able to work a deal with directv. We have their full hd package (w/o the MLB/NBA channels) for $43.99/month. Normally something like $80-90/month. We have been with them for 6+ yrs. Just have to call them once a year when the "special" runs out, threaten to leave, and get a new deal for 12 more months.

trewyn15 · 01-26-2013, 04:59 PM

Directv, just moved to them from Charter also, picture quality is better and so is their customer service.

Steve Dallas · 01-26-2013, 05:44 PM

I had DirectTV about 8-10 years ago, and it was fine. Up here in Seattle, the coverage would break up only during very heavy rain/snow, which wasn't that often.

The thing you don't get is internet. That's why I've stuck with cable. Hate that it's effectively a monopoly, however the internet for me is almost more important than the TV.

Dznts · 01-26-2013, 05:48 PM

i vote neither

camarowa · 01-26-2013, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Dallas

I had DirectTV about 8-10 years ago, and it was fine. Up here in Seattle, the coverage would break up only during very heavy rain/snow, which wasn't that often.

The thing you don't get is internet. That's why I've stuck with cable. Hate that it's effectively a monopoly, however the internet for me is almost more important than the TV.

Have to agree with you here. Was forced to go with clearwire wifi @ home.

sjmautoprod · 01-26-2013, 07:06 PM

Just voted!

Hey! In a previous life, I worked for a company that had a plant in Cookeville!

Hamilton2400 · 01-26-2013, 08:33 PM

Thanks for the great info guys! I'm now leaning towards direct tv

Hamilton2400 · 01-26-2013, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjmautoprod

Just voted!

Hey! In a previous life, I worked for a company that had a plant in Cookeville!

That's awesome! What plant was it?

sjmautoprod · 01-26-2013, 08:38 PM

Wilson.

Hamilton2400 · 01-26-2013, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjmautoprod

Wilson.

Hey that's cool. If its what I'm thinking of, Wilson sporting goods, my grandfather used to work there. But that was many years ago.

sjmautoprod · 01-26-2013, 08:50 PM

Yup!

Batman0837 · 01-26-2013, 09:26 PM

I'm a Dish subscriber and also do A/V installs on the side. I've been exposed plenty to both. I would recommend Dish, the Hopper/Joey setup is pretty intuitive and at the moment fairly cutting edge. Though they commonly one-up each other. Although Directv has many more subscribers, I believe Dish is the leader when it comes to technology and user-friendliness, the guide is also better and easier on the eyes. The only reason I see to go with Directv over Dish is if Sunday Ticket is a must-have since it's exclusive to Directv.

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01-26-2013, 04:15 PM	#1
Hamilton2400 Drives: 2014 GMC Sierra/2015 GMC Acadia Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cookeville TN Posts: 722 View My Garage	Direct tv or Dish network? My wife and I have had charter cable for a few years now. Well they keep raising the rate on us and I've about taken all I can take from them. We've never had satellite tv before, so which one do you guys like best? Direct tv or dish network?

01-26-2013, 04:53 PM	#3
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	Have always been able to work a deal with directv. We have their full hd package (w/o the MLB/NBA channels) for $43.99/month. Normally something like $80-90/month. We have been with them for 6+ yrs. Just have to call them once a year when the "special" runs out, threaten to leave, and get a new deal for 12 more months. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

01-26-2013, 04:59 PM	#4
trewyn15 Drives: 2004 Monte Carlo LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 2,414	Directv, just moved to them from Charter also, picture quality is better and so is their customer service. __________________ 2004 Monte Carlo LS - 1966 AMC Rambler Rebel Classic - 2000 Trans Am WS6

01-26-2013, 05:44 PM	#5
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I had DirectTV about 8-10 years ago, and it was fine. Up here in Seattle, the coverage would break up only during very heavy rain/snow, which wasn't that often. The thing you don't get is internet. That's why I've stuck with cable. Hate that it's effectively a monopoly, however the internet for me is almost more important than the TV. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

01-26-2013, 04:21 PM	#2
family man Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: . Posts: 1,085	We had Direct for a few years but they weren't willing to give us a deal when we moved and wanted to add HD. Dish did and we have had them for the last 6 years or so, no complaints here.

01-26-2013, 05:48 PM	#6
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	i vote neither __________________

01-26-2013, 07:06 PM	#8
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	Just voted! Hey! In a previous life, I worked for a company that had a plant in Cookeville!

01-26-2013, 08:33 PM	#9
Hamilton2400 Drives: 2014 GMC Sierra/2015 GMC Acadia Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cookeville TN Posts: 722 View My Garage	Thanks for the great info guys! I'm now leaning towards direct tv

01-26-2013, 08:38 PM	#11
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	Wilson.

01-26-2013, 08:50 PM	#13
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	Yup!

01-26-2013, 09:26 PM	#14
Batman0837 Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS # 71394 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 365	I'm a Dish subscriber and also do A/V installs on the side. I've been exposed plenty to both. I would recommend Dish, the Hopper/Joey setup is pretty intuitive and at the moment fairly cutting edge. Though they commonly one-up each other. Although Directv has many more subscribers, I believe Dish is the leader when it comes to technology and user-friendliness, the guide is also better and easier on the eyes. The only reason I see to go with Directv over Dish is if Sunday Ticket is a must-have since it's exclusive to Directv.

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