Compare the Latest Satellite TV Specials
At any given time, DIRECTV and DISH run competing specials in an attempt to catch your eye and win your business. There's plenty of carefully worded advertising in play, so it's important to compare apples to apples. Since both providers typically release new offers every couple months, it's also a hassle to track down the latest... that's where we can help. We closely monitor the specials and will be updating this page as new ones get pushed live. View the latest comparison below.
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denotes an advantage for that provider. "Customer Rating" is an average of the visitor feedback we've received (and from polls run on this site). "Overall Score" is an aggregate, weighted value based on an average subscriber's needs.
(4.6/5)(4.7/5)For Entertainment Package (165 channels)
After 1st year, price stays the same (2-yr price lock)
All HD fees included free.
For America's Top 120 (190 channels)
After 1st year, price stays the same
(3-yr price lock)
Pay nothing for 3 months, then decide if you want to keep any/all.
Pay nothing for 3 months, then decide if you want to keep any/all.
New Customers only (haven't had DIRECTV for at least 2 yrs). Also includes fantasy player tracker, real-time alerts, etc.
Pack includes the NFL Network, NFL RedZone, MLB Network, MLB Strike Zone, NBA TV, NHL Network, etc.
Each additional receiver runs $7/mo.
All equipment is leased.
Each additional receiver at the same rate.
All equipment is leased.
Regularly-priced at $10/mo.
Up to 185 full-time HD channels available.
Regularly-priced at $10/mo.
Up to 175 full-time HD channels available.
$200 Reward card for all new customers. $300 if you're switching from DISH.
Any DISH plan gets you a locked-in price for 36 months. Free premium movies for 3 months.
