Satellite TV Providers Ownership
DISH Network, a subsidiary of EchoStar Communications, began offering its satellite TV service in 1995. Today, DISH Network has 10 satellites and more than 12.5 million subscribers.
DIRECTV, a part of the DIRECTV Group, launched its satellite programming service in 1994. Today they have 15 satellites and 14.5 million subscribers.
Sky Angel, owned and operated by Dominion Video Satellite Inc., was licensed in 1981. They utilize DISH Network's satellites and broadcast facilities.
Satellite TV Providers Reviews
DISH Network is the fastest-growing satellite TV provider and is top ranked in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates. They offer 350 channels of programming including movie channels, music channels, news and weather channels, sports packages, and pay-per-view programs. Dish Network has the biggest variety of movies, shows, music, and the most pay-per-view movies. DISH Network is the only TV Provider that offers over 200 HD Channels. DISH DVR has the largest recording capacity (up to 500 hours) in the industry. DISH beats DIRECTV in pricing, and it definitely beats the price of cable TV. Dish Network Packages Start At $24.99/mo. for 12 months. Call 1-888-228-0942 for order or latest offer information.
DIRECTV is top ranked in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates. They offer 265 channels of programming including movie channels, music channels, pay-per-view programs, news and weather channels, and sports packages. DIRECTV has 160 HD channels and the most sports program packages, including the popular NFL Sunday Ticket. DISH Network beat DIRECTTV in HD channels but DIRECTTV beat DISH Network in accessing to Exclusive Sports Programming, NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ and NASCAR HotPass™. Call 866-529-6828 for order or latest offer information.
Sky Angel offers Christian TV shows, special events, conferences, children's shows, inspirational programming, and radio programs.
Satellite TV Providers Comparison Table
| Feature | DISH Network | DIRECTV | Sky Angel |
| Satellite TV Equipment | Free dish and free four-room receiver system | Free dish and free four-room receiver system | $149 for one dish, one receiver, and one remote |
| Installation | Free | Free | $99 - $199 |
| Lowest-Priced Program Package | $24.99 mo. for 120+ channels plus free HBO and Showtime for 3 months. | $29.99 mo. for 150+ channels plus free Showtime for 3 months. | $14.99 for 20 TV channels and 16 satellite radio channels |
| Most Popular Program Package | $39.99 mo. for 220+ channels, 35 music channels, 54 Sirius satellite radio channels, plus free HBO and Showtime for 3 months | $34.99 mo. for 210+ channels, 77 Sonic Tap satellite radio channels, plus free Showtime and Starz for 3 months | $14.99 for 20 TV channels and 16 satellite radio channels |
| Local Channels | Included with service | Included with service | Included with service |
| Music Channels | 52 music channels and 60 Sirius satellite radio channels | 84 Sonic Tap satellite radio channels | 16 Sky Angel radio channels |
| Pay-Per-View | 75 movies per month, plus sports and special events | 60 movies per month, plus sports and special events | No |
| Sport Packages | 7 | 9 | No |
| International Programming | African, Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Israeli, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, South Asian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese | Arabic, Brazilian, Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, Greek, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, South Asian, Spanish, Ukranian, Vietnamese | Arabic, Spanish, and Tagalog radio programs |
| Adult Programming | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DVR (Digital Video Recorder) Receiver | Free DVR receiver, $4.98 per month for service | Free DVR receiver, $4.99 per month for service | No |
| HD (High Definition) Programming | Free HD for life 200 channels Free HD receiver | Free HD for life 160 channels Free HD receiver | No |
| Service Commitment | One year | One year | One year |
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