DISH Network, DIRECTV, FiOS TV and Cable TV Comparision

When it comes to choosing the best mode of TV entertainment you may feel a bit confused. There are a number of TV entertainment providers who offer quality TV entertainment. Cable TV is still a well known choice of TV entertainment. However, with the emergence of satellite TV the popularity of cable TV network has decreased considerably. There are a number of satellite TV providers including Dish Network and Direct TV that provide quality entertainment to millions television Viewers across the United States. FIOS TV is also a promising mode of television entertainment.

Dish Network - A subsidiary of EchoStar communication, Dish Network began its operation in 1995. At present it has 10 satellites and over 13 million subscribers.

Cable TV - It is an old form of TV entertainment in which television signals are sent to the TV set through a network of cables.

DirecTV - A part of Direct TV group Direct TV launched its operation in the year 1995. Like Dish Network, Direct TV too has a number of satellites and it has a large clientele as well.

FiOS TV - A part of Verizon Communication Inc.; FiOS TV is the latest entrant in the television entertainment industry. Unlike satellite TV providers FiOS TV operates in a fiber optic communication network at some parts of the United States.

FEATURES	Dish Network	Cable TV	DirecTV	FiOS TV
Free DVR	Dish Network offers free DVR services with the purchase of dish TV connection. It helps you to record satellite TV programs.	Cable TV has no such facility	Direct TV also offers DVR services to record satellite TV. however, you have to pay an additional amount for DVR service	You can get a multi-room DVR service with FiOS TV. However, you have to pay for the service
Multi Channel Viewing	You can view multiple dish channels on the same screen. The satellite TV technology brings you this amazing feature.	You cannot watch multiple channels on a single TV screen with a cable connection	You can view two or more dish channels on a single screen with your Direct TV connection	N/A
Transmission	On Dish Network Services, TV signals are transmitted through geosynchronous satellite.	Cable TV operates through a network of cables	TV signals for Direct TV too are transmitted through the satellite.	FiOS TV operates through a fiber optics network.
Availability	Dish Network services are available across the United States. Dish TV is available even in the remotest parts of the country	Available across the nation	Available across the nation.	FiOS TV is available in selected areas in the United States
Free HDTV Equipments	With Dish Network you can get an HD upgrade while buying satellite TV packages from dish TV dealers	HDTV service is not available with Cable TV	You can request for an HD upgrade for dish TV connection. However, you have to pay an additional charge for this upgrade.	You have to pay an additional charge for HD receiver in FiOS TV
100% Digital Channel	All Dish Network channels come in digital mode and offer high quality digital visual and audio output.	Cable TV has limited options for digital channels.	Direct TV offer 100% digital channels. However, you have to opt for special dish TV packages to avail these channels.	All the channels in FiOS TV come in digital format. However, the cost of these channels are on the higher side.
High Definition TV	You can get the dish Network channels in high definition mode. You need to opt for the dish TV HD packages to get the HD advantage	Only a few channel come in HD mode on cable TV	Direct TV also offers satellite TV packages in HD mode. These packages however, are a little heavy on your pocket	The satellite TV package of FiOS TV has HD channels. However, the package costs quite high.
Price	The Dish Network packages start as low as $24.99 a month	Cable TV services come at a high price which depends on Cable TV dealers.	Direct TV packages come for $29.99 per month	FiOS TV digital channel package come for $42.99
Equipment Warranty	Dish Network offers lifetime warranty on dish TV equipments	N/A	Direct TV equipments come with a one year warranty	There is a limited period Warranty on FiOS TV equipments
Channels	Dish Network services offer over 500 channels	Cable TV has limited number of channels	Direct TV offers up to 225 channels	You can get a few hundred channels with FiOS TV.
Satellite TV equipments	Dish Network offers satellite TV dish, satellite TV receiver and remote control up to four rooms	Cable TV has no such features	Direct TV offers satellite TV dish and receiver up to 4 rooms	FiOS TV offers the necessary equipments required for setting up the fiber optics network

Dish Network services offer high quality television entertainment at a reasonable rate. This is the main reason behind the immense popularity of Dish Network. At present more and more DirecTV/FiOS TV/cable TV viewers are opting for Dish Network services as it offers high quality programming at an affordable price. The dish network packages costs as low as $24.99 a month.