This guide compares the two Satellite TV Services:
Dish Network and DirecTV

Satellite vs Cable
Cable TV can have a lot of additional costs such as franchise fees, taxes, plus extra costs for any pay per view services, and your have to buy equipment .


If you add up all of the costs of cable, satellite TV can save you money. Generally you get more channels per dollar spent with satellite. However, local channel packages are not included. Normally its requires a higher initial costs but if you commit to 12 months of services you can get free equipment and installation.