[dts32041]

Have used directv since 1997, no problems except in the middle of heavy snow storms or thunder storms.

Never used dish tv since a rep told directv was better.

[Auntie Mame]

Direct TV.

[Cathryn Crawford]

My parents had Direct TV and it sucked. They had fights about the contract, the equipment...everything.

They have Dish Network now, and they seem satisfied with it.

Better than the stupid Cox(&%&^%) Cable that I'm stuck with.

[Lunatic Fringe]

DirecTV- its the only way you can get NFL Sunday Ticket

[beaureguard]

Dish Network

[gorush]

I have DirecTV, my brother has Dish...I think DirecTV has a few extra channel but I think it's also a tad more expensive...and the channels in question are minor. I think Bravo is one as I recall. There really isn't much difference and we're both very happy.

[apackof2]

I have Direct TV. I got it on a gret promo, free dish, installation, price etc. and I really haven't any problems.
Don't know much about Dish
I have basic cable for local TV, however I haven't checked lately it may be available now through Direct TV
I quess programming packages , local stations and of course price would be deciding factors.

[Recourse]

DirectTV rules - I love the NFL Sunday Ticket, can't get it on the Dish Network. Prior of the house had the Dish Network, I cheerfully discarded that antenna for DirecTV pronto.

[cmsgop]

Alot of APT's will ask you for Damage Fee's regarding SAT TV. Make sure you ask about that.

[I still care]

Direct TV has an educational channel I like, PBSU. It is a great educational channel for older kids, with courses like statistics and calculus and SAT prep. Dish doesn't offer it.

I suggest you compare channels offered. There may be a channel or two you really like that the other doesn't offer.

[Sloth]

I think DirecTV owns Dish now, or vice-versa. Anyway, we had DirecTV for a good while and liked it. Good channel selection, nice picture quality. The only thing bad was that they kept calling us trying to sell us bigger programming packages, but they stopped calling when we told them to. :)

[big'ol_freeper]

ping

[Rightone]

DISH rocks! And, if you really want to enjoy your TV get the PVR unit. You can rewind, record, etc. I've had both and DISH is MUCH better than Direct TV. Better programming, better customer service and better pricing.

[not_apathetic_anymore]

I'm basically happy with Dish.I've had it for probably5-6 years. The only thing that annoys me (though it is good business) is they run specials to sign up new viewers, but when I asked about getting some break on upgrading to a new receiver (one that is TiVO like) I got no break. I said what about all of us loyal subscribers? They said no deal. AT the time it tweaked me enough I considered looking for other options, but I've basically been happy enough I've stayed put.

I've only had to call Tech Support a couple of times, both times I got someone who knew what they were doing and solved the problem with that one phone call. (But like many other tech businesses hold times were pretty long.)

I'm not a big sports fan, but I think there are (or were)some differences in sports programming.

[ConservativeTeen]

I would say Direct TV. It has NFL Sunday Ticket. I also prefer Direct TV since it carries the UFC, Pride FC, and KOTC, which I enjoy immensely.

[Dog Gone]

Most people will not have tried both services. I chose DirecTV.

Calling TimeWarner to tell them to shove their crappy cable service was a lifetime highlight clip.

[Xenalyte]

At our last place, we had the Dish, and Bacon and Hap have DirecTV (or maybe it's the other way around). We all love our dishes, no matter the maker. (I miss mine . . . damn free Warner cable.)

[tiamat]

I really like Dish Network, but I have heard that they may be merging with Direct TV?

AVOID Primestar! Expensive, not as many channels and SLOW to add on new ones as they are created.

Good luck!

Tia

[.38sw]

We've had DishNetwork for about 2 1/2 years, and have been very happy with it. The customer service has been very good, the two times we needed help with something. So far, the signal has been excellent during storms, which I've heard can be a problem. I can't say how it compares to DirectTV, but I'm sure others will have some comments about that.

[journey7873]

Dennis Miller advertises for Direct TV. Since he is a conservative now...I would go with them!