[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.

[samantha]

Local programming like abc,nbc,cbs,fox,pbs etc is available for 5.99 extra with direct tv. I get two different pbs stations,and all those crappy ones like WB etc. Besides all the extra sports packages etc,they also have free concerts like manheim steamroller at christmas. Disney channel is free for what it is worth. Direct tv will be bought out by rupert murdock soon and it will be even better then.