How? I hear so many people say that DirecTV is cheaper, but we priced it out, and if I included the extra charge for getting network channels like ABC, etc, it cost the same as having Time Warner for us.
With TW, I have two dual tuner DVRs and the expanded digital package with all movie channels. I would have had to pay way extra for TiVo boxes with DirecTV. My husband really wanted the Sunday Ticket, which would have been even more, and we seriously considered DirecTV when TW took over Adelphia, and we lost the CW network (yes, I watch that network).
After figuring all the numbers, our $125 TW bill (includes internet) was lower.
Not that I'm doubting your numbers, but I will say that I've had DirecTV, Dish Network, and Time Warner cable over the past 7-8 years or so. I note that both DirecTV and Dish BLOWS AWAY the service from my cable company.
Where I live now, I regretfully can't get satellite. My cable service is the lowest "basic" tier, plus Time Warner HD, so I just get channels like TBS, ESPN, TNT, etc. Nothing fancy, digital cable on one set. My service costs $78/month.
My old man has Dish Network at his house. He gets every channel Dish offers, minus the "premium" channels (HBO, Starz, etc.) But he gets ESPNU and CSTV and History International and all that jazz. His bill per month? $65--and a free DVR (which I pay $7 a month for).
However, all of this will be somewhat irrelevant in years to come. Once fiber optic takes over, satellite and cable will be obsolete.
I think it depends largely on your market. Here where I am now, the satellite providers save a net of about $8 a month over comparable cable.