Dish Network offers far greater number of channels with superior picture quality and CD sound. Some programs are also available in HD and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound. Other Dish Network features include more value for money, hundreds of popular channels including CNN, ESPN, HBO, Starz, Cinemax and Showtime Unlimited, special sports pack for sports lovers, Disney and other kid oriented channels for children, pay-per-views, adult programming, parental lock, DVR service, lucrative deals, round-the-clock customer service, Internet connectivity and re-installation facility for subscribers moving to new locations.
Cable TV offers fixed number of channels with the option of pay-per-views. Broadband Internet connection is also available with most cable operators. The main disadvantage with cable operators is the limited number of channels.
Determine the equipment required. Dish Network requires setting up a satellite TV dish antenna, a coaxial cable, and a receiver. It is recommended that such equipment should be installed and set up by professionals.
Alternatively, cable TV does not require any equipment unless you want to subscribe to pay-per-views and other services. Subscribers need to call the cable company and wait for some time for the cable personnel to visit them to get the service activated.
Assess quality. Dish Network being satellite TV offers 100% digital picture and sound. Dish Network’s DVR service enables consumers to record favorite programs in digital format. Viewers even receive HD channels. Cable TV quality does not offer such quality and options.
Evaluate pricing. Dish Network offers several packages to suit all kinds of budgets. (get started for as little as $19.99 monthly) People can opt from the basic Family Choice to top of the line all-encompassing deals with options to pause or rewind live TV, watch one show while recording another, set spending limits for pay-per-views, and even view caller ID on television sets.
Think about customer service, particularly if you live in remote areas. Dish Network is one of the two satellite TV giants in the United States. Fierce competition makes the company offer good 24x7 customer service with a representative showing up at your doorstep within 24 to 72 hours. In comparison, cable TV may take more time in generating a response. More details about the difference between Cable and Dish can be read in the article by Julia Hall entitled Rising Rates Prompt the Switch to Dish Network
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Another perspective to customer care is the time it takes to restore services after bad weather conditions. Satellite TV typically resumes on its own. Cable TV outages usually affect entire communities calling for large scale restoration of service, which generally translates into longer time.
Great news! DISH Network just announced that it is launching an additional 22 national HD channels beginning May 12th. This brings them ever-closer to their year-end goal of 100 national HD channels. These include:
"We are excited to extend our competitiveness in HD by enhancing our already comprehensive HD lineup with these 22 channels, bringing our total HD lineup to over 95 channels," said Eric Sahl, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network. "These launches, along with other recent additions such as the New England Sports Network (NESN) HD, reinforce our commitment to offer the best in entertainment."
The free HD-DVR upgrade offer (featuring 55 hours of HD recording, and the ability to pause and rewind live programming), 3 $39.99 programming credits, and the best channel lineup out there all combine to make DISH Network the best HD value for customers.
We are a top DISH Network retailer
DISH Network provides an annual competition where retailers try to sell enough satellite systems to make them one of the top 75 retailers in the country based on volume. Out of thousands of retailers, we have always ended up as one of DISH Network’s top retailers in the country without exception since the DISH Network started these competitions in 1997. We no of no other retailer online that can make this claim and there are only a few brick and mortar retailers for DISH Network that can also make this claim. This puts us in the top 1% of all DISH Network retailers. Furthermore, we don’t just make the list as a top 75 retailers in the country for DISH Network, we’re actually one of their top 10 retailers and this includes other huge retailers such as Sears, Sam’s Club, Radio Shack, etc… which also makes us one of the largest independent DISH Network retailers as well.
We only sell Satellite TV online
We’re not like many other online retailers that sell online just to supplement their sales. All we do is selling online. As we know from the Dot Bombs, many retailers tried going online but had no idea what they were doing and quickly went under. Many retailers today are still experimenting online, which is not a bad thing. But would you rather purchase from a retailer that is experimenting with selling satellite systems online or from one that has a proven and reliable track record.
We run our own call center, it’s not contracted out
When you call AllSat you will not find yourself talking to someone in one of those large contracted out call centers. AllSat’s call center is staffed with fully trained individuals that are employees of AllSat and are eager to take your call. Many of the largest online satellite retailers in the country farm out their call center to third parties so you’re not actually talking to an employee of the company you see advertised online. Which would you rather call. What if you have a problem… then who do you call? Will your problem even make it back to the company that you ordered from if the need arises?
Satellite Fleet - EchoStar has launched 10 satellites and currently maintains the operational and capacity rights on more than 14 U.S. domestic satellites, which provide customers with thousands of all-digital television channels, including interactive TV services, sports programming, high-definition television, international programming and business television networks.
Fiber Optic Network - EchoStar’s digital fiber optic network has point of presence in over 168 cities across the United States and several countries worldwide. Our highly reliable global network is used to backhaul, aggregate and distribute video and audio content for our domestic and international customers.
Gateway Facilities - EchoStar currently maintains and operates seven satellite gateways that are state-of-the-art digital broadcast facilities providing continuous growth and enhancement to programming choices for millions of DISH Network customers. EchoStar’s gateways are also utilized as content gathering and distribution points for domestic and international network programming and business television networks. Highly trained engineers, technicians and operators work 24/7 to ensure superior signal transmission while continuously improving signal quality to ensure customer satisfaction.
Service Commitment - EchoStar utilizes the most advanced scheduling and booking software to ensure customers receive a timely and accurate response when requesting services on our network. The EchoStar Broadcast Services’ traffic desk is staffed 24/7 with professional and competent staff that has the knowledge to provide customers with the unparalleled level of service for which EchoStar continues to set the standard.
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