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Choosing a satellite system is a confusing issue? If you are reading this, you will have got over the cable vs satellite tv hump and decided to go with a digital satellite system. If the cable vs satellite tv is still worrying you please see our Why Dish article which is here. So now you have to choose between dish network vs directv. We have enumerated below our tips on how to select a satellite system and programming package. The bottom line when you compare direct tv and dish network - Dish Network has a bigger range of channels in more rooms for $10/month less. Dish Network is therefore the better deal.

• Decide what language programming options you want. In the US, you can choose between American, Latino and Chinese.
  
  
• Decide what channels you want. You have to start with a basic package.
  
  
• Take a look at the available Dish Network and Directv programming packages and see the listing of available channels with each. If there are satellite tv channels that you consider as must haves such as Biography, History, SoapNet, Discovery, Animal Planet, Nickelodeon etc - make sure they are included in the programming package you choose.
  
  
• Decide how many rooms in your home or apartment you need satellite in. You must obviously have a TV available in those rooms.
  
  
• In order to watch different channels on each TV at the same time, you will need a receiver for each TV. You should be aware that watching satellite TV in different rooms is not the same as watching cable in different rooms unless you want the same channel on all your television sets.
  
  
• Decide how many TVs in your home you will want satellite for, as well as how many you will need the ability to watch a separate channel from any other TV in the household for and make sure you order enough receivers to accomplish this.
  
  
• Make a decision about your recording options. The good satellite dish system installers like Dish Network and DirecTV offer free digital video recorders as part of the installation package.
  
  
• Decide if you need High Definition TV (HDTV). Again the good satellite system retailers provide HDTV as a free option. You obviously need a High Definition TV. If you don't have one, you will need to buy a High Definition Television to get the maximum benefit of the clarity and sharpness of HDTV
  
  
• Extra programming
  
  
• Decide if you want extra programming options, such as premium movie channels like HBO, Showtime, etc. Dish Network and Directv both have several available add-on sports packages available. Local channels are also available - and you can even choose which local channels you want. Live in one place but still like to keep up on another? You can get the local programming package for any available city you specify. If you require adult programs these are available either on a monthly subscription or on a pay per view basis.
  
  
• Look at the terms of contract and the ancillary items like money back guarantee and warranty.
  
  
• Verify who owns the equipment you are using.
  
  
• Verify the moving policy so that you know what happens if you move house or apartment.
  
  
• Remember that every Dish Network and Direct TV package comes with free equipment that includes a lifetime warranty as well as free standard professional installation. So what are you waiting for? Click here to order your Dish Network Satellite Programming now!