Satellite TV Cost

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Can you imagine not having cable or satellite television? There's nothing like relaxing in front of a good movie and taking a break from reality. All this would be perfect if we didn't have to pay the high monthly fees. It seems that the cable and satellite tv cost keep rising every couple of years.

Do you think you're paying too satellite TV? The following is a breakdown of the different costs associated with cable and satellite tv.

Average Satellite TV Cost:

When comparing contracts between the two top satellite providers, Direct packages require a 12 month commitment, while Dish Network packages typically require a 2 year plan.

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The very basic DishFamily package of Dish Network is $20/month while Direct's basic plan starts at $30/month.

The middle tier programming packages through Dish Network typically range from $36/month-$59/month and consist of five packages. Direct has two middle tier packages that range from $56/month - $61/month.

The highest Premier Package through Dish Network is America's Everything Pak and costs approximately $99/month. Direct's Premier Programming is $110/month. These packages also include the premium movie channels such as Showtime, HBO, Cinemax, and Starz.

So, as you can see, the satellite tv cost associated with Dish Network is much more affordable than Direct's.

What else do you get ?

Depending on your satellite retailer and the current special deals and promotions, you can get:

• Free installation, set-up, and Activation
• Free Satellite TV System and sometimes DVR at No Cost
• Some of the current specials through various Dish Network Retailers are offering $15/month off your normal payments. (Great Deal if you can get it.

The Hidden Satellite TV Cost

• If you want your local channels you might have to pay a fee of $5 to $6 extra every month.
  
• For those who want HD television, there's typically an additional $10 added through DirectTV. Dish Network however has waived this fee, so now they're offering Free HD for as long as you have their service.

Over the past few years, Digital video recorders have become a normal part of most American households. For those of you who aren't familiar with DVRs, they basically allow you to record anything at any time. You can record two different channels even while your watching a totally different channel. Another amazing feature of most DVRs is the ability to pause, replay, and rewind live television. At the time of this writing, Dish Network was offering free DVR upgrades.

(On average, DVR fees typically range anywhere from $5 - $7 per month)

For anyone interested in foreign language programming, both Dish Network and Direct offer international packages. Prices usually range from $20/month - $55/month. For a complete list of international channels, check out the link below.

At any given time, both Dish Network and Direct offer discounts and special promotions. For example, at the time of this writing, Dish Network's current promotion offers $15/month off your monthly payments for 12 months and a free 3 month movie package. Check out their current promotions and compare their satellite tv cost with Direct:

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