They both offer much the same things, but there are a couple of things one has over the other. For example, DirecTV has NFL Sunday Ticket and Dish Network doesn?t, but they both have NHL Center Ice. As a Canadian, that?s a plus.

They both have the same amount of Pay-Per-View channels, but DirecTV has about 30 more 100% digital channels than Dish Network. Both provide High Definition programming and that?s the hot thing now. When I watch a hockey or football game on ESPN and then turn to the same game on ESPN-HD, there?s NO comparison. HD is like watching the show like you?re actually there. The picture is crystal clear and bright. DiscoveryHD and HDNET are the best for this type of viewing.

Another thing I love about satellite is my DVR recorder. I can watch one show, and record another.
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