Comments on: DIRECTV HD vs Dish Network Turbo HD

By: David

David — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:35:50 +0000

First they install the wrong dish on my house (SWM 3 instead of a SWM5) and it will take a week to replace the dish. It will take me 2 half days off of work to get it right and DIRECTV doesn’t seem to care about the problem. I spoke with 3 different representatives (Michael, Alice and Carlos) and received 3 different answers to my problem when I couldn’t receive local stations. Even the Manager (Danielle) wasn’t helpful. They knew they had me over the barrel and would have had to pay $450 to cancel the contract after 2 days. I would just be happy with a less quality picture with cable and have good customer service instead of the other way around. They are a big company and don’t care about it’s customers. Stay away and look for another dish provider.

By: Sam Moceri

Sam Moceri — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:37:27 +0000

The bottom line with Dish or Direct TV will be the customer service. From experience I can tell you Direct TV has the worst customer service I have ever had to deal with. Most of the agents are both deaf and dumb because they have to clue what the problem is and the will argue with you until hell freezes over even though you are right. It got so bad I dropped Direct and took the early cancellation penality. With Dish everything is smooth sailing and I have never had a customer service problem.

Dish is just as good with the sports channels unless you are a sports addict and like to change channels every five minutes to watch it all. In Michigan I get all of the major sports teams in pro and college. I could care less what is going on in Georgia or Minnesota…Go with Dish.

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:19:38 +0000

Direct TV sucks! False advertising and horrible customer service. They screwed us out of $6 so this will be the 1st of 100 poor reviews I will post. We switched to Fios for a monthly savings of $100. ten times better quality and service. Switch now and be so much happier!

By: Shirley Newman

Shirley Newman — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:11:34 +0000

I don’t like any of the systems. They push the true about programing and prices. What they have to watch is over priced.

By: Zigi

Zigi — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 16:30:20 +0000

Ron M, They are pretty much the same. The question is about the selection of channels and the price for services.

By: rocky

rocky — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:15:59 +0000

dish network is better than direct tv cause it has the most hd channels close to the year 2010, has lower price packaging than direct tv, and installation the same day of the deal. I think Direct tv has a cooler name though.

By: Kromed

Kromed — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:21:54 +0000

Article is slightly misleading. Verizon is the only telecom network that doesn’t rely on last-mile technology as they offer Fiber all the way to the house. FiOS also provides the best picture quality IMO with the satellite providers right behind Verizon.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:34:29 +0000

It looks like Turbo HD isnt an option anymore, I tried to sign up for it yesterday, but couldnt find it anywhere on the Dish Network website. It doesnt surprise me, as it was such a low priced package. Im sure Dish TV thought people would sign up for it then move to a higher priced option.

Oh well, as long as I have to pay full price, I’ll probably go with Direct TV. Its a little more, but I want the option to get Sunday Ticket next year

By: STEPHEN HENSON

STEPHEN HENSON — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:11:53 +0000

DIRECTV WILL HAVE 200 PLUS HD CHANNELS BY THE END OF 2009 AND WILL HAVE THE MOST HD CHANNELS IN THE COURTY.

By: Warrior

Warrior — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:12:46 +0000

I think when comparing Direct TV vs Dish Network you shouldnt worry about price. They basically cost the same. Just stay away from cable. Those guys will rob you blind.