The satellite TV deals from the two primary satellite service providers - Dish Network and DirecTV are pretty much the same. So the question is which satellite TV providers offers the very best deal available for you? Depending on which programs you want to watch, which one gives you the most programs for the least amount of money?

Who Has The Best Programming Deal?

For $29.99 mo. DirecTV delivers a program package that features 140 satellite TV channels. Dish Network charges $24.99 for 190 satellite channels, and they additionally give you a free DVR receiver (digital video recorder) in up to 3 rooms in your residence.

The satellite channels from the two companies consist of your local channels, movie channels, sport shows, pay-per-view movies and presentations, faith based channels, news and weather programming, international channels, special interest programs, interactive channels, plus video game channels.

The Most Satellite TV Channels?

DirecTV has more than 250 TV channels, 77 commercial-free music channels, and offers 60 pay-per-view movies per month.

Dish Network comes with in excess of 350 television channels, 112 music channels, while offering 75 pay-per-view motion pictures every month.

Which Provider Has The Most HD Channels?

DirecTV has got 160 high definition satellite channels, and Dish Network has got 200 high definition channels.

The Best Satellite Equipment Deal?

Both satellite companies will provide you with an absolutely free satellite TV system that includes a satellite dish, satellite TV signal receivers, along with the remote controls to operate your receivers.

You'll be given a free standard receiver with DirecTV service, however, if you desire a digital video recorder or an HD receiver, you'll have to get a costlier program package than a standard package.

Once you sign up with DirecTV you'll get their state-of-the-art DVR/receiver - the Genie - absolutely free. The Genie will let you record up to 1,000 hours of your favorite programs, pause, rewind, as well as fast forward live shows, and record up to 4 TV shows while you're watching another show.

Dish Network will also supply you with their state-of-the-art DVR/receiver - the Hopper - for free. With their receiver you'll be able to record approximately 2,000 hours of your favorite programs, pause, rewind, as well as fast forward live television shows, plus record as many as 5 shows while you're watching a different live show.

The Lowest Priced Installation

Your satellite television system will be set up for free in up to 4 rooms of your home with DirecTV. Your satellite TV system will be installed in up to 6 rooms in your home with Dish Network. Installation times for both providers is from 1 to 5 working days once you get your service.

The Best Picture Quality

There's no difference in image quality between Dish Network and DirecTV, due to the fact the two service providers broadcast their programs in all digital and high definition formats.

The Best Customer Support

If you would like any assistance with your satellite TV system, or have questions about how to operate it, the two providers provide 24-hour, 7-days-a-week customer service.

The Highest Customer Approval

DirecTV currently is ranked number 2 in customer satisfaction among all the satellite and cable TV service providers, and Dish Network is rated number 1.

Conclusion

If you're searching for the most television channels, the most HD channels, the most music stations, the most pay-per-view movies, as well as the most world-wide channels at the lowest price, the best satellite TV deal is going to be Dish Network's.

Additionally, Dish Network also gives you a free DVR allowing you to record up to 200 hours of programs, an HD receiver so that you can watch your programs in high def, or a combination of the two.

Because they give you a free digital video recorder and an HD receiver, and since they offer the most high definition programming, I believe Dish Network gives you the best deal.