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DIRECTV HD vs DISH Network HD

Both DIRECTV and DISH Network claim they have the most HD channels in the US. So who is telling the truth? And who provides the best HD option? Join us to compare the HD options provided by DIRECTV and DISH Network in order to draw an unbiased conclusion.

DIRECTV HD: DIRECTV currently offers over 130 channels National HD, as well as local channels in HD (where available). Add HD Access for just $10/month on top of any DIRECTV standard-definition base package (FAMILY, Choice, Choice Extra or Premier), you’ll automatically get HD versions of all channels included in your base package. For example, if you get ESPN in your base package, and you add HD Access for $10/mo., you’ll get ESPN HD as well.

  • Get 8 national HD channels plus local HD channels via $10/month HD Access for the FAMILY package:
  • Get over 30 national HD channels plus local HD channels from $10/month HD Access when you choose Choice package:
  • Get 40 national HD channels plus local HD channels from $10/month HD Access when you choose Choice Extra package:
  • Get over 80 national HD channels plus local HD channels from $10/month HD Access when you choose Premier package:

DIRECTV currently doesn’t offer all HD package alone. Customers need to get a base package first in order to add HD Access.

DISH Network HD: DISH Network currently offers over 140 channels National HD, as well as local channels in HD (where available). Like DIRECTV, you can add $10/month HD package on top of any DISH Network’s classic packages. In other words, add $10/month HD onto any DISH Network standard-definition base package you subscribe to, you’ll automatically get HD versions of all channels included in your base package.

  • Get over 55 national HD channels plus local HD channels for $10 additioal per month when you choose Classic Bronze 100
  • Get over 70 national HD channels plus local HD channels for $10 additioal per month when you choose Classic Silver 200
  • Get over 80 national HD channels plus local HD channels for $10 additioal per month when you choose Classic Gold 250

CONCLUSION: DISH Network does offer a few more national HD channels than DIRECTV today. However, both companies say they will continue expanding their HD channel line-up. I hope the above comparison between DIRECTV HD vs DISH Network HD will help you make an informed decision when comes to shopping for HD services.