DISH Network Satellite TV Dealers - Which One Has the Best Deal?
DISH Network Satellite TV Dealers
Satellite TV is one of the hottest online products on the market today, and because of that a number of DISH Network dealers have set up shop on the Internet to sell satellite TV services.
But how do you know which dealers are reputable, and which dealer will give you the best price and the best service? I spent a number of hours researching DISH Network satellite TV dealers for The Satellite TV Guide and found three that stand head and shoulders above the rest.
Here's my review of the top three DISH Network satellite TV dealers so you can compare dealers and decide for yourself.
Allsat (Highly Recommended)
Allsat was established in 1995, when DISH Network first started broadcasting it's satellite TV programming. It began as a brick and mortar satellite TV store, then went online in 1997.
Independently owned and operated, Allsat is one of the oldest and most respected satellite TV dealers. They've installed hundreds of thousands of satellite TV systems across the U.S.
I found their prices and service to be second to none.
Allsat currently offers:
* A free DISH Network satellite dish
* Up to four free receivers plus universal remotes
* Free professional installation
* Free 100-hour DVR (digital video recording) receivers
* Free HD (high definition) receivers
* Three free months of HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, or Starz
* 24/7 customer service
* Lifetime equipment warranty
* Thirty-day money-back guarantee
VMC Satellite
VMC is one of the largest and most well known online satellite TV dealers in the U.S. They installed the satellite TV system in the U.S. Capitol building. VMC is responsible for signing up more than 2% of DISH Networks subscribers.
VMC currently offers:
* A free 4-room satellite TV system
* Free professional installation
* Free digital video recorders
* Free HDTV receivers (optional)
* Three months of HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, or Starz for free
* 24/7 customer service
* Lifetime equipment warranty
Sterling Satellite
Sterling Satellite was founded in 2003 and is currently a DISH Network Top 10 satellite TV dealer. Their primary emphasis is on customer service.
Sterling currently offers:
* A free 4-room satellite TV system
* Free professional installation of that system
* Free digital video recorders
* Free HDTV receivers (optional)
* Three free months of HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, or Starz
* 24/7 customer service
* Lifetime equipment warranty
* 125% money-back guarantee
Note: DISH Network programming prices start at $19.99 for the 40-channel Dish Family package and go up to $74.99 for the 350 channel "Everything" package.
Visit http://www.thesatellitetvguide.com for information on DISH Network satellite TV systems and service plus ordering information.
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Choosing a Satellite TV Provider
The satellite tv industry has made huge gains on the cable tv industry in the past several years.
With the price of cable tv skyrocketing every year, many cable subscribers are making the switch over to satellite tv.
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DVRs have carved a niche in the field of satellite television. HDDVRs with all their features have managed to attract the attention of many a couch potatoes. The futuristic feel of the product and the control that it has given to the viewer has added a new dimension to TV viewing and some are already comparing it with the transformation brought on after the onset of color television in the last century.
However, it may take a while before this technology becomes the norm and broadcasters start airing programs that are tailor made or customized to HDDVR sets. With DVR technology, the reception of signals at the viewer end is digital and now the onus has shifted to the broadcaster to provide signals of matching quality to further...
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Free Satellite TV Offers
In a world where marketing strategy and competition rules, not all satellite TV deals are equal or the same. Different companies package their wares in many different and innovative ways. As a consumer, it is important to comparison shop before deciding on a provider. Today there are over 15 million subscribers in the US alone.
Services as well as costs vary between players like Dish Network and Direct TV. The Dish Network promotion offers a subscription cost from $19.99 per month.
This includes free satellite TV systems for up to 4 rooms, free DVD player, free HD and DVR upgrades, free shipping and installation. Orders can be placed online or through retailers. The Direct TV offers a monthly subscription of $29.99 per month along with free satellite TV systems for 4 rooms, free digital camera, DVD player, free viewing for three months of 50 premium channels, free shipping and installation as well as ways to order through phone, Internet, and retailers.
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Satellite TV Comparison -- Providers and Dealers Compared
Satellite TV Comparison
Satellite TV providers are the companies that offer satellite TV programming to the public. They purchase satellite TV programming from networks, independent companies, and radio stations, then make their programming available to the public through the use of satellites.
Satellite TV dealers are the companies who sell the satellite TV services and
satellite TV equipment offered by the satellite TV providers.
In the U.S. there are two major satellite TV providers -- DISH Network and DIRECTV -- and there are hundreds of satellite TV dealers who sell their services and systems.
Satellite TV Providers Comparison
DISH Network
DISH Network was launched in 1996, and currently has more than 12 million subscribers. It's ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among all cable and satellite TV providers by J.D.
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(www.theonlydish.com) Recently DISH Network (EchoStar Communications) released a promotion that has customers flocking to subscribe to DISH Network Services. DISH Network released their $19.99 package which includes HBO & Showtime for a limited time. Consumers are very happy about this promotion, that also includes Equipment, Installation, Local channels, HDTV Receivers, DVR Upgrade and Lifetime Warranty, all for free.Now, a website www.TheOnlyDish.com warns consumers that this promotion is coming to an end. TheOnlyDish.com is an affiliate of VMC Satellite, the largest online distributor of DISH Network services. They urge consumers to take advantage of this huge promotion while it is still in effect.
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