What Cable, Direct TV and Dish Network Don't Want You to Know
Update: Dish Network is now offering over 80 Channels for $19.99/mo. Plus they're giving away a Free Portable DVD Player (a great Christmas gift!) along with Free DVR and HDTV Upgrades. You can even try the service Risk-Free with their new 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. Click here for more information.
Cable TV
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Cable TV prices have risen 41% since 1998 and continue to increase at an average rate of 7% annually.
According to Consumers Union, cable TV rates in areas served by only one provider are on average 17% higher than in areas served by two or more. See: Cable Mergers, Monopoly Power, and Price Increases.
Direct TV and Dish Network
Dish Network and Direct TV both offer free HDTV options. To accommodate increased HDTV programming, Dish Network has expanded their bandwidth capabilities. Direct TV will soon be able to offer over 1500 HDTV channels.Each additional satellite tv receiver requires a separate connection to the dish. Make sure the satellite retailer does not charge "outlet fees".
Offers from Direct TV or Dish Network for free DVR or free HDTV usually require subscription to a certain level of satellite service.
Direct TV and Dish Network, of course, require either an 18" or 20" satellite dish.
If you rent your residence, the FCC has ruled that you may install a satellite dish in any private area such as a patio or balcony. Mounting the satellite dish in a shared area, however, is at the discretion of the landlord.
Update: Dish Network is now offering over 80 Channels for $19.99/mo. Plus they're giving away a Free Portable DVD Player (a great Christmas gift!) along with Free DVR and HDTV Upgrades. You can even try the service Risk-Free with their new 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. Click here for more information.