Comcast Cable vs Direct TV and Dish Network |
| Direct TV Digital Satellite |
Dish Network Digital Satellite |
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| Programming |
$52.20/mo. | $41.99/mo. |
$19.99/mo. |
| Standard
Equipment |
$2.00/mo. |
Free |
Free |
| HDTV |
$5.00/mo. |
$10.99/mo. |
Free** |
| DVR |
$5.00/mo. |
$5.99/mo. |
$5.98/mo. |
| Total
Monthly Bill |
$64.20/mo. |
$56.97/mo. |
$25.97/mo. |
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Comcast
Digital
Cable For an additional monthly charge you can receive certain channels transmitted digitally with Comcast digital cable. |
Dish
Network Digital Satellite TV All satellite TV channels are transmitted digitally. |
| Comcast DVR Comcast DVR is only available in limited areas and requires subscription to Comcast Digital Cable. Additional equipment is required. Comcast charges for installation and bills you monthly for use of the equipment. |
Dish
Network DVR Satellite DVR is available everywhere throughout the entire U.S. and Puerto Rico. Both satellite providers offer free DVR receivers with DVR service. |
| Comcast HDTV At the present time, Comcast HDTV is only available in a few select areas. |
Dish
Network HDTV Satellite HDTV is available throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Both satellite providers offer free HD receivers with HDTV service. |
| Comcast
On-Demand Comcast pay-per-view service requires subscription to Comcast Digital Cable. Rental of both a digital cable box and remote is required. Comcast On Demand is not available in all areas. |
Dish
Network Pay-Per-View Satellite pay-per-view service is integrated into all receivers and is available everywhere. |
Comcast Cable
Programming
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Satellite
TV Programming
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| Comcast
Parental
Controls Comcast's parental control system may require the rental of a cable box. |
Dish
Network Parental Controls A parental control system is available with all models of satellite receivers. There is no charge for parental controls. |
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