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Mediacom Cable vs Direct TV and Dish Network

Below are rates from Mediacom Cable, Direct TV, and Dish Network. With Dish Network satellite TV you could save an average of about $29/mo. over digital cable.*
Mediacom High Speed Internet Mediacom Cable
 Direct TV Digital Satellite
 Dish Network Digital Satellite
Programming
 $47.95/mo.
 $41.99/mo.
 $19.99/mo.
Standard Equipment
 $5.00/mo.
 Free
 Free
HDTV
 $11.00/mo.
 $10.99/mo.
 Free**
DVR
 $3.00/mo.
 $5.99/mo.
 $5.98/mo.
Total Monthly Bill
 $66.95/mo.
 $58.97/mo.
 $25.97/mo.




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Digital Cable
For an additional monthly charge you can receive certain channels transmitted digitally with Mediacom digital cable.

 Dish Network Digital Satellite TV
All Dish Network satellite TV channels are transmitted digitally.
Cable TV DVR
Mediacom DVR is only available in limited areas and requires subscription to Digital Cable. Additional equipment is required. Mediacom 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.
Cable HDTV
At the present time, 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.
Cable TV On-Demand
Pay-per-view service requires subscription to Digital Cable. Rental of both a digital cable box and remote is required. 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.
Cable TV Programming
  • Approximately 300 channels are available with Digital Cable.
  • Movie channels include Showtime, HBO, Cinemax, and Starz.
  • A variety of sports channels plus On Demand sports are available.
 Satellite TV Programming
  • 211 channels are available with satellite.
  • Satellite movie channels include all the Showtime, Starz, HBO, and Cinemax channels
  • Satellite has a variety of sports channels plus pay-per-view sports and sports subscriptions such as NFL Sunday Ticket.
Cable TV Parental Controls
The 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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