Dish Network and Directv

[Evil Capserian]

I was just curious if anyone here subscribes to both dish network and directv at the same time? I was thinking about doing that myself and getting the best of both worlds.

[Phil T]

I do!

I recently dumped my Dishplayer 7100 and 501 for two DirecTivos with a triple LNB dish. With DirecTV I subscribe to Total Choice+ and locals.

I also have a DishNetwork 6000 hooked up to a Dish 500 for HDTV. I subscribe to the HD pack only ($10.00) and pay a $5.00 access fee.

[Jacob S]

The good thing about Dish Network is that you can take movie packages or locals or other channels without having to take the basic package although there is an extra $5 charge for doing so. With DirecTv you MUST take the basic package in which is higher than Dish Network's by $10 to take any other programming.

[dishrich]

I do myself:
- TC+ w/Chicago locals, w/HBO & Showtime from D*
- Denver local pak w/NY & LA distants & SS from E*.

Unfortunately, if the Denvers all move to spot beam, then I'll have to re-evaulate my E* line-up... :( :(