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Programming Package: A basic package is the core element of your satellite TV viewing. While both Dish Network and DIRECTV offer many of the same channels, there are some differences in how they are organized across packages.

Use the table below to find your best basic package. If you are calculating your bill, select one DIRECTV package and one Dish Network package to add to your Monthly Bill Estimate.

Monthly Bill Estimate
DIRECTV
Family $29.99
Choice
Just $34.99/mo for 12 months
$52.99
Choice XTRA
Just $39.99/mo for 12 months
$57.99
Dish Network
DishFamily
$19.99
America's Top 100
$50 Credit on First Bill
Free HBO/Starz for 3 months
$32.99
America's Top 200
$50 Credit on First Bill
Free HBO/Starz for 3 months
$44.99
America's Top 250
$50 Credit on First Bill
Free HBO/Starz for 3 months
$54.99





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A&E: Biography, mystery and documentary for discerning viewers
             
ABC Family Channel: Contemporary entertainment for ages 18-49
             
American Movie Classics: Dedicated to the American movie fan.
             
Angel One: Spreading the word of Christ
             
Animal Planet: Wildlife, pet care and nature from around the globe
             
BBC America: British comedy, drama, news and movies
             
BET J: Jazz music & related; also features Caribbean programs
             
Biography Channel: Life and times of exceptional people
             
Black Entertainment TV: Highlighting African-American culture
             
Bloomberg TV: 24 hour business and financial channel
             
Boomerang: 24-hour classic animated entertainment
             
Bravo: Art programming and films; reality series
             
BYU TV: Public interest channel focusing on families
             
C-SPAN: Political programming, including live debate from U.S. House
             
C-SPAN2: Political programming, including live debate from U.S. Senate
             
Cartoon Network: 24 hour animated entertainment
             
CCTV-9: English-language channel focused on Chinese news & culture
             
CCTV-E&F: News & education in Spanish & French
             
Chiller: Dedicated exclusively to horror and thriller genre
             
Church Channel: Religious services from a variety of faiths
             
Classic Arts Showcase: Video clips of the arts, from past to present
             
CNBC: Live stock/bond market coverage and personal finance info
             
CNBC World: Global business, focused on Asia & European markets
             
CNN: 24 hour global news and information network
             
Colours TV: Issues of International & Native American Cultures
             
Comedy Central: The 24 hour comedy network
             
Country Music TV: Music videos - focused on current country music
             
CSTV: College Sports Television: College sports programming
             
Current TV: Independent programming & content for 18-34 year olds
             
Daystar: Christian network offering ministry, music and family programs
             
Discovery Channel: Nature, the environment, technology and history
             
Discovery Health: Latest news and info on health, medicine & wellness
             
Discovery Home: 24 hour channel dedicated to lifestyle & better living
             
Discovery Kids: Family programming targeting ages 7-14
             
Discovery Times: Focuses on civilization, culture, and our world
             
Disney Channel: Family entertainment including original movies
             
Disney Channel West: Family entertainment including original movies
             
DIY Network: Programming for the handyman in all of us
             
Documentary Channel: Works of independent documentary filmmakers
             
E! Entertainment TV: The 24 hour Hollywood news & celebrity network
             
Encore (West): Commercial free movie channel
             
Encore Action: Movies, focusing on action and adventure films
             
Encore Drama: Movies, focusing on non-fiction films
             
Encore Love: Movies, focusing on love and romance films
             
Encore Mystery: Movies, focusing on mystery and suspense films
             
Encore WAM: Entertainment for teens
             
Encore Westerns: Movies, focusing on Westerns
             
ESPN: Games & events of pro and college leagues; sports news & talk
             
ESPN Classic: The most memorable games and people in sports history
             
ESPN2: Games & events of pro and college leagues; sports news & talk