Satellite Service Provider Comparison

Features
VOOM
DirecTV
Dish Network
Total Available Channels Total HD Channels: 35+
Total Standard Channels: 21+
150+ depending on plan
180+ depending on the plan
Sports Exclusive high definition sports channels, plus optional HD Sports Plus Pack. Standard definition sports channels include the NFL Network and the Speed Channel 30+ sports networks and multiple subscription including: NFL Sunday Ticket, Mega March Madness Approximately 30+ sports networks, plus multiple subscription options including the NBA League Pass, NHL Center Ice
Foreign Language Programming: None Spanish & Chinese Spanish, Arabic, Greek, Chinese, Russian,
HDTV Channels: All Channels Up to 8 channels, depending on location and equipment
Up to 8 channels, depending on location and equipment
Monthly Cost $39.99 for base package, premium subscriptions extra
$33.99 to $87.99 for base packages, premium subscriptions cost extra $24.99 to $77.99 for base packages, premium subscriptions cost extra
Local Channels Available everywhere through a digital antenna Available in approximately 126 local markets by the end of 2004
Available in approximately 103 local markets
Geographic Availability Continental US All 50 US States All 50 US States and Puerto Rico
Antenna for local programming No charge Available at an extra cost Available at an extra cost

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