Dish TV Reviews

by Jdreesen on November 17, 2011

Dish TV Customer ServiceChoosing Dish TV is an option that many are considering these days because of the prices and the great package deals. Many people like the fact that Dish TV often has more channels than the competition, yet some packages are lower than $30.00 per month. Most reviews of the overall product are positive but some have complained that the reception can be poor in severe weather. There are also problems with Dish TV accessibility in some areas. Some areas would not be able to receive a signal from the dish because the service is not available. Also, if you live in a rental property, especially an apartment complex, your lease may not allow you to have dish equipment installed on the property.

Dish TV Cable

Dish or Cable? For some, it may be cable because cable can be installed practically anywhere, including places that Dish TV cannot. However, for those who have the ability to choose, Dish TV would most likely be the better choice due to the larger variety of channels, especially HD channels, and the lower cost. In today’s economy, many people would take savings over the dim chance that their dish may start to pixelate in high winds, rainstorms or snowstorms. Over the years, the quality of Dish TV has improved, as has cable, so chances are less likely than before that you will have a problem in those situations. However, there will still be some that prefer cable, in spite of its higher cost, simply because they feel that the large dish on their roof will detract from the curb appeal of their home.

Dish TV Deals

There are many TV commercials advertising Dish TV, cable TV, and the newest option, fiber optic TV with much competitiveness. Dish TV always comes out with the lowest long-term price because, while all of these will offer you a very tempting starting price that will last up to a year, after which the prices go up drastically, Dish TV remains relatively more affordable. Dish TV usually keeps a pretty steady lower price, although they too, offer great deals to start. They may include such deals as free premium channels for six months to a year, after which their prices will also increase. With Dish TV, however, these prices are generally still considerably lower than the others, even after the price goes up.

Dish TV Packages

The most popular package that both Dish TV and its competitors offer is a bundled package which includes TV, internet and phone for one very reasonable price. Like most of these deals, this package price only lasts for up to one year, after which the regular price will be applied. Unlike cable, they also now offer a package which includes free HD for life, which would be very desirable to those who love to watch TV in HD.

Dish TV Customer Service

When it comes to customer service, opinions vary all over the board. Some say that they take too long to respond when a problem is reported, others say that installation takes forever. Still others gripe that it is hard to get an installer to come out at a time that’s right for the customers’ schedule and a few have said that the customer service operators are rude on the phone. Despite the bad customer service reviews, there have been positive reviews as well, with some saying that the operators are helpful and that the installers come out and work in a timely and professional manner.

Dish TV Plans

Dish TV plans can start as low as 24.99 per month for 1 year, after which it will increase to 34.99 for 60 channels to 49.99, increasing to 69.99 for over 260 channels. Another company starts with 29.99 for 150 channels and, after a year increases to 60.99 per month. Their highest package starts at 83.99 for over 285 channels, increasing to about 115.00 per month.

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