Is satellite TV service still worth it?

<div><p>For customers looking for access to more channel variety and better DVR capability, satellite TV service is absolutely still worth it. When you consider that the cost of cable TV service averages $65 per month, the $70 per month you’d pay for satellite TV seems like an obvious choice, especially since the service is considered superior by most customers. Plus, satellite TV is available in far more areas than cable TV, so it’s not only worthwhile but sometimes the only option for customers in rural areas.</p></div>

What is the best satellite TV service?

<div><p>The best satellite TV service largely depends on your budget, preferences, and viewing habits. Here are some pros and cons of the most popular services:</p><ul><li><p>DISH Satellite TV: More affordable, wide variety of selections especially for families with children</p></li><li><p>DIRECTV: Robust “Sports Pack” and bundles with internet and phone service to help you save if you need multiple services</p></li></ul><p>We recommend reaching out to a few satellite TV companies in your area before deciding which is right for you.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2013
It's DSL. DirectTv adds their billing onto our Verizon bill. It's a bundle package. Verizon is the only thing we have here. We don't have any other service providers here. We're out in the country and there's nothing available. There's no cable, there's nothing. All we have is Verizon. It's the...
VERIZON
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Reviewed in September 2013
Our new (to us) home had no access to cable TV. There was already an HD-dish on the house, so I researched the service by Dish. There were mixed reviews, and my kid was starting to have TV-withdrawl because we had nothing in the house so far, so I took a chance and ordered the Dish-HD service....
Dish Network
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Reviewed in February 2014
Virus was eliminated. I was pleased with service and have had no issue since. There was no loss of data which was my biggest concern. Service took longer than expected partially due to weather. Our area was hit with a big snowstorm. Estimate was 2-3 days but took 7 days.
Cutchall's Communications
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Reviewed in March 2012
The owner had visited my home in February to investigate why a satellite box he had sold me in 2011 was no longer working. He discovered that a surge had probably affected it and offered me a temporary one until he could get me a new one. He e-mailed me to let me know that a new one would cost...
Alleman's Communication
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Reviewed in January 2015
We use them on a daily basis. We have no issues. Their customer service has been fine. When I call them for any issues, they more or less fix them. But we have really had no issues since we started with them many years ago. Their responsiveness is good and they were here right away...
WINDSTREAM COMMUNICATIONS
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Reviewed in June 2015
We have no problems with that and when we have problems it's reasonable like bad storms then you lose everything. When your power goes off you are pretty concerned about your cable. It's just the basic cable. It's just the satellite TV and we have the hopper for the different rooms. They do go...
Dish Network TV New Mexico
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Reviewed in February 2012
My husband hated it. One of the bad things was that we kept losing our satellite feed even when there wasn't a storm. We had service issues. My husband was disgusted with their programming. The pricing wasn't too bad. It was poor customer satisfaction. They were responsive. We told the guy that...
DISH Network LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
dish network has problems with the hopper service they sell, first off they dont tell customers about it needing to shut off every night after 1 am to look for updates , the time for the update is not changeable , although it was on there last how ,many models of dvrs ,and just about every other...
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Satellite tv equipment services FAQs

Yes, you will need to pay an average of around $185 to install your satellite dish and other equipment when signing up for satellite TV service. When you contact a satellite TV company in your area, the representative will discuss everything from your channel options and monthly rate to the upfront cost of the equipment. Depending on how many dishes you need, you could spend as much as $600 for the initial installation, but that’s just a one-time fee.

For customers looking for access to more channel variety and better DVR capability, satellite TV service is absolutely still worth it. When you consider that the cost of cable TV service averages $65 per month, the $70 per month you’d pay for satellite TV seems like an obvious choice, especially since the service is considered superior by most customers. Plus, satellite TV is available in far more areas than cable TV, so it’s not only worthwhile but sometimes the only option for customers in rural areas.

The cost of satellite TV service varies based on the provider you choose, where you live, and the package of channels you purchase, but the average cost is around $70 per month. Most customers pay between $50 and $150 per month for the service. Keep in mind that you’ll also have to pay to install the satellite dish(es) to receive the signal, and the initial equipment averages around $185 per dish, or between $100 and $600, including labor.

The best satellite TV service largely depends on your budget, preferences, and viewing habits. Here are some pros and cons of the most popular services:

DISH Satellite TV: More affordable, wide variety of selections especially for families with children
DIRECTV: Robust “Sports Pack” and bundles with internet and phone service to help you save if you need multiple services

We recommend reaching out to a few satellite TV companies in your area before deciding which is right for you.

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