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Digital Cable vs Direct TV vs Dish Network vs others

It has been a while since somebody asked: "Which is better?"I'm looking to sign up for a digital TV se ...

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Not possible to evaluate since...

...it's mostly preference based, and we likely don't share the same cable operator. Comcast, Time Warner, etc. all have ...

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Good points

Hmm, good points.I'm in San Jose, CA, if that helps.My gripe about fees is the odd assortment of box fee ...

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Not really

Franchise fees/taxes vary by region, and this might not matter unless you were some sort of retiree or on a massively lo ...

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Comcast vs Dish

My main area of knowledge is comparing Comcast with Dish.I have satellite (Dish) in 3 different houses. All have ...

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Thanks!

Thanks! This is really helpful.Yes, I have a view of the southern sky. ...

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Value depends upon how much you can pay

Regardless of what service you select, you will still need a set top box to decode those precious signals from any provi ...

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Comparing plans

I have DirecTV with two separate DVRs. This is the only service that allows separate DVRs. The others allow you to recor ...

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Cable, Dish, Direct...or U-VERSE

I don't know why you hate recommending U-verse. I had DirectTV for over 5 years, loved it, but they wouldn't let me in ...

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Not a fan of UVERSE because...

...in most areas (read, not all) UVERSE (still) relies on copper to the home, and overall speeds you see w/ this technol ...

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Comparing

I don't know what you mean about the number of DVRs. I have 2 DVR's/Receivers with Dish. They are both dual tuners. Whic ...

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Price Changes?

Frequent price changes? I can't remember the last time my fees changed withut me making some other change to my service. ...

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Decryption equipment

The boxes are often required to embed decryption equipment. The signals are encrypted to prevent people from supplying ...

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re: Which is better

I went from Cable to Dish to Cable to FIOS and they all have 'fees'. The answer as to which is better, depends on what y ...

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Comcast Pain in the:

i have Comcast 4 ever & monthly bill goy up to $200.00 per month after specials ran out. I dropped Showtime to get down ...

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You have Comcast, so...

I can assume to live in the city (vs. rural). I see DirecTv in my area are bundle the internet services with the telepho ...

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Comcast Vs. Direct TV

I forgot to add that I have Comcast bundle. Phone, broadband & TvHD.I have problem w/way Comcast invoices. They ...

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Not certain if what you describe is correct

This does not sound correct. I'm not aware of any late fee as you've described in this scenario. I have the same Comca ...

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Definitely true with service changes

I don't like the "bill ahead" model, either. If a zillion other companies can survive billing customers after ...

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late fees

Thx for the reply. My detailed Comcast invoice when I can get one in writing list a late fee of 7.00$ up from 5.00 six m ...

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Cable, Satellite

I have cable. My friends have satellite (one has Dish, the other DirecTV). They receive a lot more HD channels than I ...

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Cable has a contract?

Which provider do you have, Dan? At least I haven't heard of such contracts with Comcast- they're all month to month w/ ...

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Think about it- water not the same

Even if you had good testing equipment, there would be no way you could use the *exact* amount of water or electricity p ...

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First recommendation...

First, I would recommend running the cable directly to your digital televisions and scanning for digital channels. Those ...

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Cable Provider

Pedro,Mine is Charter. You are correct in that they do not offer "long term" contracts, only 6 month ...

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Yeah

I'm surprised you have to argue though. After I let two or three months go by and politely request the lastest promotio ...

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Charter

I've had issues with my reception since last year. After dozens of tech people at the house, and afer each doing someth ...

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Direct TV Vs Comcast & billing issues from Flashg/Don

Hi Guys, thx for all the thoughts. been busy w/other stuff just getting back to this issue. I'm not in the city, Sewall' ...

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Your reply is hard to follow

Your point is.....(?)(I think we've already covered this stuff.) ...

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Excellent Opportunity

I have a great basic package with Dish Network that gives me the Disney Channel, locals, the Nick's, and News and it is ...

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Beware of Fios!

Think twice before changing to Fios! First, the guide didn't come up before the installer left. They said it would be th ...

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Directv. Dish, cable, etc.

Just a reminder to mad reaper and mankind in general; no matter how sweet they make the 1 year deals, it's always a 2-yr ...

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Dish vs Brighthouse

I am currently with Dish. I got with them because they offer the international channels for my family (Italian and Germa ...

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Dish vs Directv

If you are a fan of BBC America and such shows as Top Gear, be aware that Directv DOES NOT offer BBC America in HD. Dis ...

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Dish

And I just read where Dish will, or has, dropped the AMC channels due to cost. There's no perfect provider. ...

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Depends on the person them self and the market

They ALL have their good and bad. I've had both DISH & DIRECTV, yes if you're a sport fan and need the NFL Sunday Ticke ...

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Time Warner charges

You mentioned charges,when Time Warner came out with their whole house dvr we opted to go from Dish with 2 dual dvr' ...

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