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Originally Posted by SkinEmAll
ok, so whats the real deal on satellite tv? is it reliable? cost vs. cable? i ve asked this question to many people over the last year and i always get different responses. i really want the nfl network. also does anyone know if nfl network will ever go to cable?
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I dropped cable for Dish Network when we bought a house and were allowed to have a dish since we owned the place instead of renting.
I LOVE IT.
For cheaper or the same price, that won't go up every few months since you have a contract, you get MANY MANY more channels. I have the plan with 120 channels, but you can get 180 for a little more. You also get about 60 SIRIUS music channels that I actually put on quite often if I'm working around the house. There are a TON of sports channels (and SPEED if you're a car freak like me). In my area, Dish Network still gives you Comcast Sports for Redskins/Orioles/Wizards/Capitals/George Mason
coverage. There are a lot of ESPN channels also. NFL Network too.
As for reliability, I've only had it drop on a few VERY VERY heavy storms with bad wind, lightning and hail. I probably shouldn't have been watching TV then anyways.
It's very reliable for me.
Their customer service is very responsive too. I called with a question and they were very helpful. The Installer was great too, he gave me a lesson that covered about everything I'll need to know before he left my house.
I say GO FOR IT. I chose Dish over DirecTV because I liked the channel lineup better and it was less expensive.