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Dish TV is the second-largest satellite pay TV provider in the U.S., trailing market leader Direct TV. In a bid to attract new customers, Dish TV and Direct TV have both both been adding satellites and beefing up their High Definition (HD) channel counts.
Dish TV currently offers more HD channels . Both Dish TV and Direct TV are attempting to add 3D to their programming . However, Dish TV recently launched an aggressive promotional that could help it challenge Direct TV going forward. .
Dish TV Currently Has More HD channels, But Direct TV Is Not Far Behind
With the recent addition of six new HD channels, Dish TV's HD lineup now totals close to 200 channels. Dish TV offers 60 on-demand HD channels, 25 HD regional sports channels, 22 premium HD networks, 15 HD pay-per-view channels, and 70 different HD channels in their core programming packages.
In comparison, Direct TV currently offers fewer than 150 HD channels .
More HD Channels, Promotional Offers Give Dish TV a Temporary Edge over Direct TV
Dish Network offers more Premium Movie Channels in HD that any other television provider. Here are some of the can't miss selections!
The Pillars of the Earth on Dish Network HD
HBO
John Adams - Parts 1-7 starting Saturday, July 3 at 8 PM ET
Starring Academy Award Nominees, Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney, as John and Abigail Adams. Celebrate Independence Day Weekend with the man who fought for it - as David McCullogh's Pulitzer Prize Winning book comes to life.
Starz
The Pillars of the Earth - Premiers July 23 at 10 PM ET
This epic tale of passion and greed begins when a mysterious secret disrupts the succession to the English crown and an unlikely member of King Henry's family takes the throne. A power struggle between Henry's daughter, Maud, and nephew, Stephen, causes England to be torn by war as battles rage for the rightful heir. Meanwhile, Bishop Waleran Bigod and the Hamleigh family manipulate the conflict to satisfy their own ruthless ambitions. Within this tumultuous setting, Prior Philip fights insurmountable obstacles to keep Kingsbridge and his dream of building a magnificent cathedral alive. The task is daunting, but master-mason Tom Builder, his gifted stepson, Jack, and noblewoman Aliena work together to achieve their dreams. And in the process, the long-hidden secret is revealed.
By: Francis Davidhttp://www.articlesbase.com/television-articles/john-adams-the-pillars-of-the-earth-on-dish-network-hd-2763447.html
