subject: Dish Network - Channels, Packages And Offers [print this page] One of the greatest achievements in the field of media and entertainment was the invention of color television. It brought new life to the characters on TV and added details to elements. People began to enjoy these changes immensely.
Over time, technology has improved and new achievements have been made. DISH Network is one of those achievements. DISH Network Corporation is the second largest pay TV provider in the United States. It provides direct broadcast satellite service, which includes satellite television, audio programming and interactive television services to millions of customers. Whether it is music or cinema, news or sports, fashion or food, travel or history, DISH Network offers something to every age group.
DISH Network channels holds a huge advantage over the traditional cable system. DISH Network involves receiving signals from a satellite whereas cable TV entails airing programs. The biggest advantage that DISH Network service has over cable TV is the picture and sound quality. Unlike cable TV, DISH Network programs are of excellent quality. This is primarily because DISH Network channels are transmitted over a very broad bandwidth. This is not the case when it comes to cable TV. In cable TV the channels are cramped into a narrow bandwidth. There is overlapping and distortion of signals due to this reason. Cable TV providers also pack in some illegal channels sometimes. This increases the burden as well.
DISH Network features also include more value for money, hundreds of popular channels including CNN, ESPN, HBO, Starz, Cinemax and Showtime Unlimited, special sports pack for sports lovers, Disney and other kid oriented channels for children, pay-per-views, adult programming, parental lock, DVR service, lucrative deals, round-the-clock customer service,
DISH Network also leads the industry in the number of available HD channels. Currently, DISH Network offers more than 200 HD channels, catering to every possible interest. From movies and family entertainment to news and sports programming, DISH Network has it all in HD. Recently, DISH Network added nine more HD channels to their lineup. Five of these channels can only be found in HD on DISH Network. They are Fox Soccer Channel, Hallmark Channel, Sportsman Channel, Indieplex HD and Retroplex HD. The HD 120, HD 200, HD 250, and the DISH Platinum Add-Ons provide customers with a wide selection of crystal clear channels from DISH Network. The Dish America package offers over 60 channels at $34.99 per month. Channels across all genres such as Cartoon Network HD, Christian Television Network, CNN HD, CNBC HD, Discovery Channel HD, ESPN HD, Health and Human Services, History HD, NASA, Travel Channel HD and Weather Channel HD are offered within this package.
The Dish America Silver package offers over 75 channels and can be availed at $39.99 per month. Channels such as CMT HD, Big Ten Network HD, Animal Planet HD, Food Network HD, HD Theater, Golf Channel HD, MSNBC HD, Spike TV HD, TLC HD and USA HD are offered under this package.
Lastly, there is the Dish America Gold package that offers over 85 channels and can be availed at $49.99 per month. With Bio HD, National Geographic Channel HD, and Versus HD, plus all of the favorite local channels, the DISH America Gold package from DISH Network is the best option for 100% HDexclusive programming.
These are just the Core Packages offered by DISH Network. In addition to these, DISH Network also offers Latino Package, HD channels, Movie channels such as HBO,FLIX, Action Max, Starz Cinema and Starz Kids and Family. In addition to these, DISH Network also offers Adult Channels and other channels like Bloomberg and Red TV.
