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Compare DIRECTV and DISH Network Programming Packages(Plans Updated On 1/18/2010) |
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Channel Notes | |
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| Spanish | Alma Vision Hispanic Network |
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Hispanic Christian television with programming to bless and transform your life within the love of Jesus Christ. | ||
| Religious | Angel One |
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Programming from more than 100 different ministries. Music, worship, teaching, creation science and mission outreach programs. | ||
| Religious | Angel Two |
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Programming from more than 100 different ministries. Music, worship, teaching, creation science and mission outreach programs. | ||
| Education & Learning | Animal Planet |
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Animal Planet brings you face-to-face with creatures from around the globe. Featuring people and their pets, plus exciting nature shows tailored for children. | ||
| General Entertainment | Biography Channel |
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Meet and learn about exceptional people from around the world! This channel, from A&E, has documentaries, movies and other original shows profiling figures from history, entertainment and much more. | ||
| News & Information | Bloomberg Television |
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Business and financial news channel for serious investors. Up-to-the-minute deep coverage of financial news and market events and trends. | |
| Family | Boomerang |
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Boomerang has classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons like Yogi Bear, Fred Flintstone, Popeye, Huckleberry Hound and George Jetson. | |
| Public Interest | BYU TV |
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Brigham Young University educational programming covering BYU sports, inspirational devotionals, music concerts and broadcasts of education week, all in a non-commercial format. | |
| News & Information | C-Span |
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Continuous coverage of political events from around the nation with live and taped debates from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. | |
| News & Information | C-Span2 |
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Continuous coverage of political events from around the nation with live and taped debates from the floor of the U.S. Senate. | |
| Sports | CBS College Sports |
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CBS College Sports Network is the original 24-hour cable network dedicated to capturing the passion of college sports, covering 25 men's and women's sports, while providing compelling coverage of over 300 live events each season. | ||
| International | CCTV-9 |
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Chinese programs, in English, give a true look at culture and life in China. Programs include news, features and entertainment. | ||
| International | CCTV-9 E&F |
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Chinese programs, alternating from Spanish to French in 4 hour segments, give a true look at culture and life in China. Programs include news, features and entertainment. | ||
| Music (Audio) | CD: KidTunes |
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KidTunes is a mix of educational and entertaining music for kids of all ages. | ||
| Religious | Christian Television Network (CTN) |
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CTN features award winning programming reaching families spanning all socio-economic boundaries providing wholesome Christian Programming. | ||
| Public Interest | Colours TV |
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African-American owned, non-profit channel with diverse programming highlighting cultural issues of multiethnic America and aimed at promoting understanding, positive images and cultural harmony. | ||
| Religious | Daystar |
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America's fastest growing Christian network! A variety of denominations and cultures represented by their leading ministries. | |
| Education & Learning | Discovery Kids |
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Aimed at ages 7 through 14, Discovery Kids offers fun adventure programming, trivia and educational programs made by kids, for kids. | |
| Family | Disney Channel (East) |
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The Disney Channel offers wholesome programming for kids and families that includes movies, series and specials. | ||
| Family | Disney Channel (West) |
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The Disney Channel offers wholesome programming for kids and families that includes movies, series and specials. | ||
| Family | Disney XD |
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Disney XD gets you off the bench and into the game! Land that new trick, get to the next level, never stop on the field. If you're a skater, a gamer or a multifaceted player, Disney XD is for you! | ||
| Education & Learning | Do It Yourself Network (DIY) |
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Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Network has all the latest do-it-yourself projects and ideas. Experts inspire and teach you how to do it yourself, step by step. | |
| Religious | Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) |
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America's most popular religious network. Continuous family-oriented, spiritual growth programs along with talk shows, series and documentaries. | |
| Education & Learning | Fine Living |
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Adventure, travel and destination guides plus entertaining lifestyle programming. | ||
| Sports | FitTV |
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Programming for men and women about exercise, personal trainers, general fitness and motivation. | ||
| Education & Learning | Food Network |
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Cooking education and demonstration shows along with recipes, ideas, planning tips, healthy cuisine and fine dining are explored. Show hosts include world-class chefs like Emeril Lagasse, celebs and working moms. | |
| News & Information | Fox News Channel |
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Fair and balanced news and information. Live news all day plus programming on key issues, people and events in politics, business, family, health and medicine, sports and entertainment. | ||
| Shopping | Gems TV |
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GemsTV is a shopping channel, specializing in offering colored gemstone jewelry in exclusive handcrafted designs direct from the manufacturer. The channel's unique reverse auctions offer shoppers a fun, exciting shopping experience while ensuring quality gemstones at the best price! | ||
| Religious | GOD TV |
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GOD TV is a revolutionary new Christian network that features live events, music and key ministries. | ||
| Religious | Gospel Music Channel |
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Gospel Music Channel is the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all genres of Gospel and Christian music including Rock, Pop, Country and Soul. It features artist biographies, specials, live concerts and videos for the entire family. | ||
| Music (TV) | Great American Country |
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Home of the Grand Ole Opry. Fans get the best in country music videos and country artist specials. | ||
| Family | Hallmark Channel |
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Hallmark delivers original movies and award-winning entertainment you won't find anywhere else. Great stories in the form of movies, series and interviews. | |
| Family | Hallmark Movie Channel |
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Offering viewers a timeless collection of excellent movies and mini-series that are appropriate for all ages in the family. | ||
| News & Information | Headline News Network (HNN) |
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Throughout the day, the top stories in a fast-paced 30 minute newscast. In the evening, Headline Prime delivers Showbiz Tonight, Nancy Grace and Prime News Tonight. | |
| Family | HITN-TV |
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Multi-cultural Hispanic programming addressing education towards economic advancement and other social and cultural aspirations. | ||
| Education & Learning | Home & Garden Television (HGTV) |
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Real people, real places, real lives. Learn about real estate, remodeling, decorating, entertaining, gardening, crafts and more. | ||
| Shopping | Home Shopping Network (HSN) |
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Interactive home shopping service. Very large selection of brand-name merchandise that you can browse and buy from your home. | |
| Religious | Hope |
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Find peace, power, and purpose for your life. Hope Channel provides inspirational and educational programs for the entire family. Official Seventh-day Adventist 24/7 TV station to spread the good news of the gospel to the world. | ||
| Sports | In Country Television (ICTV) |
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Bringing the outdoors home, In Country Television offers programming targeted to the outdoor enthusiast. Viewers will find some of the best hunting, fishing, boating, agriculture, equestrian, motorsports and rural lifestyle programs available as well as the latest in products and gear. | ||
| Religious | Inspiration Network (INSP) |
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INSP is a network that features information and entertainment content with patriotic and faith-oriented themes reflecting the diversity of audiences within the tradition of Middle America. | ||
| Education & Learning | Investigation Discovery (ID) |
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Investigation Discovery continues its heritage of providing in-depth, compelling documentaries and series that challenge viewers to think about key issues that shape our culture and define our world. In addition, Investigation Discovery continues to partner with leading news organizations to bring high-quality current events and investigative programming to Investigation Discovery's audience of over 50 million households nationwide. | ||
| Religious | Kids & Teens Television (KTV) |
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A Kids and Teens Christian channel with educational, high-quality programming for youths, from toddlers to teens. Animated shows, talk, music videos, dramas as well as educational, health and fitness programs. | ||
| Public Interest | Link TV |
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Your Connection To The World! Programs promoting diversity that educate and motivate you to become involved in the world around you. | ||
| News & Information | NASA TV |
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Real-time coverage of NASA activities and missions. | |
| Education & Learning | National Geographic Channel |
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Adventures, cultures, explorations and the natural sciences brought to life for you with entertaining and educational zest. | ||
| Family | Nick Junior |
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Nick Jr. is the commercial-free, educational preschool network from Nickelodeon. Nick Jr. strives to be a place where preschoolers can engage with characters they love while building their imaginations, gaining key cognitive and social-emotional skills, and learning about the world around them. | ||
| Family | Nickelodeon/Nick At Nite (East) |
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Nickelodeon is one of the highest-rated networks for children! Original programming for children like Rugrats. And Nick at Nite carries America's favorite, classic, family-friendly shows like I Love Lucy. | |
| Family | Nickelodeon/Nick At Nite (West) |
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Nickelodeon is one of the highest-rated networks for children! Original programming for children like Rugrats. And Nick at Nite carries America's favorite, classic, family-friendly shows like I Love Lucy. | |
| Family | Nicktoons Network |
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Nicktoons delivers bold, creative, animated shows for kids 24 hours a day. | |
| Religious | NRB Network |
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Christian programming designed to inform, inspire and enlighten. | ||
| Public Interest | ONCE M?xico |
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Family-friendly programming from Mexico covering education, entertainment, politics, culture, tourism, documentaries, children's programs, series and news. | ||
| Sports | Outdoor Channel |
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Quality programs that educate and entertain sportsmen of all skill levels. | ||
| Family | PBS Kids Sprout |
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Children's programs that kids love, parents trust and educators endorse. Barney, Teletubbies, Mister Rogers and more. | ||
| Shopping | QVC Shopping Network |
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Big savings on big name brands in fashion, fitness, jewelry, gifts, electronics, tools, home furnishings and a lot more. | |
| Public Interest | RFD-TV |
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Educational and informational programming for rural America. Rural news, events and agricultural information along with family-oriented programming. | |
| Education & Learning | Science Channel |
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Entertaining, educational and thought provoking. Explore our world's greatest mysteries and smallest wonders. | ||
| Shopping | ShopNBC |
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Entertaining shopping featuring a wide variety of fine jewelry, fashions, health and beauty aids, computers and much more. | |
| Music (Audio) | Sirius XM: Kids Place Live |
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Kids Place Live reaches kids and families all over America with award-winning original content blended with a music mix of the most popular kid's movie and TV soundtracks and all the best children's recording artists. The sensibilities are family-friendly but the presentation style is always done with a wink and nod to Mom and Dad, who are always along for the ride! | ||
| Music (Audio) | Sirius XM: Praise |
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Glory is what gospel is all about. The glory of its inspirational message and the sheer glorious sound of the music. Let your heart soar with your favorite gospel recordings of all time on Praise. | ||
| Music (Audio) | Sirius XM: Radio Disney |
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This party rocks with the music that kids and tweens want to hear! The biggest new stars share center stage as pop music, novelty oldies and movie and television favorites are combined with hilarious interaction from kids coast to coast. Plus, fantasy prizes and amazing edutainment features! | ||
| Music (Audio) | Sirius XM: The Message |
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It's music with a positive message. The Message plays a bright mix of Christian pop hits from the 80s through today. Refreshing, sonically rich and family-friendly. | ||
| Public Interest | Starfish Television Network |
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Starfish Television Network, the first cable network dedicated to stories of organizations and individuals making a difference. | ||
| Religious | TCT Network |
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Christian news, education and entertainment programming from around the world. | ||
| Family | TeenNick |
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Formerly called The N, or Noggin, TeenNick is a 24-hour channel aimed at teenagers and young adults. | ||
| Religious | The Word Network (TWN) |
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Multi-denominational urban religious programming with both spiritual and educational content. | ||
| Religious | Three Angels Broadcasting |
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Sermons, talk shows, cooking, health, fitness, music, dramas and special events. | ||
| Religious | Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) |
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Variety of denominational programming including gospel concerts, health and fitness, talk shows and services from some of America's largest churches. | |
| Family | TV Land |
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The best dramas, sitcoms, variety shows and westerns from the last 4 decades (Gunsmoke, Hill Street Blues, Sonny and Cher) and some original specials. | ||
| Spanish | V-me |
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V-me carries round-the-clock, smart, engaging entertainment for Latino families featuring quality pre-school, food, travel, current affairs, music, movies, specials, the best of public TV and much more. | ||
| News & Information | Weather Channel (TWC) |
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Regional and national weather conditions, bulletins and reports. | |
| Category | Channel |
Family Ordering Details |
Dish Family Ordering Details |
Channel Notes | |
| Notes: Plans and packages shown
here are for new US subscribers only. Programming and pricing subject to change. In select
markets programming and pricing may vary. Not all channels available in Hawaii or
Alaska. Geographical restrictions apply. Special events and sports are subject to blackout rules.
Disclaimer: Plans, pricing and details are subject to changes, errors, omissions, blackouts, mistakes, hiccups, sneezes, gotcha's, mental blunders and more. We try very hard, but we're not perfect. We do take this information directly from it's authorized sources and we do check our accuracy frequently, but we're independent from the satellite tv companies themselves and therefore receive no special or advance notice of pending changes but rather we check their web sites for updates, just as you should do before you chose to subscribe. |
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