Over the last few years, we’ve seen an explosion of people choosing Dish Network over cable television. Dish Network had a high level of success in marketing their product and had now become a popular household name in the United States. It’s no surprise that we’re seeing a growing number of Dish Network satellite dishes in our neighborhood.

However, despite the success of Dish Network’s marketing campaign, there are still many confused satellite TV shoppers wandering the Internet looking for more consumer information about Dish Network’s offerings. To help with the situation, here are answers to some common questions that come up among Dish Network shoppers.

Free Dish Network Deals: Are They Real?

Yes, Dish Network’s free offers are real. But don’t misunderstand that Dish Network services are totally free. You still have to pay the monthly Dish Network TV service fee. What the free offer means is that you get a free Dish Network satellite TV system (also known as a satellite box, satellite dish, and cable box remote).

Dish Network’s free offers come with strings attached. To qualify for the free offers, you must be a first-time Dish Network customer and be willing to commit to one-year subscription contracts with Dish Network dealers.

You may be wondering why credit card information is needed during the Dish Network order, since these are free offers.

Credit card information is required because Dish Network dealers are required to load $49.99 on the card as advance deposits. Since this is a free offer, Dish Network will then credit the deposit money to your first month’s bill, so the entire setup process requires zero dollars out of pocket.

DirecTV or Dish Network?

Not surprisingly, satellite TV shoppers are always comparing deals offered by Dish Network and DirecTV. Interestingly, the satellite system services offered by both DirecTV and Dish Network are pretty much the same. Both Dish Network and DirecTV offer over 200 program channels, built-in digital video recording (DVR) and high-definition TV (HDTV) capabilities, amazing picture and sound quality, and 24-hour award-winning customer service departments. . What separates these two major streaming satellites is that DirecTV’s monthly subscription rates are slightly higher but with more sports coverage (football!); while Dish Network packages are basically cheaper and cover more international programming channels.

The question of Dish Network or DirecTV has no fixed answer. Dish Network may be best for some families, while DirecTV is best for others. Our best advice is that satellite TV buyers should get the satellite TV that suits them best. If you’re willing to pay more for live soccer, go for DirecTV; If you want to save more on your monthly budget and watch more international channels, get Dish Network.

Who should I order my Dish Network from?

The quality of your Dish Network offerings largely depends on the dealer you order with. Dish Network deals can be a bargain saver if you get a good dealer, but at the same time it can be a nightmare if you get a wrong dealer.

Unfortunately, with any popular product on the Internet comes scammers. As a shopper, it’s important to know that not all Dish Network dealer offerings are created equal. Therefore, it is necessary to review and study more than one Dish Network dealer. Different Dish Network dealers offer totally different promotions at times and to ensure you get the best Dish Network deals, you need to get a reputable dealer.
When considering the quality of the dealer, things to consider are the dealer’s customer feedback (any negative comments?), authorization (is the dealer authorized by Dish Network?), any hidden fees (make sure the price listed is net price), reliable (in business long enough?), any customer service (call live? online support?), any cash back policy, etc.

It’s easy to tell a good distributor from a bad one when you can unmask their sugar-coated promotional flyers. Some detailed reviews of Dish Network dealers can be found here: http://www.satellitetvissue.com/FreeSatelliteTV/SatelliteTVDealers.htm>

Can I get NFL coverage with Dish Network?

Yes, you can get NFL football coverage with Dish Network. For each NFL season, Dish Network broadcasts at least 231 NFL games from preseason, regular season, and postseason games without paying an additional season package subscription! Not only will you be able to see your favorite NFL teams in action, but you’ll also be able to watch other great sports programming including your regional sports network, college football, Major League Baseball, NBA Basketball and NCAA Basketball.

Can I get adult programming with Dish Network?

Yes, adult programming is available on the Dish Network service. There are currently five different types of adult programming on the Dish Network broadcast: TEN (The Erotic Network), TEN Xtsy, TEN Clips, Playboy TV, and Hot Zone.

If I get Dish Network services, what payment methods are available?

As provided by Dish Network, payment for Dish Network services may be made through a one-time credit card payment or automatic credit card payment services.

Single credit card payments

You can make secure payments online using the Dish Network Customer Center. This FREE service works with any major credit or debit card and is posted to your account immediately.

You can also make payments by calling the Dish Network Automated Phone System at 1-800-333-3474 and following the voice prompts. If you have a 3900, 4900, 111, 301, 311, 322, or DVR501/508/510 receiver, you can also make a payment through Dish Home (channel 100). If services are interrupted, services will generally be restored within 5-10 minutes once payment is made.

Automatic credit card payment (CCA)

This feature deducts your monthly charges from your credit or debit card on the due date. You can choose to stop paper bills or continue receiving statements (you will not need to send a payment if you choose to continue receiving these statements). Be sure to pay the current balance when you sign up. Since CCA will take a full billing cycle to apply, this will help avoid being charged a late fee.