Below are some other important things to consider as you compare DIRECTV and DISH, divided into relevant categories. DISH has the Hopper®, which lets you skip commercials in Primetime, but DIRECTV has some basic HD channels DISH is missing (like ABC Family HD).
Ready to switch from cable to satellite tv? At a high level, DIRECTV is known for better customer service, but DISH is actually the provider with live 24/7 assistance.
