Dish vs Direct TV

Bill.Satellite wrote:
You will find that there is no good answer for your question directly. Generally the split of users is about 50/50 and 75% of each service love the service they have and 25% hate the service they have (grass must be greener scenario). DirecTV and Dish BOTH use 3 satellites to provide SD and HD programming but you CAN get Dish HD with a dome style antenna whereas you CANNOT get DirecTV HD unless you have an open face style antenna with the special Slimline 3 LNB (SL3).
That's not a draw back for most users, just something to be aware of.
The DirecTV satellites are centrally located (about TX) and within 4 degrees of each other. The Dish uses 6 satellites (3 East and 3 West) to provide programming to all users which can cause some issues when trying to receive local Network programming but is addressable.
The programming is basically the same with some sports packages being a major exception. If a sports package is important you need to check each to see which can provide what you would like. If you only need service part time (not at home, just in the RV) then Dish offers a Pay-as-you-go service allowing you to purchase the necessary receiver(s) and pay only for the time you like (min. 30 days). DirecTV will require a 2-year contract but the hardware will be free, including a 5 tuner DVR (Genie) if you like.
DirecTV has better service in Canada but both are difficult to receive in Mexico without a larger antenna.
You have some good info listed above so how about some more specific questions that you might have?

Best and most unbiased answer I have ever seen on this subject!