I left cable behind for DirecTv at home and on the road when we really started to camp seriously and now have been with Dish for almost 3 years. DirecTv programming is a bit more in tune with my “sports-centric” taste, but Dish has been far and away more friendlier and flexible in accommodating my home away from home TV needs both in the camper and at my remote hunting camp. There is the whole no HBO thing with Dish going on now which may sway some people elsewhere. For me, it’s really all about the beautiful HD signal and ease of set up with a carryout via my Pathway X2. There is no other way to get HD from an automatic portable than with Dish currently.