DirectTv or Dish Network ?

[Dakota98]

Ok, I'm in a completely uncharted territory here. It appears that one must purchase up front all the needed hardware for RV use & pay only for programming. Correct?

Also, Why would a person choose one over the other? What are the factors that contribute to choosing, aside from equipment cost (if that's the case) & programming options for each.

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[Dakota98]

Bill.Satellite wrote:
Dish offers part time service and DirecTV does not. Dish HD programming can be received if you are using a dome style antenna (roof or portable) and DirecTV cannot. Dish used to offer free HD with a 2 year contract and DirecTV costs $10/month.
DirecTV's satellites are closer together and if you don't care about HD only requires you locate 1 single satellite while Dish still requires 3. DirecTV has better coverage coast to coast and into Canada. DirecTV has the DNS Networks available and Dish does not.
It's really a coin toss but sometimes your hardware and requirements will make the choice for you.

Bill,

#1 - By your forum ID, it appears that you are well versed on this topic. So, with Dish, service can be turned on & off at anytime & DirectTV can't?

#2 - With a Dome style (tailgater, etc) dish, HD is available with Dish. Correct?

#3 - All Hardware is purchased upfront for either provider, correct?

#4 - Can a Hopper receiver be used for Dish RV services, in place of the normal receivers available, as marketed, for RV use?

If the answer to #4, is Yes, that leads me to another set of questions.

[dtappy3353]

would it be cheaper in the long run to purchase the equipment vs. paying Dish their monthly fee on their equip?

[Bill_Satellite]

Dish offers part time service and DirecTV does not. Dish HD programming can be received if you are using a dome style antenna (roof or portable) and DirecTV cannot. Dish used to offer free HD with a 2 year contract and DirecTV costs $10/month.
DirecTV's satellites are closer together and if you don't care about HD only requires you locate 1 single satellite while Dish still requires 3. DirecTV has better coverage coast to coast and into Canada. DirecTV has the DNS Networks available and Dish does not.
It's really a coin toss but sometimes your hardware and requirements will make the choice for you.