With 375 channels of satellite TV programming, DISH Network has the most channels of all the satellite TV providers. They also have the biggest variety of shows, movies, and music.

DISH Network offers the cheapest entry-level program package -- $19.99 per month for the Dish Family Pak -- which includes 40 channels of family-oriented programming such as Animal Planet, Discovery Kids, Hallmark, and Nickelodeon.

With their America's Top 120 package you get 230 program channels, including 34 music channels and 60 Sirius satellite radio channels, plus 3 months of Starz Movie Pak (8 movie channels) for $29.99 per month.

America's Top 180 package offers 318 program channels, including 52 music channels and 60 Sirius satellite radio channels, plus 3 months of Starz Movie Pak for $39.99 per month.

Their top-of-the-line America's "Everything" Pak has 350 program channels, including 52 music channels, 60 Sirius satellite radio channels, and 31 movie channels from Showtime, Starz!, HBO and Cinemax, for $74.99 per month. You also get DISH Network HDTV programming.

DISH Network HD programming includes HDNet, HDNet Movies, ESPN HD, Discovery HD, TNT HD, HBO HDTV, Showtime HDTV, Dish On Demand Pay-Per-View HD, and CBS HDTV, for $9.99 per month.

For an additional $5.00 per month you can get the DISH Network VOOM Pak which includes: Ultra HD, Monsters HD, Rave HD, Equator HD, Gallery HD, Animania HD, Rush HD, HD News, Guy TV HD, and Majestic HD.

Local programming is $5 per month extra.

DISH Network International Channels

DISH Network offers 22 international channels. They include African, Arabic, Armenian, French, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, German, Greek, Korean, South Asian, Italian, Polish, Urdu, Farsi, Israeli, Portuguese, Tagalog, Caribbean, Spanish, Vietnamese, an Ukrainian channels.

DISH Network Music Programming

In 2004, DISH Network added 60 Sirius Satellite Radio channels to their 52 music channel lineup, giving them a total of 112 music channels. Their lineup covers the gamut of musical categories including Big Band, Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Classical, Easy Listening, Jazz, New Age, News Shows, Comedy Shows, Talk Shows, and Sports Broadcasts.

DISH Network Interactive TV

Dish Network is the leader in interactive TV, with 25 channels. Here you can bet on sporting events, go shopping, and play games, all in the comfort of your home.

Dish Network Pay-Per-View Programming

DISH Network offers the biggest variety of pay-per-view channels including special events, live sports broadcasts, and 75 of the latest movies every month.

DISH Network Equipment Offer

When you order any of DISH Network's program packages, you get all the equipment you need absolutely free, including a satellite TV dish, up to four receivers, and universal remotes.

DVR's (digital video recorders) and HD (high definition) receivers are also free.

Installation can be scheduled in one to five days, depending on where you live, and won't cost you a dime.

All of DISH Network's satellite TV equipment comes with a lifetime warranty.

Customer Service

Last, but not least, DISH Network's customer service is second to none. You can get help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling their toll-free customer service line, or by going to their website.

Bottom Line

If you want the biggest variety of programming, the most HDTV shows, the most music channels, and the most International channels for the least amount of money, then DISH Network satellite TV service is what you're looking for.

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