# Which is the best dish, direct tv, att, or comcast? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [July 28, 2008, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288 "2008-07-28T11:58:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2008, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/21 "2008-07-28T17:06:59Z")
> [@BuickGN](#): > > lol if you call crappy Voom comparable then yes, go for it. > > Never a problem with my HR series, dual tuner, runs great, On demand (which i believe dish does not have) The Voom channels are gone. It actually pissed a bunch of people off too. Just ask Zer0daze!! Dish does have “On-demand”. Its the same as what Direct offers. You plug ethernet into the back of the receiver and download what you want. And as far as who’s going to have more HD, don’t worry Dish won’t be that far behind. ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2008, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/22 "2008-07-28T17:11:18Z")
pm 01audis4 or somedude or tour they are all sub contractors and get a nice kick back on referrals ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2008, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/23 "2008-07-28T17:12:46Z")
> [@RobtC](#): > > call kr communications in kenmore if you want directv, they did my install and i got a pretty good deal package wise. free install too. that place is hit or miss as they have no real guidelines for installs and really have no concederation when they do there jobs. ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2008, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/24 "2008-07-28T17:52:15Z")
> [@nitroinsane](#): > > that place is hit or miss as they have no real guidelines for installs and really have no concederation when they do there jobs. :word: Personally, I’d steer clear of KR communications. They hack shit up bad. We get stuck reinstalling all the Dish Network installs they do. I saw them run brand new RG-59 for a satellite install once. For anyone that doesn’t know, that’s a HUGE no-no. They are a bunch of tools that have no clue. ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2008, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/25 "2008-07-28T19:19:12Z")
> [@Carbonfiberhooded](#): > > :word: > > Personally, I’d steer clear of KR communications. > > They hack shit up bad. We get stuck reinstalling all the Dish Network installs they do. I saw them run brand new RG-59 for a satellite install once. For anyone that doesn’t know, that’s a HUGE no-no. They are a bunch of tools that have no clue. they know its just they pay for all there supplies right down to the fittings. so the cheaper the better. ---
**Author:** ![ILLRACEU](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ee7513/32.png) [@ILLRACEU](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILLRACEU)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2008, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/26 "2008-07-28T19:22:52Z")
Give me a heads up and stop by Stereo Advantage and I’ll take care of you. ---
**Author:** ![Iamjeff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iamjeff/32/4997_2.png) [@Iamjeff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Iamjeff)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2008, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/27 "2008-07-28T19:30:25Z")
> [@evane](#): > > DirecTV’s content is not OnDemand either, they really irriate me calling it ondemand… true ondemand content is streaming content over the wire… That was the intention for it all along. It is PPV downloadable movies nothing more. > > Dish has OnDemand in the pipe but I just rather use Netflix. > > My little list that irriates me on the HR series is… > > lack of 30 skip not enabled by default (found you can do some hack to enable it but i am not sure if it only applys to Cutting Edge software releases which you have to enroll in at dbstalk.) > IR sluggishness and responiveness > **There guide while granted being much nicer than Dish network can also be sluggish and squirmish** > lack of dual live buffering > the HR20 has 4 tuners (2 ota/2 sat) and the hr21 with AM21 has the same but yet I can only record 2 shows at once… seriously wtf is up with that… I know the hardware in there can do more! The new update I got the other day eliminates this, its wonderful. DirecTV has THE BEST customer service I have ever encountered in my life. They all speak english very well are more than helpful, and are more than willing to wait with you and chat about bullshit through the load times with you. A+ customer service. ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2008, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/28 "2008-07-29T15:21:53Z")
> [@nitroinsane](#): > > they know its just they pay for all there supplies right down to the fittings. so the cheaper the better. Well, they’ll start caring more soon. Dish is gonna start charging them back for not doing the installs properly. I can see them going solo with Direct soon. They aren’t going to like not getting paid for work they do (albeit half-assed!) ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2008, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/29 "2008-07-29T15:40:39Z")
you have a PM sir. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2008, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/30 "2008-07-29T15:48:33Z")
> DirecTV’s content is not OnDemand either, they really irriate me calling it ondemand… true ondemand content is streaming content over the wire… That was the intention for it all along. It is PPV downloadable movies nothing more. It looks like you need to do a bit more reading on the DirectTV on demand. You can download episodes of series programs. For example if you go to the discovery channel on demand and select dirty jobs. Almost every episode pops up. Select the ones you want and a few seconds later you are watching them. The downside is that not everything is free in the on demand menu. ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2008, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/31 "2008-07-29T15:49:07Z")
you can close this thread, i decided to switch and go with Dish Network and i will be having carbonfiberhooded do my install in the near future, thx for all the personal info about both companies ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2008, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/32 "2008-07-29T16:00:12Z")
> [@Carbonfiberhooded](#): > > Well, they’ll start caring more soon. Dish is gonna start charging them back for not doing the installs properly. I can see them going solo with Direct soon. > > They aren’t going to like not getting paid for work they do (albeit half-assed!) It is so aggravating it is to have to clean up after people. I guess that problem exists in all job fields though. ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2008, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/33 "2008-07-29T16:12:31Z")
> [@somedude](#): > > It is so aggravating it is to have to clean up after people. I guess that problem exists in all job fields though. Yeah well, its not like Direct and Dish are that much different. Both have their standards as far as quality of installs go. I hate cleaning up after the subs. They make more work for us than they actually help! ---
**Author:** ![Locutus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/locutus/32/7574_2.png) [@Locutus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Locutus)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2009, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/34 "2009-01-10T14:53:46Z")
bump. anyone have any new opinions on either provider? I’m not local and I cant get FiOS. ready. GO. ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2009, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/35 "2009-01-10T15:04:43Z")
both have there advantages and disadvantages… both good service. lol search the fourm there should be alot about both… but im sure you know that, give carbonfiberhooded a text about dish he knows alot ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/36 "2010-02-09T06:24:50Z")
> [@Locutus](#): > > bump. > > anyone have any new opinions on either provider? > > I’m not local and I cant get FiOS. > > ready. GO. didnt want to make a seperate thread… dish, direct tv, att, or comcast… which one is best… GO GO GO ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/37 "2010-02-09T06:27:51Z")
Depends on what you care most about. I doubt many people will know much about att or comcast on here since they’re not in NY. Dish has the best boxes and are usually the cheapest for what you get. Direct has Sunday ticket. If you need a shitload of TV’s hooked up, cable or att may be best. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/38 "2010-02-09T06:40:34Z")
3 TV’s are going to be used maybe 4… I dont really watch too much TV and realistically when i get settled in, I’ll have the media center set up so that I wont need to have a DVR… I just dont want to get stuck with a 150 a month cable bill like i had before… i dont watch 1800 dollars of TV each year… lol If you have insight on internet and phone, that might be helpful too. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/39 "2010-02-09T06:48:19Z")
They’re all big time into bundling now…the promos are different everywhere but look into who offers the best deal on all three, or at least internet with phone. One thing nice about Dish is each box controls two TV’s, so you only need 2 boxes for 4 TV’s. Also helps if you want to watch your recorded shit in different rooms, or record one thing and watch another. If you end up going Dish PM me and I’ll hook you up with a referral number to save some money on the first bill. Looks like they have some kind of promo going on [http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1473317](http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1473317) Looks like Comcast has a sweet deal going for all 3 right now if you can get it in your area > **[113 Phones Deals, Sales, Coupons & Discounts from $1 to $1000](https://slickdeals.net/deals/phone/)** > > Save $$$ and get the best Phones prices with Slickdeals. From Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Newegg, Costco Wholesale, T-Mobile, eBay, Sam's Club, and more, get the latest discounts, coupons, sales and shipping offers. Compare deals on Phones now \>\>\> ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/40 "2010-02-09T06:59:15Z")
damnnnn thats pretty good… i just hate how in 1 year its going to go to like 150 a month, and I hate that so much, because then people are used to my home number and im used to everything else… comcast might be the way to go if i can get THAT price here… even with direct tv @ 40 a month, Plus phone/internet, i think id be right about 40-50 more a month… dish sounds like itd be 40+ 10 for HD + 6 for DVR… its only 56 bucks… not bad, but how much tv do i really watch?.. what am I overlooking here? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288.md?page=3)