# 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:** 3
**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, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/41 "2010-02-09T07:01:29Z")
Direct isn’t $40 a month, that’s before the BS fees. You have to get 2-3 extra receivers instead of one. Dish is almost always cheaper for the same programming package unless you get into bundles… ---
**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, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/42 "2010-02-09T07:16:31Z")
[http://www.directstartv.com/directv\_programming/directv\_compare\_packages.html](http://www.directstartv.com/directv_programming/directv_compare_packages.html) choice xtra + DVR is 39.99… ---
**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:** [February 9, 2010, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/43 "2010-02-09T07:20:14Z")
switched the title for you guys 🙂 ---
**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, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/44 "2010-02-09T07:25:38Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > [http://www.directstartv.com/directv\_programming/directv\_compare\_packages.html](http://www.directstartv.com/directv_programming/directv_compare_packages.html) > > choice xtra + DVR is 39.99… Plus 10 for HD plus 2-3 additional fees for more boxes. $39.99 is for one SD tv. ---
**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, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/45 "2010-02-09T07:27:10Z")
^thanks link… Shit… hmmm, ill have to call, with a 2 year agreement with dish its 50 a month… give or take… Joe do you have a contract? ---
**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, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/46 "2010-02-09T07:31:27Z")
I dont remember if im in contract or not right now. I originally signed up no contract then signed one after to get $20 off for a year and two extra HD DVR’s. ---
**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, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/47 "2010-02-09T07:34:22Z")
Comcast triple play grand total… 1 HD DVR unlimited phone 22mb internet its going to run about 105 a month… Do I need a box for every TV? if so they are 8-9 bucks a box… ---
**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, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/48 "2010-02-09T07:36:09Z")
You need a box for every TV you want to get all of the digital and movie channels on, and have the guide. TV’s without one will get like basic channel 2-70 stuff. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/49 "2010-02-09T07:37:00Z")
Cable FTW ---
**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, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/50 "2010-02-09T07:39:49Z")
Too bad you’re not in NY…LZ could totally hook you up. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/51 "2010-02-09T07:43:29Z")
Yea sucks for you Willybean ☹ Comcast changed their name btw its now Xfinity‎ ---
**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, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/52 "2010-02-09T07:50:55Z")
crap… ok so i called direct tv… 1 HD DVR 1 HD receiver 2 SD receivers 200 channels w/ speed vision… 51.99 + tax a month… (i think they give me a 100 or 200 dollar visa too) Now how much is a damn phone line and internet going to run me? ugh, such a PITA this is… furniture comes on friday, i want to be able to watch tv then too. I’m tired of spending money btw OPTION 2. Comcast triple play grand total… 1 HD DVR unlimited phone 22mb internet its going to run about 105 a month… Do I need a box for every TV? if so they are 8-9 bucks a box… ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/53 "2010-02-09T08:02:32Z")
Why do you need a home phone? ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/54 "2010-02-09T08:06:28Z")
Will, be careful with the prices…Sometimes they start off low, like a 6-month or one year promotion. Then they go up like $50/month. That Comcast package sounds like it’s just a promotion. ---
**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, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/55 "2010-02-09T08:43:41Z")
Yea, it is just a 1 year promotion… i dont need a home phone, but itd be nice to have… especially when I dont have unlimited cell minutes, and itd be used as mainly an office phone from home… we’ll see, im waiting for a new phone to come out, then i’ll switch my cell provider and everything. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/56 "2010-02-09T09:04:06Z")
Is it easier to take cabal or satellite? Not that I’m going to I’m just wondering. I really never watch TV so I don’t want to spend money on it. Right now I’m using a digital antenna. I get about 25 channels which isn’t too bad. I’m paying $25 per month on internet and I don’t have or want a home phone. Is my next best option Dish at $60 per month or so? ---
**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, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/57 "2010-02-09T09:30:42Z")
What do you mean easier to take? you can pick up straight dish or cable for as low as 30 bucks a month… but not HD, no dvr, nothing special… ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/58 "2010-02-09T10:04:52Z")
only reason I would never get dish network is the 2 year contract that has a $350 termination fee. Some friend’s of mine had DTV, they moved in and got a basic SD dish, knowing that they were planning on getting an HDTV. When the guy came to install the HD dish a few months later, they discovered there were too many trees and HD wasn’t an option. $350 later, they have Time Warner Cable. I just like the freedom of knowing if my circumstances change, I can get rid of what I have. ---
**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, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/59 "2010-02-09T10:09:38Z")
I would have spent the $350 knocking down the trees. I was reluctant to sign a contract at first but the Dish Network ETF was $12 per month you have remaining, and I knew for sure I’d be keeping it for at least a year, so :gotme: ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2010, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288/60 "2010-02-09T10:13:02Z")
cutting down trees is expensive, plus it was probably more than 1 and could have been neighbor’s trees as well. I also had another friend who moved to a townhouse from his apt, and the HOA wouldn’t let them mount the dish (HOA owns outside of townhome in this case). I am not sure was the resolution was there. I just think it’s BS to force people into a contract without being flexible. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-is-the-best-dish-direct-tv-att-or-comcast/52288.md?page=4)