DISH vs Cox
DISH is a good satellite provider with advanced DVR; best for families who watch a lot of shows. How does it compare to Cox? Read our comparison chart below.
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Dish Bundle Deals - | Go Super Fast + Contour TV Preferred + Phone - $249.99/Month - | |
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| DVR | Hopper 3 HD-DVR can record up to 16 simultaneous recordings. Storage Space: 2 TB (500 hours of HD or 2000 hours of SD recording). Paired with receivers (Joeys) to connect to up to 7 TV sets, with a total of 8 unique channel streams. | |
| Cancellation | Early termination fees are $20 for each remaining month left in contract. All equipment are leased and must be returned within 30 days following cancellation or disconnection of service. Unreturned equipment fees apply. | |
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| Contract | Users must sign up for a 24-month contract minimum, with a mandatory early termination fee and E-Autopay. DISH offers a two-year price guarantee for the duration of your contract. | |
| Installation | Standard professional installation included for up to 6 rooms. Additional rooms and/or services will cost extra. | |
| Autopay | You can sign up with Dish's autopay feature from the MyDISH mobile or web application. The E-Autopay feature can be set up with either a bank account, debit/credit card. | |
| Receiver Fee | Dish charges an additional equipment rental fee for every received beyond the first. Additional Joeys will add a $7/month fee to your monthly bill. | |
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| Bottom Line | Good satellite provider with advanced DVR; best for families who watch a lot of shows... | Internet provider with great bundle offers but pricey internet-only plans... |
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Dish Bundle Deals
Sign up today for one year of sports, family favorites or outdoors entertainment - up to $156 value
America's Top 120
- $91.99 per month with a 2-year price guarantee
- 190 channels including ESPN, Newsmax, CMT, Disney Channel, E!, and local channels
- 28,000+ free On Demand titles
America's Top 250
- $121.99 per month with a 2-year price guarantee
- 290+ channels including Smithsonian, Bloomberg, Nicktoons, Great American Faith & Living, and local channels
- 17 movie channels including Turner Classic Movies, STARZ Encore channels, and The Movie Channel
- 36,000+ free On Demand titles
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DISH Phone Number
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DISH Sports Channels
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DISH 4K
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ESPN on DISH
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