Dish or Direct TV

IrishS · #1 02-06-2013, 10:39 AM

We are thinking of changing from Dish to direct tv. Are both HRTV and TVG available on Direct? The sales rep was confused, but I want to have both? Thanks.

NTamm1215 · #2 02-06-2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by IrishS

We are thinking of changing from Dish to direct tv. Are both HRTV and TVG available on Direct? The sales rep was confused, but I want to have both? Thanks.

No. Only TVG on DirecTV.

Scav · #3 02-06-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NTamm1215

No. Only TVG on DirecTV.

And I don't think Dish has TVG...

Vegaskid · #4 02-06-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav

And I don't think Dish has TVG...

My DISH has both HRTV & TVG

Calzone Lord · #5 02-06-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav

And I don't think Dish has TVG...

Dish has TVG.

Danzig · #6 02-06-2013, 12:54 PM

dish has both, dtv only has one channel. i've had both of their services, and i will NEVER change back to directv.

alysheba4 · #7 02-06-2013, 12:58 PM

i bailed out on direct and went to AT&T Uverse. they have both tvg and hrtv.

Rudeboyelvis · #8 02-06-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by alysheba4

i bailed out on direct and went to AT&T Uverse. they have both tvg and hrtv.

What is that? A local provider?

I'm in the same boat - going to be moving out of the Verizon FIOS area and need to get one of the two.
The Dish guide was confusing, and I didn't see TVG. But if you can get both, that might be the deal.
Plus I think you can order the Roberts Simucast package for like 59.00 a month and get the exact same simulcast feed as the otb's on Dish.

Scav · #9 02-06-2013, 02:08 PM

My bad on DISH not having TVG. I was obviously wrong

cmorioles · #10 02-06-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by alysheba4

i bailed out on direct and went to AT&T Uverse. they have both tvg and hrtv.

I have uVerse as well, much better than cable in my opinion. It uses fiber optics so storms have no effect unless of course you lose power. The picture is very good, and most importantly, the quoted part is true.

alysheba4 · #11 02-06-2013, 02:20 PM

its just as good as direct for less $$

hi_im_god · #12 02-06-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

What is that? A local provider?

I'm in the same boat - going to be moving out of the Verizon FIOS area and need to get one of the two.
The Dish guide was confusing, and I didn't see TVG. But if you can get both, that might be the deal.
Plus I think you can order the Roberts Simucast package for like 59.00 a month and get the exact same simulcast feed as the otb's on Dish.

http://www.att.com/shop/tv.html#fbid=Z6s9MUx1Oao

ditto what the two above me stated. I have to spend an extra $10/month for the sports package that includes tvg/hrtv and a busload of regional sports networks that i never watch.

u-verse is att's version of fios. same concept. if it's available where you live, it's a good alternative.

IrishS · #13 02-06-2013, 04:18 PM

Thanks so much for all of the information. I will check on the ATT program. Does it have all of the regular programming as well?

cmorioles · #14 02-06-2013, 04:20 PM

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Thanks so much for all of the information. I will check on the ATT program. Does it have all of the regular programming as well?

Yes. They have an online tool available to see if you can get it.

The Bart · #15 02-06-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Danzig

dish has both, dtv only has one channel. i've had both of their services, and i will NEVER change back to directv.

DirectTV can't compare to DISH!!!!!!!!! Stick with Dish, you be happy you did when DirectTV's rip-off price increases take effect shortly.

#16 02-06-2013, 06:36 PM

Dish has the best value. HRTV and TVG is offered even in the most basic package.

Rudeboyelvis · #17 02-06-2013, 08:10 PM

No bueno on the AT&T deal - not available

looks like Dish wins

Scav · #18 02-06-2013, 08:50 PM

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No bueno on the AT&T deal - not available

looks like Dish wins

I don't think you are gonna be disappointed, especially if you get RTN. I have wanted it for years, even when it was its own company years ago. Everyone that I know that has it, absolutely swears by it, especially if you hate the talking heads on TVG and/or HRTV.

#19 02-06-2013, 11:18 PM

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I don't think you are gonna be disappointed, especially if you get RTN. I have wanted it for years, even when it was its own company years ago. Everyone that I know that has it, absolutely swears by it, especially if you hate the talking heads on TVG and/or HRTV.

Isnt RTN an extra 50 a month? Not worth it since there is always a mute button and/or free online live video on twinspires etc.

Cannon Shell · #20 02-07-2013, 08:36 PM

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Isnt RTN an extra 50 a month? Not worth it since there is always a mute button and/or free online live video on twinspires etc.

You have to get a separate dish (other than the Dish dish) for RTN but it is unquestionably worth the $50 a month. Once you have it you will abhor TVG and HRTV.