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Satellite TV Programming Packages

A basic programming package is the heart of your satellite TV service. Though both Dish Network and DIRECTV offer many of the same channels, there are differences in how they are offered across packages.

Use the table below to find your favorite channels and determine your best programming package.


 Education  Family  Movies
 Music  News/Information  Religion
 Shopping  Sports  Variety

    Channel DIRECTV
Total
Choice
DIRECTV
Total
Choice
Plus
Dish
Network
America's
Top 60
Dish
Network
America's
Top 60+
Dish
Network
America's
Top 120
Dish
Network
America's
Top 180
           
A&E: Biography, mystery and documentary
           
ABC Family Channel: Contemporary entertainment for ages 16+
           
American Movie Classics: Dedicated to the American movie fan.
           
Angel One: Spreading the word of God
           
Animal Planet: Wildlife, pet care and nature from around the world
           
BBC America: British comedy, drama, news & movies
           
BYU TV: Public interest channel for families
Beauty & Fashion Shopping            
Beauty & Fashion: Shop for health, beauty & fashion.
           
Biography Channel: Life and times of exceptional people
           
Black Entertainment TV: The Best of African-American culture
           
Bloomberg TV: Business and financial channel
           
Boomerang: Classic animated entertainment
           
Bravo: Art programming and movies; "Queer Eye"
           
C-SPAN: Political programs, featuring live debate from U.S. House
           
C-SPAN2: Political programs, featuring live debate from U.S. Senate
           
CCTV-9: English-language channel featuringChinese news & culture
           
CNBC: Live stock & bond market and personal finance news
           
CNBC World: Global business, focused on Asia & European markets
           
CNN: Global news and information network
           
CNN Headline News: CNN news in concise 30 minute segments
           
CSTV: College sports programming
           
Cartoon Network: Animated entertainment for all ages
           
Classic Arts Showcase: Focussing on the arts, past and present
           
Colours TV: Issues of International & Native American Cultures
           
Comedy Central: The 24 hour comedy network
           
Country Music TV: Country music videos
           
Court TV: Live trials and legal drama
           
DIY Network: For the Do-It-Yourselfer
           
Daystar: Christian network offering ministry, music and family programs
           
Discovery Channel: Nature, the environment, technology and history
           
Discovery Health: Latest news and info on health, medicine & wellness
           
Discovery Home: 24 hour channel dedicated to lifestyle & better living
           
Discovery Kids: Family programming targeting ages 7-14
           
Discovery Times: Focuses on civilization, culture, and our world
           
Disney Channel: Family entertainment including original movies
           
Disney Channel West: Family entertainment including original movies
           
E! Entertainment TV: The 24 hour Hollywood news & celebrity network
           
ESPN: Games & events of pro and college leagues; sports news & talk
           
ESPN Classic: The most memorable games and people in sports history
           
ESPN2: Games & events of pro and college leagues; sports news & talk
           
ESPNU: College sports programming from ESPN
           
ESPNews: 24 hour sports news network
           
Encore (West): Commercial free movie channel
           
Encore Action: Movies, focusing on action and adventure films
           
Encore Drama: Movies, focusing on non-fiction films
           
Encore Love: Movies, focusing on love and romance films
           
Encore Mystery: Movies, focusing on mystery and suspense films
           
Encore WAM: Entertainment for teens
           
Encore Westerns: Movies, focusing on Westerns
           
Eternal Word Television: 24 hour religious network
           
FOX Soccer: Comprehensive coverage of soccer worldwide
           
FX: Films, original programming, and syndicated shows
           
Food Network: 24 hour food network - cooking, recipes, restaurants
           
Fox Movie Channel: Movies from the 20th Century Fox film library
           
Fox News Channel: 24 hour news, information, talk and opinion
           
Free Speech: Working for progressive social change
           
Fuse: Music TV with an interactive bent, targeting a 12-34 age range
           
G4 - Video Game Television: Games, Gear, Gadgets and Gigabytes
           
GSN: Formerly Game Show Network; classic & original shows
           
Galavision: Spanish language variety programming
           
Gol TV: Spanish language programming dedicated to soccer (futbol)
           
Golf Channel: 24 hour network devoted to golf programming
           
Good Samaritan: Public interest programming targeting non-profits
           
Great American Country: 24 hour music country music video network
           
HITN: First Hispanic Public Television network
           
Hallmark Channel: Varied entertainment suitable for the entire family
           
History Channel: 24 hour educational network exploring history
           
History Channel Int'l: A look at history from international viewpoints
           
Home & Garden TV: Educational home & garden programming
           
Home Shopping Network: A wide mix of merchandise at good prices
           
HorseRacing TV: Live horse racing. Remote betting allowed (where legal)
           
Independent Film Channel: Indy films, including original programming
           
Jewelry Television: Home shopping focusing on jewelry and collectibles
           
Lifetime: Variety programming targeting women
           
Lifetime Movie Network: Movies from a woman's perspective
           
MSNBC: 24 hour news, information, talk and opinion network
           
MTV: Videos & original programming from the first music video network
           
MTV2: Sister station to MTV, providing a diverse mix of music videos
           
Men's Channel: Programming for a male audience
           
Military Channel: The human & technological faces of military history
           
Movie Channel (West): 24 hour movie channel
           
Movie Channel Extra (West): 24 hour movie channel
 
 


Movie Channels: Looking for more movies? HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, STARZ! packages are available.
           
Mun2: Bilingual entertainment network targeting young U.S. Latinos
           
Music Channels (Audio): Audio only music channels
           
NASA: Live mission coverage and space-related educational shows
           
NFL Network: 24 hour National Football League news and information
           
National Geographic Channel: Exploring the natural world around us
           
Nickelodeon Games & Sports: Sports and games for children
           
Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite: Kids programming by day, classic TV by night
           
Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite (West): Kids programming & classic TV
           
Nicktoons: Original animated series (Sponge Bob, Animaniacs, etc.)
           
Noggin/N: Preschool content by day, teen programming at night
           
Outdoor Channel: Outdoor activities including fishing & hunting
           
PBS YOU: Quality educational non-commercial programming from PBS
           
QVC Shopping Network: Home shopping focusing on good deals on brand name merchandise across a wide number of categories
           
RFD-TV: 24 hour network dedicated to rural news and programming
           
Regional Sports Network(s): The local sports network(s) for your area (e.g., FOX, NESN, MSG).
           
Research Channel: Research from university and corporations
           
SOAPNet: 24 hour soap opera network, both same-day and classic
           
Sci-Fi Channel: Variety focused on science fiction and fantasy
           
Science Channel: Focuses on technology and the world around us
           
Shop At Home: Home shopping service
           
Shop NBC: Home shopping --good deals on wide variety of merchandise
           
Si TV: Latino programming, in English, for 18-34 year olds
           
Speed Channel: NASCAR, CART, F1 and other races covered
           
SpikeTV: Variety programming for men
           
Style: 24 hours of fashion, beauty, home and entertaining
           
TBS: Variety with focus on comedy; Atlanta Braves baseball
           
TLC: Strives to educate through entertaining programs
           
TNT: Original movies, NFL & NBA, and varied entertainment
           
TV Games Network: Interactive horse racing network
           
TV Guide Channel: TV listings and more
           
TV Land: Dramas, Westerns, sitcoms, and variety from early TV to 1980s
           
Telefutura Este: A variety of Spanish langugage programming
           
Telefutura Oeste: A variety of Spanish langugage programming
           
Toon Disney: 24 hour animated entertainment
           
Travel Channel: Showcases exotic locations and travel advice
           
Trinity Broadcasting Network: Original faith & inspirational programming
           
Turner Classic Movies: Classic movies dating from the 1920s to 1980s
           
Turner South (regional): Atlanta sports; southern-theme programming
           
USA Network: General entertainment network; some original programs
           
Univision: Varied Spanish language programming
           
Univision Oeste: Varied Spanish language programming
           
VH1: Music videos & concerts, targeting an upscale audience
           
VH1 Classic: Music videos and concerts from the 60's to 80's
           
WGN Superstation: Featuring Chicago sports & news, movies & series
           
We: Women's Entertainment: Women's interest variety programming
           
Weather Channel: 24 hour live weather, including original programming
           
Wisdom TV: Healthier lifestyles, social and personal growth issues
           
i Independent TV: Formerly PAX. Family-oriented programming
           
iShop: Home shopping focusing on a full line of home & family products
           
America's Store: Clearance items of Home Shopping Network
           
Church Channel: Relgious services from a variety of faiths
           
Current TV: Indpendent programming & content for 18-34 year olds
           
Fine Living: Lifestyle programming for better living
           
Fit TV: Get and stay in shape with exercise and fitness related programs
           
Fox Reality: Old reality TV favorites and original programming
           
Fuel: 24 hour network dedicated to extreme sports
           
Lifetime Real Women: Relationships, romance & work - programs for women
Logo- programming for gay and lesbian audience on satellite tv            
Logo: Programming for a gay and lesbian audience; from MTV Networks
             
NFL Sunday Ticket: Only Available on DIRECTV. See hundreds of games every month!
           
Outdoor Life Network: Shows for the outdoor enthusiast; NHL games
           
Oxygen Network: For women. Includes original and diverse programming
           
PBS KIDS: Children's programming from Public Broadcasting
           
TV One: Entertainment channel focusing on African-American themes
           
Word Network: Urban ministries and gospel music
           
World Harvest TV: Christian programming, sports and family shows




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