A satellite TV package is a collection of satellite television channels that you purchase for a flat monthly fee from a direct broadcast satellite provider. The two main providers in the United States, Dish Network and DirecTV, provide a variety of package to meet the needs of varied households.
Both offer several different packages. The simplest is the family package, which provides local programming, plus a limited number of cable network channels. The selection is focused on wholesome, family-friendly programming. These packages dont offer a great number of sports or lifestyle channels, but do have enough variety of programming to satisfy the average familys basic television needs.
Next are the tier packages, with increasing numbers of channels for an increasing flat monthly price: Dish Network offers packages with 60, 120, and 180 channels, plus an Everything Pak, while DirecTVs packages have 155, 185 and 250, plus a Titanium everything-included package. On top of that, both allow you to add your choice of premium movie channels: HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz.
Both services include dozens of satellite radio channels, in addition to the video...