Package | Price | Number of Channels | Popular Channels |
Select | $60/mo.* | 155+ | Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, USA, HGTV, TNT |
Entertainment | $65/mo.* | 160+ | ESPN, ESPN2, NBCSN |
Choice | $70/mo.* | 185+ | NFL, OWN, Nicktoons |
Xtra | $80/mo.* | 235+ | NBC Universo, Oxygen, Golf |
Ultimate | $85/mo.* | 250+ | Starz Encore, Boomerang, El Rey Network |
Premier | $135/mo.* | 330+ | HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz |
DIRECTV | DISH Network | Xfinity | Fios | |
Best for | Sports packages | Hi-tech equipment | Flexible bundling | Custom TV packages |
States served | 50 states | 50 states | 39 states | 9 states |
ACSI Customer Satisfaction Rating | 66/100 | 67/100 | 57/100 | 68/100 |
Connection type | Satellite | Satellite | Cable | Fiber |
Contract options | 24 months | 24 months | No contract 12 months 24 months | No contract 12 months 24 months |
4K channels | ✓ | ✓ | 4K compatible | |
Free installation | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Google Play Rating | 3.7/5 | 3.9/5 | 3.6/5 | 4.1/5 |
App Store Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.4/5 | 3.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
How it compares to DIRECTV | More cost effective over time, fewer sports channels | Cheaper packages, lower customer satisfaction | More reliable connection, expensive base plans |