Satellite TV is one of the hottest online products on the market today, and because of that a number of DISH Network dealers have set up shop on the Internet to sell satellite TV services.
But how do you know which dealers are reputable, and which dealer will give you the best price and the best service? I spent a number of hours researching DISH Network satellite TV dealers for The Satellite TV Guide and found three that stand head and shoulders above the rest.
Here's my review of the top three DISH Network satellite TV dealers so you can compare dealers and decide for yourself.
Allsat (Highly Recommended)
Allsat was established in 1995, when DISH Network first started broadcasting it's satellite TV programming. It began as a brick and mortar satellite TV store, then went online in 1997.
Independently owned and operated, Allsat is one of the oldest and most respected satellite TV dealers. They've installed hundreds of thousands of satellite TV systems across the U.S. I found their prices and service to be second to none.
Allsat currently offers:
* A free DISH Network satellite dish
* Up to four free receivers plus universal remotes
* Free professional installation
* Free 100-hour DVR (digital video recording) receivers
* Free HD (high definition) receivers
* Three free months of HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, or Starz
* 24/7 customer service
* Lifetime equipment warranty
* Thirty-day money-back guarantee
VMC Satellite
VMC is one of the largest and most well known online satellite TV dealers in the U.S. They installed the satellite TV system in the U.S. Capitol building. VMC is responsible for signing up more than 2% of DISH Networks subscribers.
VMC currently offers:
* A free 4-room satellite TV system
* Free professional installation
* Free digital video recorders
* Free HDTV receivers (optional)
* Three months of HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, or Starz for free
* 24/7 customer service
* Lifetime equipment warranty
Sterling Satellite
Sterling Satellite was founded in 2003 and is currently a DISH Network Top 10 satellite TV dealer. Their primary emphasis is on customer service.
Sterling currently offers:
* A free 4-room satellite TV system
* Free professional installation of that system
* Free digital video recorders
* Free HDTV receivers (optional)
* Three free months of HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, or Starz
* 24/7 customer service
* Lifetime equipment warranty
* 125% money-back guarantee
Note: DISH Network programming prices start at $19.99 for the 40-channel Dish Family package and go up to $74.99 for the 350 channel "Everything" package.
