Just read a really interesting article on the new battle shaping up over Dish Network vs Direct TV, and it’s no surprise what it’s about — HD programming.
According to the guys over at TVPredictions.com, Direct TV has been hammering Dish in recent subscriber numbers, thanks in part (they say) to Direct TV’s HD dominance. Clipped from the article:
EchoStar, the nation’s second largest satellite TV service, reported Friday that it added 111,000 net new subscribers in third quarter, compared to 295,000 in last year’s third quarter.
However, DIRECTV last week said it added 240,000 net subscribers in the third quarter, compared to 165,000 in the 2006 third quarter.
DIRECTV began its high-def expansion in the third quarter, jumping from 10 HD channels to more than 70 high-def channels by the end of October.
I’ve never really been one to endorse one service over another, but this looks like it’s certainly some troubling news for Dish Network. Direct TV has done a great job at recognizing that high-definition is the future of television programming, and by being so aggressive in adding HD channels, they’re really starting to kick Dish’s butt.
If you have either service, what do you think of the HD programming available? Leave some comments below and let us know.
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