TurboHD Gold Offers More Hi Definition
Satellite TV provider DISH Network just released fresh programming packages called TurboHD. These new programming packages are 100% hi definition, removing of the standard definition networks. So is this new satellite TV the best choice for your family?
It all depends on what your looking for from your cable or satellite television company. Some folks want every single channel that is available. They don’t care if 10 of them are jewelry shopping channels, or that five of the channels are public access. They just want all of the channels.
On the other hand, many have become tired of trying to wade through all of the lower tier channels on the television dial, looking for something worthwhile to watch. For consumers who have recently purchased a new HDTV, TurboHD by DISH Network might be a good solution for you.
There are three different choices with Turbo HD from DISH Network, the Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. All of these packages are composed of hi-def channels only. Packages start at around $24.99 per month for the Bronze HD package. That programming package doesn’t include your local networks like CBS and ABC, which costs five bucks more per month.
DISH Network also offers the Platinum level, which is an add-on service to the Gold, Silver, and Bronze packages. The Platinum level is ten bucks a month, and includes seven more hi def channels such as NBA TV and NHL Network.
One point of contention with some current DISH Network customers is they have not been allowed to switch over to the TurboHD packages. Currently only new customers to DISH Network have been allowed to get the TurboHD bundles. Current customers can get DISH TurboHD, but only as an add-on to the SD package.
Another item to consider is in how DISH Network is numbering the networks contained in the bundles. Take for example the Bronze Turbo HD setup which includes 44 channels, of which 24 are network channels, six are pay-per-view, and 14 are video-on-demand channels. Some would consider that plenty but others are used to having quite a bit more content to choose from. A final consideration, none of the TurboHD levels include premium movie channels like HBO or Showtime, so don’t be surprised when you have to pay more for commercial free channels like that. For more detail on these packages, check out the DISH Network Turbo HD review.
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