More HD From DISH Network TurboHD

Satellite TV provider DISH Network recently released new programming packages called Turbo HD. These new programming packages are all hi def, removing of the SD channels. Is DISH Network Turbo HD the best choice for you?

It all depends on what you want from your cable or satellite TV provider. Some folks want every single channel that is available. They don't care if 10 of them are 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 junk on the cable dial, looking for something decent to watch. For consumers who have recently bought a new plasma TV, Turbo HD by DISH Network might be the right choice.

The three different bundles with Turbo HD are 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 entry level package. That package, however, does not include your local channels, which cost $5 more per month.

DISH Network also offers the Platinum package, which is an add-on service to any of the other TurboHD levels. The Platinum level is $10 per month, and includes seven more hi def channels such as MGM HD and Smithsonian HD.

One sticking point with some current DISH Network customers is they have not been allowed to switch over to the TurboHD packages, even though they are cheaper. At this time, just new subscribers to DISH Network have been allowed to get the TurboHD packages. Current customers can get Turbo HD, but only as an addition to the standard package they already have.

Another item to consider is in how DISH Network is counting the networks included in the bundles. Take for example the Turbo HD Bronze package which includes 44 channels, but of those 24 are network channels, six are pay-per-view, and 14 are video-on-demand channels. For some, that number would be adequate others are accustomed to having a lot more content to choose from. One final note, 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 those commercial free channels. For more detail on these packages, check out the DISH Network Turbo HD Review.

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