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Comparing DISH vs Verizon FiOS? With DISH you can get FREE installation, over 30 premium channels FREE for 3 months and budget friendly packages. Take a look at a comparison of DISH and Verizon FiOS.

Verizon Fios
Package NameAT120+Custom TV
Channel Count190+99+
Includes ESPNYesYes
Advertised Monthly Price$59.99$64.99
1st TV Receiver Fee$0.00$12.00
Local Channels FeeIncluded$2.99
Includes HBO for 12 months**YesNo
Regional Sports Fee*$0.00$5.89
HD Programming Fee$0.00$0.00
First Year All-in Monthly Price$59.99$85.87
Contract Period2 Yearsno contract
Price Protection2-Year Price Guaranteenone
Price increase at end of first year$0.00$0.00
Second Year All-in Monthly Price$59.99$85.87
Fee Total for 2 YearsN/A$501

All data found on 6/20/2016. DirecTV - National Offer - non-AT&T wireless or internet customer. Comcast - Denver. TWC - New York City. Charter - New Orleans.
Verizon - New York City

Requires credit qualification, 24-mo. commitment with early termination fee and eAutoPay. 1 TV included. Upfront fees, taxes and state-specific surcharges may apply.

*Maximum fee. Amount varies by geographic location.

**HBO included for 12 months with all America’s Top packages. After 12 mos., then-current everyday price applies unless you call or go online to downgrade.

On technology, DISH is far superior

The Award-Winning Hopper

30 Industry Awards
25 Advanced Features (including)
Built-in Netflix app for easy access
Remote Locator
Wireless Receivers Available

Meet The Hopper

Top Rated Features

Record up to 16 shows at once (Hopper 3)
Watch 100% of Your Live TV Channels Anywhere
Watch 100% of Your DVR Recordings Anywhere
Instantly skip commercials during your favorite shows1
500 Hours of HD Recording Storage

Compare DISH and Verizon Fios – DISH Is the Clear Winner

DISH saves you an average of $861 over Verizon Fios during your first two years. In addition to that:

  • If you like CBS Sports, the rural lifestyle programming of RFD-TV or the Weather Channel, then DISH is for you — because you don’t get those with Verizon Fios.
  • You get 50 premium channels free for three months with DISH.

The Hopper 3 Smart DVR: Only From DISH

DISH gives you double the DVR storage capacity of Verizon Fios — plus its unique Hopper 3 technology gives you the power to record up to 16 shows at once, so you’ll never miss a show or game again. Look what else:

  • Only DISH lets you skip instantly over commercials when you use PrimeTime Anytime to record select primetime shows on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC.
  • With DISH’s mobile app, DISH Anywhere, and the HopperGO video flash drive, you can watch your shows anywhere, on any device, at any time.
  • DISH also lets you access Netflix from any room without changing remotes or inputs and use wireless receivers and Bluetooth audio.
  • Plus, DISH provides a remote locator and voice remote control [coming soon] — so you can change channels with just the sound of your voice.

DISH’s average rank since 2010 is higher than Verizon Fios’s in these ACSI Service Categories: call center satisfaction, website satisfaction, clearest bill to understand and lowest customer complaint rate. If you want the best service, sign up for DISH.
When you compare DISH and Verizon packages, DISH comes out ahead!

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