The Classic Bronze 100 package is the entry level offer from Dish Network satellite TV. Maybe you have hesitated when considering the satellite television option for a couple of reasons. One could be signal reliability, as there is a myth out there that satellite service always drops out during bad weather. Another is that satellite is not as reliable when compared to cable. Lets review the Classic Bronze package in comparison to cable TV offers.
As you can probably figure out by the name, the Dish Classic Bronze 100 package offers more than 100 channels. Not all are video though, as about 25 of the channels are commercial free music stations. Like your typical cable package from Comcast or Time Warner, this satellite TV package has local channels and all of the most popular cable networks like TNT and ESPN.
The package is equal to most cable companies though in it offers the same amount of content. The advantage come into play in that it comes in at a lower price point. Both Dish Network and cable companies offer promotional rates for the first year, but when normal prices are lined up side by side, Dish usually comes in about 15 to 20% lower on a monthly basis.
What about reliability? Often cable TV slams satellite reliability, claiming service outages are annoying and excessive. While you may lose service during a strong rain or snow storm, these of course depend on the area you live in. Sometimes its just a matter of a bit of snow on the satellite dish that has to be brushed off. Overall signal and service reliability for Dish and DirecTV is more than 99.9% of the time. Cable TV outages can affect you for days at a time, and their overall reliability rate falls below satellite service.
Another thing to remember when comparing the Classic Bronze 100 package vs. cable is the number of HD channels available. Dish Network currently leads the nation with upwards of 150 HD channels, a number most cable companies fall far short of reaching. Keep in mind, Dish TV does charge and extra $10 a month for HD access, so add that in when comparing service to your local cable operator.
With folks looking to save money in today’s economy, this Dish Network package offers an affordable alternative to your cable bundle.
In reviewing what we have discussed:
- You can save 15 to 20% monthly over cable with a Dish Network Package
- Dish Network service is just as reliable when compared to Cablevision service
2 comments ↓
thank you mate, its nice versus entry.
“While you may lose service during a strong rain or snow storm, these of course depend on the area you live in. Sometimes its just a matter of a bit of snow on the satellite dish that has to be brushed off. ”
Sure, I’ll just periodicaly scurry up to my roof, climb to the peak and brush off the snow until the storm is over.
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