Direct TV and Dish Network are the main DBS providers in USA. You can read about Satellite TV in another article. I think its impossible to select one winner from Direct TV VS Dish Network. There are some areas where Dish Network is better while on the other side, there are some aspects where Direct TV is better. In my opinion, the best way to pick one is to know the difference and your personal requirements. Lets discuss a few aspects based on user requirements.

Programming

Dish Network's programming pool has slightly larger number of channels available. But, both present similar categories of channels. An interesting point to note is that Direct TV programming has got exclusive rights to some important sports channels. So, if sports is your first priority and your favorite channels are only there at Direct TV, then you should prefer Direct TV.

Pricing

As far as the available deals are concerned, one can't judge the cheaper one on a long term basis. An overview of specs showed that Dish Network pricing are cheaper than Direct TV.

Video Recording

This is one of the most admired feature in this aspect. Most of the people like to save their favorite programs for personal viewing. Or to feel the taste of offline viewing in an online environment i.e. virtually pausing, reversing, forwarding an online transmission. According to the latest data, Dish Network Service is offering that for free while in Direct TV Services you have to pay for it.

Availability

At most of the places in USA, both Direct TV and Dish Network are available. But there are some sites where only one is available. In that scenario, you will have no choice and get the one that is available.

Conclusion

Its better that there are two equally powerful companies with tough competition. Most of the times this case brings benefit to the subscribers by offering cheaper but better quality service. Another better option would be to check nearest Direct TV dealers, retailers, Dish Network dealers, retailers and see the programming packages of Direct TV and Dish Network.