More HD From DISH Network TurboHD
Posted on December 4, 2009
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Satellite TV provider DISH Network just released new programming bundles called TurboHD. These packages are all hi definition, leaving out all of the SD networks. Is this new satellite television the best choice for your family?
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 15 of them are 24 hour 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 weary of trying to wade through all of the lower tier channels on the cable dial, trying to find something worthwhile to watch. For consumers who have recently bought a new plasma TV, TurboHD from DISH Network may be the perfect solution.
DISH Network currently offers three different levels with the Turbo HD package, those being Bronze, Silver, and Gold. All of these packages are made up of hi definition channels only. Packages start at about $24.99 per month for the Bronze package. That package, however, does not include your local channels like ABC and Fox, which cost more per month.
DISH also has 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 additional hi def channels such as MGM HD and NHL Network.
One sticking point with some current DISH Network customers is they have not been allowed to switch over to the TurboHD packages. Currently only new subscribers to DISH Network have been allowed to get the TurboHD packages. Existing customers can get TurboHD, but only as an addition to the standard package they already have.
Another item to consider is in how DISH Network is counting the channels contained in the bundles. For example, the TurboHD Bronze package which includes 44 channels, but of those 24 are network channels, six are PPV, and 14 are VOD, (video on demand) channels. For some, that number would be adequate others are used to having a lot more content to choose from. One final note, none of the TurboHD levels include premium movie channels like Starz or Cinemax, so don’t be surprised when you have to pay an additional fee monthly for commercial free channels like that. For more detail on these packages, check out the latest Dish Network Turbo HD reviews.
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