Dish Network recently released fresh programming bundles called Turbo HD. These packages are all hi def, removing of the SD networks. Is this new satellite television the best choice for your family?
Its a matter of what your looking for from your satellite TV company. Some folks want every single channel that is available. It doesn’t matter to them that 10 of them are jewelry shopping channels, or that five of the channels are public access. They just want all of the channels.
Other though, have grown tired of trying to wade through all of the junk on the television dial, looking for something decent to watch. For consumers who have recently purchased a new HDTV, Turbo HD from DISH Network may be the perfect solution.
There are three different choices with Turbo HD from DISH Network, the Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. All of these packages are made up of hi-def channels only. Packages start at about $24.99 per month for the Bronze package. That programming package doesn’t include your local networks like CBS and ABC, which costs five bucks more per month.
DISH Network 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 more HD channels such as NBA TV and NHL Network.
One sticking point with some current DISH Network customers is they have not been allowed to switch over to the less expensive Turbo HD packages. Currently only new customers to DISH Network have been allowed to get the TurboHD bundles. 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 channels contained in the bundles. For example, the Dish Network Bronze package which includes 44 channels, of which 24 are network channels, six are PPV, and 14 are video-on-demand channels. For some, that number would be adequate many are accustomed to having a lot more content to choose from. One final note, none of the TurboHD levels include movie packages like Starz or Cinemax, so expect to pay an additional fee monthly for commercial free channels like that. For more detail on these packages, check out the latest Dish Turbo HD reviews.
