{"id":324967,"date":"2025-11-11T20:22:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T01:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=94348"},"modified":"2025-11-11T20:22:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T01:22:21","slug":"dish-network-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/tv-providers\/dish-network-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Dish Network Review"},"content":{"rendered":"            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"review\" title=\"Dish Network Review \"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviews Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-blog-list\"><li>DISH Network\u2019s television service continues to score above the subscription TV average on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">American Customer Satisfaction Index<\/a> (~70) and posts leading regional results in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2025-us-television-service-provider-satisfaction-study\">J.D. Power\u2019s<\/a> latest study.<\/li><li>DISH offers four America\u2019s Top packages (AT120\/AT120+\/AT200\/AT250) with a multi\u2011year price guarantee; advertised channel counts range from 190 to 290+ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dish.com\/packages\/\">(source)<\/a>.<\/li><li>ACSI 2025 shows Verizon Fios leading (~72), with DISH near the top tier (~70) and the industry average in the mid\u201160s.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>DISH Network is one of the nation\u2019s largest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/tv-providers\/best-satellite\/\" class=\"achor-toggles\">satellite television providers<\/a>. With America\u2019s Top tiers and a multi\u2011year price guarantee, most customers are likely to find a plan that works for them, though equipment\/DVR fees apply and local channels can be made optional to manage costs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dish.com\/packages\/\">(details)<\/a>.<br>During our DISH review, we considered customer satisfaction, starting price, available channels, ACSI results, and contract requirements to compare it to the other<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/tv-providers\/best\/\" class=\"achor-toggles\"> top television providers<\/a>. While DISH stands out in customer satisfaction, keep in mind its term commitment with early\u2011termination fees; by contrast, many cable\/fiber and internet\u2011delivered TV options emphasize no annual contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"overview\" title=\"Overview\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<section id=\"block_6052336c94d83\" class=\"block b-stats-overview\">\n    <h2 class=\"b-stats-overview-title\">DISH Network Overview<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"b-stats-overview-grid\">\n                <div class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item\">\n            <div class=\" b-stats-overview-grid-item-title\">\n                Reviews.com Score: \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item-value\">3.4<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item\">\n            <div class=\"tooltip b-stats-overview-grid-item-title\">\n                J.D. Power: \n                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">J.D. Power scores are based on surveys for customer satisfaction and product quality.<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item-value\">764*<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item\">\n            <div class=\" b-stats-overview-grid-item-title\">\n                ASCI Score:\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item-value\">64<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item\">\n            <div class=\" b-stats-overview-grid-item-title\">\n                States Served: \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item-value\">50<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>DISH Network is a top-ranking satellite television provider. One of the company\u2019s standout features is its customer satisfaction. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2025-us-television-service-provider-satisfaction-study\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">J.D. Power<\/a>, DISH often ranks highest or among the leaders across multiple regions, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">American Customer Satisfaction Index<\/a> places DISH around ~70, above the subscription TV average, with Verizon Fios leading.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While its customer satisfaction makes the company stand out, watch out for term commitments. DISH\u2019s promotional offers typically require a multi\u2011year agreement tied to a price guarantee, and early\u2011termination fees apply if you cancel before the term ends. After the guarantee window, pricing and fees can change.<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"pros\" title=\"Pros and Cons\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<section id=\"block_605233ba94d88\" class=\"block b-pro-cons\">\n            \n<div class=\"b-pro-cons__wrapper\">\n    <h4 class=\"b-pro-cons__title b-pro-cons__title--important\"> PROS<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"b-pro-cons__list b-pro-cons__list--pros\">\n                                <li class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item b-pro-cons__list-item-expandable\">\n                <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-title\">Excellent customer satisfaction ratings<\/span>\n\n                                    <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-desc\">Both J.D. Power and American Customer Satisfaction Index rank DISH Network high in terms of customer satisfaction.<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item b-pro-cons__list-item-expandable\">\n                <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-title\">Built-in Netflix app<\/span>\n\n                                    <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-desc\">No more need to switch inputs \u2014 DISH\u2019s set top box has Netflix built in.<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item b-pro-cons__list-item-expandable\">\n                <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-title\">Discounts<\/span>\n\n                                    <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-desc\">DISH Network offers discounts for military, senior citizens, first responders, and healthcare workers.<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n    \n            \n<div class=\"b-pro-cons__wrapper\">\n    <h4 class=\"b-pro-cons__title b-pro-cons__title--important\"> CONS<\/h4>\n    <ul class=\"b-pro-cons__list b-pro-cons__list--cons\">\n                                <li class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item b-pro-cons__list-item-expandable\">\n                <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-title\">24-month contract with early cancellation fees<\/span>\n\n                                    <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-desc\">If customers want to switch to a different TV provider before the end of the contract, DISH Network\u2019s early termination fee is $20 per month for each remaining month.<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item b-pro-cons__list-item-expandable\">\n                <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-title\">Satellite television is vulnerable to bad weather<\/span>\n\n                                    <span class=\"b-pro-cons__list-item-desc\">Storms and other bad weather events can affect the quality of the video or cause service to go down all together.<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"highlights\" title=\"Highlights\"><\/span>\n    \n\n                \n<section id=\"block_6052341694d8f\" class=\"block b-highlights-tabs\">\n    <h2 class=\"b-highlights-tabs__title\">DISH Network Highlights<\/h2>\n    \n    <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__tabs-list\">\n        <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__tabs-list-nav\">\n                            <div class='b-highlights-tabs__tabs-list-nav-item active' data-index=\"1\"> Contract <\/div>\n                            <div class='b-highlights-tabs__tabs-list-nav-item ' data-index=\"2\"> Hardware &#038; Installation <\/div>\n                            <div class='b-highlights-tabs__tabs-list-nav-item ' data-index=\"3\"> Packages &#038; Pricing <\/div>\n                            <div class='b-highlights-tabs__tabs-list-nav-item ' data-index=\"4\"> Bundling <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"swiper-container\">\n            <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide b-highlights-tabs__slide\">\n                        <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content\" data-title=\"Contract\">\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content-alt-description\">\n                                    <p>When you sign up for DISH Network, you opt into a 24-month contract. The good news is that this means you won\u2019t see your price increase for at least as long. Unfortunately, that means that if you have to cancel early, you\u2019ll have to pay an early termination fee of $20 per month for each remaining month on your contract. And once your 24-month contract is up, expect to see your price increase by anywhere from $20 to $30 a month.<\/p>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide b-highlights-tabs__slide\">\n                        <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content\" data-title=\"Hardware &#038; Installation\">\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content-alt-description\">\n                                    <p>DISH Network is a satellite television provider, meaning customers will need a satellite dish installed when they sign up, however, standard professional installation is free. When users subscribe to DISH, the company installs the dish, along with the DVR system, for free for a limited time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>DISH also offers to help new movers install equipment such as TV or wireless network, but for an additional fee. DISH also charges fees for certain equipment, such as its Hopper DVR and each receiver after your first one.<\/p>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide b-highlights-tabs__slide\">\n                        <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content\" data-title=\"Packages &#038; Pricing\">\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content-alt-description\">\n                                    <p>DISH Network offers four television plans for customers to choose from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>America\u2019s Top 120:<\/b>At $64.99 per month, this package includes 190 channels, including local channels, and over 28,000 free On Demand titles<\/li>\n<li><b>America\u2019s Top 120 Plus:<\/b>At $79.99 per month, this package includes 190+ channels, including local channels, national and regional sports, and over 28,000 free On Demand titles<\/li>\n<li><b>American\u2019s Top 200: <\/b>At $89.99 per month, this package includes 240+ channels, including local channels, national and regional sports, additional top channels like Disney and Hallmark, and over 35,000 free On Demand titles<\/li>\n<li><b>America\u2019s Top 200 Plus:<\/b> At $99.99 per month, this package includes 290+ channels, including local channels, national and regional sports, 17 movie channels, additional top channels like Smithsonian and Bloomberg, and over 36,000 free On Demand titles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide b-highlights-tabs__slide\">\n                        <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content\" data-title=\"Bundling\">\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content-alt-description\">\n                                    <p>DISH Network customers have the option of bundling their television and internet services to save money. Rather than offering its own internet service, the company helps connect its customers with internet through its following partners:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CenturyLink<\/li>\n<li>EarthLink<\/li>\n<li>Frontier Communications<\/li>\n<li>Verizon<\/li>\n<li>Kinetic<\/li>\n<li>Viasat<\/li>\n<li>HughesNet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"swiper-navigation-wrapper-refresh\">\n                <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"table\" title=\"Competition Table\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DISH Network vs. The Competition&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Provider<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reviews.com Score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>J.D. Power*<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starting Price<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Available Channels<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DISH Network<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Varies by region (often among leaders)<\/td><td>Varies by location; multi\u2011year price guarantee available<\/td><td>190+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DIRECTV<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Varies by region (competitive)<\/td><td>Varies by mode (Internet no\u2011contract; Satellite term)<\/td><td>165+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Verizon Fios<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Leads in the East (regional study)<\/td><td>No annual contract; varies by market<\/td><td>125+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spectrum<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Below category leaders<\/td><td>Month\u2011to\u2011month; varies by market<\/td><td>125+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Information accurate as of November, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*J.D. Power\u2019s<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2025-us-television-service-provider-satisfaction-study\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\"><em> 2025 U.S. Television Service Provider Satisfaction Study<\/em><\/a><em> reports results by region on a 1,000-point scale.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DISH Network vs. DIRECTV<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"achor-toggles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/tv-providers\/directv-vs-dish\/\">DIRECTV<\/a> is another of the top television service providers in the nation, offering both satellite and internet-delivered options. On customer satisfaction, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2025-us-television-service-provider-satisfaction-study\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">J.D. Power<\/a> results in 2025 show DISH often leading or among leaders regionally while DIRECTV is competitive, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">American Consumer Satisfaction Index<\/a> places DISH around ~70 (above average) and DIRECTV around ~66 (around average).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two companies are also comparable in their plans \u2014 but there are key differences. DIRECTV via Internet is marketed with no annual contract, while DIRECTV via Satellite and DISH generally pair multi\u2011year price guarantees with term commitments and early\u2011termination fees. DIRECTV typically carries broader regional sports networks (with a Regional Sports Fee where applicable); NFL Sunday Ticket moved off DIRECTV residential in 2023 to YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Provider Plan<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Entertainment Package<\/td><td>165+ channels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Choice Package<\/td><td>200+ channels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ultimate Package<\/td><td>270+ channels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premier Package<\/td><td>340+ channels<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DISH Network vs. Verizon Fios<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite only being available in a handful of states, Fios by Verizon is quickly becoming a customer favorite for television and internet service. Fios has high rankings among its customers. It\u2019s a top-rated television service provider by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">American Customer Satisfaction Index<\/a> and leads the East region in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2025-us-television-service-provider-satisfaction-study\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">J.D. Power<\/a> customer satisfaction study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verizon Fios has a variety of plans for its customers to choose from with no annual contract. Its most affordable options may include fewer channels than DISH\u2019s base tier, while its top tier can offer a larger channel count. Broadcast TV and regional sports fees, plus equipment charges, vary by market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Provider Plan<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fios TV Test Drive<\/td><td>425+ channels (60-day trial)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Your Fios TV<\/td><td>125+ channels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>More Fios TV<\/td><td>300+ channels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Most Fios TV<\/td><td>425+ channels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>YouTube TV<\/td><td>100+ channels (no annual contract)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DISH Network vs. Spectrum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"achor-toggles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/tv-providers\/charter-spectrum-review\/\">Spectrum<\/a>, formerly known as Charter, is a <a class=\"achor-toggles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/tv-providers\/best-cable-tv\/\">cable television provider<\/a> in 41 states around the nation. The company offers affordable introductory pricing on month\u2011to\u2011month plans, but many bills include a separate Broadcast TV Surcharge that varies by market, which can offset the base price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Spectrum\u2019s critical disadvantages is its customer satisfaction. It trails the category leaders in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2025-us-television-service-provider-satisfaction-study\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">J.D. Power<\/a> customer satisfaction study and scores below the industry average in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">American Customer Satisfaction Index<\/a> results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td>Spectrum TV Plan<\/td><td>Package<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spectrum TV Select<\/td><td>125+ channels (month\u2011to\u2011month; channels vary by market)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spectrum TV Silver<\/td><td>Channels vary by market<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spectrum TV Gold<\/td><td>Channels vary by market<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"faqs\" title=\"DISH Network FAQ \"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DISH Network FAQ&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6052352694d94\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">What\u2019s better: DIRECTV or DISH Network?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRECTV and DISH Network both offer exceptional customer satisfaction and comprehensive plans and affordable prices. You\u2019ll have to look at the plans available and see which best fits your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6052357894d95\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Does DISH Network offer senior discounts?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DISH Network has special <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dish.com\/offers\/dish55-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deals available to customers 55 and older<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where they can receive DISH Protect Plus identity protection, free in-home technician service, a free movie rental each month, the Stars &amp; Stripes Pack for just $10 per month, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6052358d94d96\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Is Netflix free on DISH Network?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netflix isn\u2019t free on DISH Network, but you can log into Netflix on the DISH Network DVR using your existing Netflix login credentials.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6052359f94d97\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">How much does DISH Network go up after 2 years?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you sign up for DISH Network, you\u2019re locked into a two-year price guarantee. After the initial two years, prices increase by anywhere from $20 to $30, depending on the plan.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"method\" title=\"Methodology\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We evaluated DISH Network based on customer satisfaction, industry benchmarks, starting package price, starting channels and contract length to determine Reviews.com scores and create our best TV provider reviews. To compare TV providers with other brands across the board, we calculate each Reviews.com score based on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Customer Satisfaction: Reviews.com used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2025-us-television-service-provider-satisfaction-study\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">J.D. Power\u2019s 2025 U.S. Television Service Provider Satisfaction Study<\/a> to consider provider performance across applicable regions.<\/li><li>Starting Price: TV service providers that had lower starting prices for its basic packages received higher scores than providers that had higher prices for basic service.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Available Channels: To offset the value of TV providers\u2019 starting prices, we compared the number of channels available in the basic packages. If the provider had plenty of channels, but a higher starting price, these two scores balanced it out.<\/li><li>ACSI Score: We used the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">American Consumer Satisfaction Index<\/a> benchmarks to review each TV provider\u2019s satisfaction index against the industry benchmark.<\/li><li>Contract: Reviews.com researched the required contract length for each TV service provider. If a provider had more flexibility in its requirements \u2014 such as no contract requirements \u2014 then it received a higher score.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reviews Report DISH Network\u2019s television service continues to score above the subscription TV average on the American Customer Satisfaction Index (~70) and posts leading regional results in J.D. Power\u2019s latest study. DISH offers four America\u2019s Top packages (AT120\/AT120+\/AT200\/AT250) with a multi\u2011year price guarantee; advertised channel counts range from 190 to 290+ (source). 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