The Latest HD Package: TurboHD
Dish Network just released new programming bundles called Turbo HD. These packages are all hi def, leaving out all of the standard definition networks. So is this new satellite TV the right for you?
Its a matter of what your looking for from your satellite TV company. Some folks want every single channel that is available. They don’t care if 20 of them are shopping channels, or that six of the channels are public access. They just want all of the channels.
Other though, have grown weary of trying to wade past all of the lower tier channels on the television dial, trying to find something worthwhile to watch. For consumers who have recently purchased a new plasma TV, TurboHD from DISH Network may be the perfect solution.
DISH Network currently offers three different packages with TurboHD, Bronze, Silver, and Gold. All of these packages are composed of hi definition channels only. Pricing starts at about $24.99 per month for the entry level HD package. That programming package does not include your local channels, which cost $5 more per month.
DISH also has the Platinum level, which is an additional service to any of the other TurboHD levels. This Platinum package is $10 per month, and includes seven more hi definitions channels such as NBA TV and Smithsonian HD.
One sticking point with some current DISH Network customers is they have not been allowed to switch over to the less expensive TurboHD packages. At this time, just new subscribers to DISH Network have been allowed to get the TurboHD only bundles. Current customers can get Turbo HD, but only as an add-on to the standard package they already have.
Another item to consider is in how DISH Network is numbering the channels included in the bundles. For example, the Turbo HD Bronze package which includes forty-four channels, of which 24 are network channels, six are PPV, and 14 are VOD, (video on demand) channels. For some, that number would be adequate others are accustomed to having a lot more content to choose from. A final consideration, none of the TurboHD levels include movie packages like Starz or Cinemax, so don’t be surprised when you have to pay more for those commercial free channels. For more detail on these packages, check out the latest Turbo HD reviews.
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