Satellite TV provider DISH Network just released fresh programming packages called TurboHD. These packages are all HD, leaving out all of the SD channels. Is DISH TurboHD the best choice for your family?
It all depends on what you want from your cable or satellite television company. Some folks want every single channel that is available. They don't care if 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 become tired of trying to wade through all of the junk on the cable dial, trying to find something worthwhile to watch. For consumers who have recently purchased a new flat-screen TV, TurboHD from DISH Network might be a good solution for you.
The three different options with TurboHD are 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 HD package. That programming package does not include your local channels, which costs five bucks more per month.
DISH Network also has the Platinum level, which is an additional service to any of the other TurboHD levels. This Platinum package is ten bucks a month, and includes seven additional HD 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. At this time, only new subscribers to DISH Network have been allowed to get the TurboHD only bundles. Current customers can get DISH TurboHD, but only as an add-on to the SD package.
Another item to consider is in how DISH Network is counting the networks contained in the packages. Take for example the Turbo HD Bronze setup which includes 44 channels, of which 24 are network channels, six are pay-per-view, and 14 are video-on-demand channels. For some, that number would be adequate many are accustomed to having quite a bit more content to choose from. A final consideration, none of the TurboHD levels include premium movie channels like Starz or Showtime, 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 TurboHD review.
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