{"id":1235572586,"date":"2026-06-05T13:51:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T17:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/?p=1235572586"},"modified":"2026-06-05T13:51:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T17:51:20","slug":"dish-satellite-review-packages-price-deals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/product-recommendations\/tech\/dish-satellite-review-packages-price-deals-1235572586\/","title":{"rendered":"DISH Remains One of TV\u2019s Best Value Propositions \u2014 Especially for Rural America"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pmc-not-a-paywall\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p\n\t\tclass=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \"\n>\n\tAlthough live TV is going digital with cable streaming alternatives, prices are climbing, and coverage might be shrinking if you\u2019re outside of a major market. That\u2019s why <a  href=\"https:\/\/dish-gm.sjv.io\/c\/256585\/1676411\/19434?subId1=RS&#038;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dish.com%2F\"  rel=\"nofollow\"  target=\"_blank\"  >DISH<\/a> quietly remains one of the best ways to get all your favorite channels \u2014 no matter where you\u2019re located \u2014 for a reasonable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p\n\t\tclass=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \"\n>\n\tFor more than 45 years, DISH has provided nationwide coverage for a very reasonable price. That\u2019s still true today, especially if you\u2019re located in a market where cable is unreliable or high-speed internet hasn\u2019t arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p\n\t\tclass=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \"\n>\n\tWhile we love the equipment-free convenience of live TV streaming, DISH\u2019s satellite coverage is unbeatable. The reliable tech delivers signal regardless of local infrastructure, which is why it\u2019s still a default in regions where providers haven&#8217;t laid cable or run fiber internet. Plus, with DISH, bad weather isn\u2019t the end-all it used to be. If the weather disrupts the satellite signal, DISH\u2019s Signal Protector feature automatically reroutes to internet streaming.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"buy-now-v2 version-2 price_inside\">\t\t<div class=\"buy-now-button-v2-outer\">\t\t<a  class=\"buy-now-button-v2 version-2 price_inside\"  href=\"https:\/\/dish-gm.sjv.io\/c\/256585\/1676411\/19434?subId1=RS&#038;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dish.com%2F\"  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener nofollow\"  custom-ga-data=\"{&quot;1pd&quot;:true,&quot;category&quot;:&quot;article-page&quot;,&quot;details&quot;:true,&quot;label&quot;:&quot;buy-now&quot;,&quot;event_type_label&quot;:&quot;Affiliate&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:true,&quot;product&quot;:{&quot;dimension1&quot;:&quot;%=href=%&quot;},&quot;id&quot;:1235572586,&quot;location&quot;:true}\"  custom-ga-track=\"click\"  >\t\t<span class=\"buy-now-button-v2-inner\">Get Dish <\/span>\t\t<\/a>\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p\n\t\tclass=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \"\n>\n\tIf you\u2019re unhappy with your live TV package \u2014 because of coverage or cost \u2014 here\u2019s why it might be worth it to switch to DISH. Scroll down further to find some of<a  href=\"https:\/\/dish-gm.sjv.io\/c\/256585\/1676411\/19434?subId1=RS&#038;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dish.com%2Foffers\"  rel=\"nofollow\"  target=\"_blank\"  > DISH&#8217;s current deals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<h2\t\t\t\tid=\"dish-packages-and-prices\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"heading larva \/\/   lrv-a-font-primary-l   \"\n\t>\n\t\tDISH Packages and Prices\t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p\n\t\tclass=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \"\n>\n\tDISH offers <a  href=\"https:\/\/dish-gm.sjv.io\/c\/256585\/1676411\/19434?subId1=RS&#038;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dish.com%2F\"  rel=\"nofollow\"  target=\"_blank\"  >four main tiers<\/a>, each for different budgets and viewing needs. All of them are backed by DISH\u2019s two-year price guarantee,* which means you won\u2019t be hit with surprise price hikes that we\u2019ve seen all over the streaming world recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p\n\t\tclass=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \"\n>\n\t<strong>America&#8217;s Top 120<br><\/strong>America&#8217;s Top 120 is DISH\u2019s entry-level $89.99-a-month option for households looking to keep costs at a minimum. But this is far from a typical \u201cbudget\u201d plan. You get 190 channels, including local channels and major national networks like ESPN, HGTV, Disney Channel, and Food Network. This package will only work on one TV at a time, however, so you\u2019ll want one of the plans below if people are watching simultaneously in your household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p\n\t\tclass=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \"\n>\n\t<strong>America&#8217;s Top 120 Plus<br><\/strong>America&#8217;s Top 120 Plus offers everything in the plan above, plus added sports networks including NFL Network, Big Ten Network, and more for a channel lineup of more than 190. It also lets you watch on up to two TVs instead of just one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p\n\t\tclass=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \"\n>\n\t<strong>America&#8217;s Top 200<br><\/strong>DISH\u2019s America&#8217;s Top 200 package ups the channel count to 240+ and costs $109.99 per month. Many of the best additions in this package are sports and movie channels like NBA TV, NHL Network, Sundance, A&amp;E, and Golf Channel. Top 200 will work on up to three TVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p\n\t\tclass=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \"\n>\n\t<strong>America&#8217;s Top 250<br><\/strong>The top-tier DISH package is America&#8217;s Top 250. This one costs $119.99 per month and delivers more than 290 channels, including Turner Classic Movies, STARZ Encore channels, and The Movie Channel. This one can also feed up to four TVs, making it ideal for large households.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"buy-now-v2 version-2 price_inside\">\t\t<div class=\"buy-now-button-v2-outer\">\t\t<a  class=\"buy-now-button-v2 version-2 price_inside\"  href=\"https:\/\/dish-gm.sjv.io\/c\/256585\/1676411\/19434?subId1=RS&#038;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dish.com%2F\"  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener nofollow\"  custom-ga-data=\"{&quot;1pd&quot;:true,&quot;category&quot;:&quot;article-page&quot;,&quot;details&quot;:true,&quot;label&quot;:&quot;buy-now&quot;,&quot;event_type_label&quot;:&quot;Affiliate&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:true,&quot;product&quot;:{&quot;dimension1&quot;:&quot;%=href=%&quot;},&quot;id&quot;:1235572586,&quot;location&quot;:true}\"  custom-ga-track=\"click\"  >\t\t<span class=\"buy-now-button-v2-inner\">shop dish packages <\/span>\t\t<\/a>\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\t<h2\t\t\t\tid=\"dish-network-deals\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"heading larva \/\/   lrv-a-font-primary-l   \"\n\t>\n\t\tDISH Network Deals\t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p\n\t\tclass=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \"\n>\n\tRight now, DISH is celebrating America\u2019s 250th anniversary with a whopping $250 off when you sign up for America\u2019s Top 200 or America\u2019s Top 250 and sign a two-year contract. Use code DISH250 to get the discount.*<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"buy-now-v2 version-2 price_inside\">\t\t<div class=\"buy-now-button-v2-outer\">\t\t<a  class=\"buy-now-button-v2 version-2 price_inside\"  href=\"https:\/\/dish-gm.sjv.io\/c\/256585\/1676411\/19434?subId1=RS&#038;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dish.com%2F\"  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener nofollow\"  custom-ga-data=\"{&quot;1pd&quot;:true,&quot;category&quot;:&quot;article-page&quot;,&quot;details&quot;:true,&quot;label&quot;:&quot;buy-now&quot;,&quot;event_type_label&quot;:&quot;Affiliate&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:true,&quot;product&quot;:{&quot;dimension1&quot;:&quot;%=href=%&quot;},&quot;id&quot;:1235572586,&quot;location&quot;:true}\"  custom-ga-track=\"click\"  >\t\t<span class=\"buy-now-button-v2-inner\">Get Dish250 Deal <\/span>\t\t<\/a>\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p\n\t\tclass=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \"\n>\n\tDISH also offers a <a  href=\"https:\/\/dish-gm.sjv.io\/c\/256585\/1676411\/19434?subId1=RS&#038;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dish.com%2Foffers\"  rel=\"nofollow\"  target=\"_blank\"  >set of deals<\/a> for specific customers valued between $300 and $400. Current offers cover customers aged 55 and older, active military and veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, and teachers. Each includes a monthly on-demand movie rental credit along with tier-specific perks. Learn more about these deals here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p\n\t\tclass=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \"\n>\n\t<em>*New and qualifying returning customers will receive $10 off their bill for 25 months. America\u2019s Top 200 or America\u2019s Top 250 package required. Requires credit qualification, 2-year commitment with early termination fee and autopay. Offer ends 8\/12\/26. Code: DISH250<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With nationwide satellite coverage and a two-year price guarantee, DISH continues to serve communities that other TV providers have passed over or priced 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