There are two things that are have generally been considered when measuring how good a TV service or a programming package is. One is the size of the programming package in terms of the number of channels and the other is the amount of entertainment that it provides. The first is easy for a TV company to provide- it's simply a matter of heaping on more and more channels. The second one is more difficult. Just because a programming package has lots of channels that doesn't necessarily mean that it has lots of entertainment. Part of the problem with this is that what's entertaining depends largely on the preferences and even the momentary moods of the person who is watching it. Therefore making a TV programming package entertaining is a much more difficult proposition for a TV service provider. Having said that, Dish Network has a system that does a pretty good job of delivering numerous channels and making its programming packages entertaining.
The large number of channels that Dish Network can provide is a result of the fact that it uses satellite technology to transmit those channels to its subscribers. Satellite technology has a huge amount of bandwidth that translates into the ability to deliver a massive number of channels. This trait is especially useful when it comes to making lots of HDTV channels available.
When it comes to making sure that its programming packages are entertaining, Dish Network uses a two pronged approach. First of all, it provides a wide variety of channels in every programming package. This not only ensures that an individual will be able to find something appealing to watch at any given time, but that everyone in a household will be able to do so as well. The other thing that Dish Network does to ensure the appeal of its service is to allow subscribers to customize their programming packages.
Dish Network subscribers can customize their programming packages in a variety of different ways, but they generally mean adding channels. For example, if someone really loves sports, they can add on the sports pack which contains numerous regional sports channels. Seasonal sports subscriptions are another option for sports fans. Seasonal sports subscriptions provide comprehensive coverage of the entire regular sports season for a specific league. For example, baseball fans will appreciate MLB Extra Innings with delivers every regular season game for both baseball leagues. Similar subscriptions are available for basketball, soccer, hockey, and others.
Smaller programming packages can also be customized with the addition of premium movie packages such as HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, and Starz. In addition, you'll have the option of adding adult channels and international programming.
One option that Dish Network leads the industry in providing is HDTV programming. With its Turbo HD service, you'll be able to add numerous HDTV channels onto any programming package. You can also get a programming package with nothing but HDTV channels.
As you can see, Dish Network offers a good model for ensuring that TV viewers get what they want from a programming package.
