Turbo HD Gold By DISH Network
Dish Network recently released fresh programming packages called Turbo HD. These new programming packages are all HD, leaving out all of the SD networks. Is this new satellite TV the best choice for your family?
It all depends on what you want from your cable or satellite TV provider. Some folks want every single channel that is available. It doesn’t matter to them that 10 of them are jewelry shopping channels, or that five of the channels are public access. They just want all of the channels.
On the other hand, many have become weary of trying to wade past all of the lower tier channels on the cable dial, trying to find something decent to watch. For consumers who have recently purchased a new plasma TV, Turbo HD by DISH Network might be a good solution for you.
DISH Network currently offers three different levels with the Turbo HD package, those being Bronze, Silver, and Gold. All of these packages are made up of hi-def channels only. Packages start at around $24.99 per month for the entry level package. That programming package does not include your local channels, which cost more per month.
DISH Network also has the Platinum level, which is an add-on service to any of the other TurboHD levels. The Platinum level is ten bucks a month, and adds on seven additional hi definitions channels such as HDNet Movies and Universal 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 packages. Current customers can get DISH TurboHD, but only as an add-on to the SD package.
A final consideration you should know about is how DISH Network is numbering the networks included in the packages. Take for example the Turbo HD Bronze setup which includes forty-four channels, but of those 24 are network channels, six are pay-per-view, and 14 are video-on-demand channels. While that may be enough for some folks, others 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 HBO or Showtime, so expect to pay more for commercial free channels like that. For more detail on these packages, check out the latest Turbo HD reviews.
