Satellite TV provider DISH Network just released new programming bundles called Turbo HD. These packages are all hi definition, leaving out all of the SD channels. Is this new satellite television the right for you?
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.
Other though, have grown weary of trying to wade through 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 HDTV, Turbo HD by 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 around $24.99 per month for the entry level HD package. That package, however, does not include your local channels, which cost more per month.
DISH also has the Platinum level, which is an additional service to the Gold, Silver, and Bronze packages. The Platinum level is per month, and includes seven more HD channels such as NBA TV and NHL Network.
One sticking point with some current DISH Network subscribers is they have not been allowed to switch over to the Turbo HD packages. Currently only new subscribers to DISH Network have been allowed to get the TurboHD packages. Current customers can get Turbo HD, but only as an addition to the standard package they already have.
A final consideration you should know about is how DISH Network is numbering the networks included in the packages. For example, the Bronze Turbo HD package which includes forty-four channels, of which 24 are network channels, six are pay-per-view, and 14 are video-on-demand channels. While that may be enough for some folks, many are accustomed to having quite a bit more content to choose from. One final note, the Turbo HD packages do not include movie packages like Starz or Cinemax, so expect to pay an additional fee monthly for commercial free channels like that. For more detail on these packages, check out the latest Dish Turbo HD reviews.
