DISH Network's High-Definition (HDTV) Programming
DISH Network's New HD Special Offer
DISH Network, the clear leader in HDTV, now offers the largest HD lineup and the best HD DVR.With DishHD you will get your top favorites, unique entertainment and movies galore. DISH Network has the largest selection of HD channels, so you can be sure there is something for everyone in your family.
Call today and get a Free HD DVR receiver upgrade! (previously $199.99.)
| HD Programming Options | Special Price | |
| Add Over 70 HD Channels to the America's Top 120 Package | $10.00 | |
| Add Over 85 HD Channels to the America's Top 200 Package | $10.00 | |
| Add Over 95 HD Channels to the America's Top 250 Package | $10.00 |
| HD Add On Service | 2010 Pricing |
| PlatinumHD -11 HD Channels | $Free with any package above |
| DishLATINO Max HD Essential | $10.00 |
| DishLATINO Max HD Ultimate | $20.00 |
DISH Network HD Offer
DishHD is America's LARGEST HD programming lineup with over 500 hours of high-definition programming each day! You'll also get the most commercial-free High Def programming 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Everyone in the family likes to watch something different, but we all love HD! With DishHD you'll get a variety of programming for everyone like sports, movies, entertainment and news & variety. DISH Network also provides your local channels in high definition in many cities across America.
How much does DishHD cost?
HD packages are only $10.00 month with qualifying classic programming and you can add 11 more HD channels with the HD Platinum for Free when you get an HD package.
Get over 95 great HD channels for only $10.00 a month when paired with the America's Top 250 Programming Package. It's all you will need to get the best sports and movies in HD! Best of all, with this DISH Network offer the HD Platinum package is now avaible for Free! Together that's over 95 HD channels for just $10 a month!!
Everyone in the family likes to watch something different, but we all love HD! With DishHD you'll get a variety of programming for everyone like sports, movies, entertainment and news & variety. DISH Network also provides your local channels in high definition in many cities across America.
How much does DishHD cost?
HD packages are only $10.00 month with qualifying classic programming and you can add 11 more HD channels with the HD Platinum for Free when you get an HD package.
Get over 95 great HD channels for only $10.00 a month when paired with the America's Top 250 Programming Package. It's all you will need to get the best sports and movies in HD! Best of all, with this DISH Network offer the HD Platinum package is now avaible for Free! Together that's over 95 HD channels for just $10 a month!!
What is HDTV - Learn About DishHD and HDTV
If you finally decided to make the exciting leap to HDTV or if you are still 
researching DishHD, take some time to read thru our HD section to help answer all of your HDTV and DishHD questions.
First, let us define what HDTV stands for. HDTV or High Definition Television has approximately twice the picture resolution of your standard analog television. This makes the HDTV picture about 6 times sharper and crisper than today's standard definition broadcasts. This gives you a life-like picture that is so clear you can see each blade of grass on a football field.
Another key difference between SD, or Standard Definition and HDTV is the screen aspect ratio. A Standard Definition Analog Television has an aspect ration of 4:3 where as a High Definition Television has an aspect ratio of 16:9. Since HDTVs have a crisper more defined picture, it significantly reduces ghosting, shadows and dot crawl.
The crisp picture isn't the only characteristic of HDTV, the sound is a key element as well. To be considered HDTV, the programming must be broadcast in Dolby 5.1. Dolby 5.1 with AC-3 technology provides separated channels of CD-quality stereo surround sound. This sound quality with the crisp picture of High-Definition Television results in an incredible television viewing, and listening, experience.
researching DishHD, take some time to read thru our HD section to help answer all of your HDTV and DishHD questions.First, let us define what HDTV stands for. HDTV or High Definition Television has approximately twice the picture resolution of your standard analog television. This makes the HDTV picture about 6 times sharper and crisper than today's standard definition broadcasts. This gives you a life-like picture that is so clear you can see each blade of grass on a football field.
Another key difference between SD, or Standard Definition and HDTV is the screen aspect ratio. A Standard Definition Analog Television has an aspect ration of 4:3 where as a High Definition Television has an aspect ratio of 16:9. Since HDTVs have a crisper more defined picture, it significantly reduces ghosting, shadows and dot crawl.
The crisp picture isn't the only characteristic of HDTV, the sound is a key element as well. To be considered HDTV, the programming must be broadcast in Dolby 5.1. Dolby 5.1 with AC-3 technology provides separated channels of CD-quality stereo surround sound. This sound quality with the crisp picture of High-Definition Television results in an incredible television viewing, and listening, experience.
What do I need to watch HDTV?
Although you may have gone out and bought a new LCD or Plasma television that is capable of displaying HDTV, you still may need a few more components. To watch HDTV, you really need 3 things.
1. A HDTV Television or Monitor (Plasma, LCD, CRT, DLP, etc)
2. HDTV receiving equipment including an antenna and receiver with a HD decoder
3. HDTV programming
1. A HDTV Television or Monitor (Plasma, LCD, CRT, DLP, etc)
2. HDTV receiving equipment including an antenna and receiver with a HD decoder
3. HDTV programming