Dish HDTV Packages

[JohnR]

My apologies if this has been discussed previously and my searching skills are lacking. I am just now returning to the satellite tv world after about an 18 month absence.

I note that the HD Packages Bronze, Silver and Gold offer "23 HD Channels" and the Platinum package offers "25 HD Channels" Look as I might on the Dish Website, I can't figure which two channels are not offered on the lower tier.

The silver tier appeals to me the most, but I also want HBO in HD. I don't really care if I wouldn't get some of the more "generic" HD channels.

Thanks in advance for the answer.

John in Kansas

 

[dougmcbride]

The two extra are HBOHD and Showtime HD. The platinum package also includes all the movie channels and their HD feeds, if any. You can order HBO separately I believe which also includes the HD feed.

Doug

 

[teachsac]

The platinum includes HBOHD and Showtime HD. The lower tiers do not. With platinum you get all of the premium channels.

 

[JohnR]

Thanks for the swift reply guys.

I am very disappointed that HBO is going to cost me an additional $40 or so, since most of the extra SD channels in the Platinum package don't appeal to me is the least.

I assume I can add the HBO SD package for $11 to the Silver package. Is that correct?

John in Kansas

 

[dougmcbride]

Thanks for the swift reply guys.

I am very disappointed that HBO is going to cost me an additional $40 or so, since most of the extra SD channels in the Platinum package don't appeal to me is the least.

I assume I can add the HBO SD package for $11 to the Silver package. Is that correct?

John in Kansas

Yes - but the HD feed also comes with that. If all you want in premiums is HBO, just add it to your Silver package and you'll get the HD feed.

Doug

 

[JohnR]

Excellent...Thanks