Turbo HD Programming Package
Dish Network recently released new programming bundles called TurboHD. These new programming packages are all hi definition, removing of the SD channels. Is DISH Network Turbo HD the best choice for you?
It all depends on what your looking for from your cable or satellite TV company. Some folks want every single channel that is available. They don’t care if 20 of them are shopping channels, or that six of the channels are public access. They just want all of the channels.
On the other hand, many have grown tired of trying to wade past all of the junk on the television dial, trying to find something decent to watch. For consumers who have recently purchased a new HDTV, TurboHD by DISH Network might be the right choice.
There are three different choices with Turbo HD from DISH Network, the Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. All of these packages are made up of hi def channels only. Pricing starts at about $24.99 per month for the Bronze package. That package does not include your local channels like ABC and Fox, which cost $5 more per month.
DISH Network also offers the Platinum level, which is an additional service to any of the other TurboHD levels. The Platinum level is ten bucks a month, and includes seven additional HD channels such as MGM HD and Universal HD.
One sticking point with some current DISH Network subscribers is they have not been allowed to switch over to the TurboHD packages. Currently only new customers to DISH Network have been allowed to get the TurboHD bundles. Current customers can get Turbo HD, but only as an add-on to the standard package they already have.
Another item to consider is in how DISH Network is counting the networks included in the bundles. Take for example the Turbo HD Bronze setup which includes forty-four channels, of which 24 are network channels, six are pay-per-view, and 14 are VOD, (video on demand) channels. Some would consider that plenty but 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 Starz or Showtime, so don’t be surprised when you have to pay more for commercial free channels like that. For more detail on these packages, check out the Turbo HD review.
