DISH Network, also known as DISH TV, is the leading Satellite TV provider in the US, serving almost 14 million subscribers with great Standard-definition and High-definition channels. Best known for its cutting-edge technology, state-of-art equipment and lowest package pricing, DISH Network is the fastest growing Satellite TV provider. This DISH TV guide will explain How DISH Network works, what programming packages and channels it provides, as well as the hottest topic in town: HD offering.

The Colorado-based Satellite TV company launched its first satellite in 1995. DISH Network operates a broadcast center in Cheyenne, Wyoming that receives programming signals from TV Networks in the US and overseas. The broadcast center sends the programming signal to the satellite, which sends the signal back to the earth. The satellite dish antenna installed in the customer's house receives the satellite signal and transports it to the satellite TV receiver. The receiver then decodes the satellite signal into programming and display it on the TV screen. It may sounds a bit complicated. However, you don't have to worry about the operation process, because once you decides to sign up with DISH Network, DISH Network will provides you with free equipment and free professional installation up to 4 rooms. You just needs to stay at home for a couple hours to oversee the installation process, and DISH Network technician will finish installing the dish and signal testing for you. The whole process is very similar to that of cable TV installation.

Currently DISH Network offers over 300 digital channels into 6 different tiers of base programming packages. DishFAMILY is the lowest tier base programming package, featuring over 40 digital channels of family-friendly programming.

Classic Bronze 100, formerly known as America's Top 100, is the most popular basic programming package of DISH Network, offering over 100 most popular channels such as CNN, ESPN, Disney and Discovery Channel.

Classic Bronze 100 Plus offers all the channels included in the Classic Bronze 100 with addition to Regional Sports Network. The Regional Sports Network is based on the immediate geographical area as determined by your home address.

Classic Silver 200 is a higher-tier package offering all the channels included in the Classic Bronze 100 Plus, with additional news, sports, movies, children and family programming, as well as over 30 music channels and a dozen Public Interest channels.

Classic Gold 250 offers all channels available in the Classic Silver 200, plus over 50 great channels such as History Channel International, Discovery Kids, FOX Movie Channel and more.

America's "Everything" Pak is definitely the ultimate entertainment for the true TV lover, featuring 31 premium movie channels from HBO, Showtime, Starz and Cinemax, NBA TV and all channels included in Classic Gold 250.

When it comes to the HD offering, DISH Network currently has over 120 channels National HD, plus local channels in HD (where available). Customers get to choose either adding $10/month HD package on top of any classic packages, or ordering stand-alone HD package from "TurboHD" series. Turbo HD is the only 100% HD service available in the US with a monthly pricing starting from $29.99 per month. For limited-time, DISH Network now offers TurboHD Bronze package for $9.99 per month for first 6 months.

I hope the DISH TV guide above will help you better understand DISH Network and its service. For more information about DISH TV and Satellite TV Providers, check out Satellite Television Info Center .