Effective
August 1st, 2008, DISH Network has unveiled the only 100%
All-HD, MPEG-4 content package. There are 3 packages;
TurboHD Bronze, TurboHD Silver, and TurboHD Gold. Get
your locals for an additional $5.Click
Here to see
the TurboHD channels.
TurboHD
Bronze - gives you
25 High-Definition channels for $24.99/mo (without
locals)
TurboHD
Silver - gives you
33 High-Definition channels for $32.99/mo (without
locals)
TurboHD
Platinum - gives you
40 High-Definition channels for 39.99/mo (without
locals)
These new packages require all MPEG-4 equipment
and are available to new customers only. If you are
currently subscribed to DishHD Absolute (DishHD Base)
then you will be grandfathered into TurboHD.
Want TurboHD programming and a DVR as well ?
DISH Network has 3 newDishDVR
Advantage Options.
These also include your local channels.
TurboHD
Bronze DishDVR
Advantage - $34.99/mo
TurboHD
Silver DishDVR
Advantage - $39.99/mo
TurboHD
Gold DishDVR
Advantage - $49.99/mo
DISH
Network understands that there are still people who want to
receive their standard-definition programming together with
their HD channels. Not all channels in the AT100 or higher are
available in HD. At the moment the dishHD Essential package can be added onto the AT100,
AT100-Plus, AT200, or AT250 for $10/mo. You can still
have TurboHD as an add-on to the other Dish Network
packages. That is if you feel that the HD channels do
not suffice for you.