Dish Network Internet Service

The 2nd largest satellite television provider in the United States, Dish Network, now also provides high speed Dish Network Internet bundles. Dish Network Internet is provided via satellite in partnership with WildBlue satellite Internet.

Actually, with the bundled deals that Dish Network Internet has in place, you can get high speed DSL Internet service through them. They are partnered with all of the major DSL providers, including Verizon, CenturyLink, AT&T, Windstream, and Frontier.

Another option is wireless Internet that is provided through Clearwire. This is one of the newest forms of broadband wireless access - WiMAX - and it is available directly to your home at speeds comparable to DSL. Which type of Dish Network Internet service is available to you will depend upon your location.

Of course, no matter where you live in the continental U.S., Dish Network can set you up with high speed satellite Internet service. They have three plans available, with the fastest plan giving you download speeds up to 1.5 Mbps. Plan details include:

• One Bill - Internet charges will appear on your Dish Network television bill.
• Rural Access - Available in rural areas outside DSL / Cable Internet service.
• WildBlue - Powered by the very popular WildBlue satellite Internet service.
• Free Installation - Professional equipment installation at no charge.
• Email - Multiple emails accounts powered by Google w/ 7GB storage each.
• Protection - Anti-virus and anti-spyware free for the first 18 months.
• Support - Free 24/7 customer support included with all satellite Internet plans.

If you are already a Dish Network customer, or if you are planning to join the 13 million other Dish Network TV customers, then getting Internet service through Dish Network is a great choice for you. You'll be able to enjoy over 100 channels of television programming plus get high speed Internet service that is several times faster than dial up. Remember, satellite Internet is not the only option when you sign up for Dish Network Internet - they offer DSL, wireless, and satellite - all provided with the convenience of just one bill.

In April of 2011, the Dish Network purchased failing Blockbuster and it's failing video rental services. It is expected that the Dish Network would begin incorporating Blockbuster's services in with their satellite television plans. This seems to be taking place in some cities as the Dish Network is providing three free months of "Blockbuster by Mail" with some of its satellite TV plans.

In other areas, Dish Network is getting directly into the Internet service business. The company recently purchased a 90% ownership stake in Liberty Bell, a reseller of local phone and broadband Internet. This deal will allow Dish Network to become a direct provider of wire-line broadband services. They will certainly be creating new bundled offerings which combine their popular Dish Network satellite TV service with wire-line phone and broadband provided through Liberty Bell - and probably a couple month of free Blockbuster rentals, as well.

The areas where Liberty Bell provides service is in a 14-state region serviced by CenturyLink. Speeds of this new Internet service from Dish Network are expected to be competitive with other alternatives in the same area.

As you can see, if you like Dish Network's satellite TV service, then there are plenty of options available to bundle that service with high speed Internet. Whether its land-line DSL or wireless WiMAX provided through a partner, satellite Internet through Wildblue, or a land-line broadband connection through Liberty Bell, you'll be able to bundle all of your services together directly through the Dish Network.

To compare Dish Network Internet with other High Speed Internet providers (such as HughesNet or DIRECTV), please return to the home page.