idk what channels you're planning on getting, but when I was looking for service in june I had a few Must have channels that influenced my decision.
Must have #1 : HDNet (Inside MMA, K1, Japanese MMA )
Must have #2 : HBO (True blood, Entourage
Must have #3 : Showtime ( strikeforce mma )
DirecTV had the best pricing details for the stations I wanted. Dish Network had cheaper rates for basic packages that didn't include any HD channels or movie channels but when it came down to it, Directv had 3 months of hbo, showtime and some other movie channel free, and the package w\ all hd channels was $55/ month.
It ended up being cheaper than Verizon FiOS tv, and dish network.