So you finally decided it’s time to cut the cord….the cable cord, that is.

Congratulations on moving into the 21st century! Pretty simple decision, right?

After all, there are really only two major contenders in the arena of satellite television providers: Direct TV and Dish Network.

Oh, but that’s only the beginning.

Here’s where the fun really starts.

Now all you have to do is wade through the seemingly endless variety of package choices available, compare prices between similar packages offered by both providers, determine if it’s worth the money to include High Definition and local channels, decide whether to opt for the internet services, add a DVR, put the system in more than one room, and figure out which satellite provider is offering the best promotion right now.

Check out the latest Dish Network vs Direct TV scorecard here — everything you need to know, all on one page!