We've had Dish (and whatever it was in the early 90s) since it started pretty much. Swapped out for DTV for a 2 yr period in the 90s...mistake. Been back with Dish since. I think overall they're slightly cheaper than DTV...but not sure. I rarely watch TV, I never watch network TV. Usually just FX or one of the other non-network channels. I have a package that's 1 step up from the basic service and no premium channels and it costs about $77 per month. I wouldn't have it at all if it was just me because I can get all the entertainment and shows I want via Netflix and Amazon Prime...but the wife insists on it.

We have a landline bundled with Centurylink 12Mbps DSL service. Both cost about $75 per month. I've tried to get rid of the landline but then, without the bundle, my internet service goes to $79 per month. That's why we still have a landline.

I have no complaints about CL's DSL. I can stream all I want and the service is reliable. Last year I had an issue with rain causing DSL outages. CL promptly came out, isolated a break in the line and ran/trenched 988 feet of new cable from the box at the highway to the house...no charge. No problems since.