Compared with HughesNet and Exede, dishNET’s pricing falls in the middle of the pack. The promotional pricing saves you $10 per month for the first year ($120 total savings).

To get the promotional pricing, you must bundle your internet service plan with a qualifying satellite television package. Fortunately, DISH’s TV service received the highest ranking in our 2016 Buyers Guide.The following plans or higher will get you the discount: America’s Top 120, dishLATINO Clásico, or DISH America. Both services require a two-year contract, which is good for locking in a price, but less favorable if you’re uncertain of your renting or living conditions for the next while.

With the recent trend of cord cutting, we expect to see more companies bundling the internet and TV services together for a rate slightly higher than either service individually.

What’s the real price?

The equipment lease fee is $10 per month, with no option available for purchase.

DISH states there is a $99 activation fee; however, that fee will be waived if you subscribe to DISH video service or are a current DISH customer.

Hidden fees

dishNET’s pricing is straightforward. Luckily, it doesn’t charge data overages if you surpass their cap, which we’ll discuss later.

Of course, if you terminate your contract before the two years is up, you’ll be faced with up to $420 in early termination fees. That’s a fairly high risk, but we’re assuming most people plan on sticking to their contracts. Your fees are calculated by multiplying $17.50 by the number of months remaining in your term commitment.

If for any reason you fail to return your equipment after 30 days of disconnection of services, then you could face Unreturned Equipment Charges of $99 for the modem and $99 for the transceiver.

Equipment

dishNET will provide your satellite dish and modem. Unfortunately, it does not include a wireless router for Wi-Fi use at home. dishNET neither sells nor recommends a particular router.