DishNetwork is a company that offers high speed internet, home phone service as well as satellite television. Some of the perks of using DishNetwork is that they offer DVR and HDTV receivers with remotes as well as remote access.

Remote access for DishNetwork means that you can access your DVR anytime from any place with DISH remote access. Using DISH remote access you can schedule your DVR to record a show from anywhere, look at the program guide or even see posters of your favorite movies and shows. There are however certain receivers that are capable of this including the 522, 625, VIP 612, VIP 622 and VIP 722k. You can simply connect any high speed internet connection to the back of your receiver so that you can set recording priorities and manage your DVR space.

DVR receivers from DishNetwork include those listed above as well as the DuoDVR 625, DuoDVR VIP 722 and the Solo DVR VIP 612. Some of the features of these DVRs include having the option of on screen program guide, access to parental controls as well as theme lists and favorires. Customer service is available by simply hitting a button as well as the DishHOME interactive TV that gives you access to weather, games, sports and breaking news in your area. The last great detail that should not be forgotten is the on screen caller ID for when you are using the interactive TV option so you never miss a call. Each DVR is available at a cost of %5.98 a month for rental and must be returned when or if you decide to end your service agreement with DishNetwork.

HDTV receivers include the DUO VIP 222k, Solo DVR VIP 612 and the Solo VIP 211k. Each of these receivers allow for detail and unprecedented brilliant colors. Each of these also offers the on screen program guide and parental control locks as well as theme lists and search features. The same DishHome interactive TV is available, as well as the customer service option at the touch of a button. Even the caller ID on the screen is available as long as you have caller ID service with your local phone company and have the phone line plugged into the receiver. If you are going to purchase a TurboHD programming package, you must have the Duo VIP 211, Duo VIP 211l, Duo VIP 222, Solo DVR VIP 612, DuoDVR VIP 622 or DuoDVR VIP 722 in order to get proper programming. Each of these are available for an additionl cost on a monthly basis and must be turned in should you choose to end your subscription contract with DishNetwork.

There are pay per view channels available with all packages, simply by switching channels on your receiver and then purchasing the channel for 24 hours. This can cost anywhere from $4.99 to $20, depending on the channel purchased, as there are adult channels and programming available. Each channel will give you information as to what is playing and for how long as well as the cost when you choose to purchase the channel.