Never had D'TV, can't get u'verse , happy Dish customer. I have their minimum bare bones package and then DSL for internet.

I could probably get as many channels with the set top box but I <3 the DVR and preview channels.

Picture quality is clear, reliable in all kinds of weather, instal and repair has been good, on time and competent .... I've had exceptional customer service over the phone and I'm extremely hard to impress on that score because I work for ATT but they do it.