It is another alternative.
Plusses:
- I don't think there are any committments to make. With DishNetwork or Directv I think you have to sign up for 2 years now.
- relatively cheap per month rates.
Minuses:
- limited channel selection (compared to Dish or Directv)
- No
HD.
- difficult to record & watch another
- multi-rooms needs a box for each room at same rate as 1st box