DISH Network Internet Plans and Prices

Up until 2017, DISH Network offered a satellite internet service called dishNET. Although dishNET isn’t around anymore, you can still get internet through DISH’s internet partners, including Viasat and Frontier.

Keep reading for the best internet providers to pair with DISH TV, plus some our favorite DISH bundles.

DISH no longer offers DISH Network internet service—instead it partners with internet providers like Viasat and Frontier to bundle internet service alongside DISH TV.

DISH used to offer satellite internet service under the name dishNET but discontinued this service in 2017. Rather than investing in satellite internet, DISH will launch a 5G network in beta before the end of 2021. It plans to extend its 5G reach to 70% of the US by mid-2023.

DISH partners with Frontier, Windstream, EarthLink, CenturyLink, Viasat, and other internet service providers. The DISH bundle you can get depends on what's available in your area. Bundle packages begin at $90 per month, but pricing and service vary widely based on your location.

If you’re living in a rural area, a Viasat satellite internet and DISH satellite TV bundle may be your best choice. But if your area has other internet options, be sure to check them out.

Depending on where you live, you might also have cable, DSL, fixed-wireless, or fiber internet service in your area that you can bundle with DISH TV. Most of these types of internet offer more data each month at a better price than satellite internet.

Some areas can also get 4G LTE home internet service from Verizon or T-Mobile, which can be more cost-effective than a satellite plan.

Some bundles give you a discount while others are bundled for convenience. You can find out which bundles are available in your area by entering your zip code on the DISH website or by calling +1-877-725-0367.

For more information on selecting an internet package to go with your DISH TV plan, check out our guide to the best options for rural internet.

One of DISH’s internet bundle partners is Frontier, which offers several different internet plans. You can add Frontier internet to your DISH TV plan for as little as $27.99 per month. If you like streaming, we recommend stepping up to Frontier’s Preferred plan, which is four times faster than the basic plan for just $34.99 per month. 

If you’re relying on the internet for work or school, or you have several devices in your home, we recommend you go with Frontier’s Premium plan for racing speeds up to 115 Mbps. All of the Frontier plans offer unlimited data, which is a big advantage over satellite internet providers. 

You can also bundle DISH TV with Viasat satellite internet. Viasat is available almost everywhere in the US—all you need is a satellite dish on your roof and a clear view of the southern sky. So if you live in an area without many other internet options, Viasat satellite internet might be your best option. 

Viasat internet speeds range from 12 Mbps to 100 Mbps, depending on the package you select. Like other satellite internet companies, Viasat doesn’t give you unlimited data. Full-speed data is metered. After you hit your data threshold (12 GB to 150 GB per month), your speeds will slow down. But, if you live in a rural area with few options, Viasat can certainly keep you connected to the world around you.

There are several internet options available in small towns, suburbs, and rural areas. DISH partners with a few of these high-speed internet providers, while others can be harder to find. If they’re available in your area, any of these could be a good choice for your home. 

Every DISH package is loaded with channels delivering the shows you love, including free premium channels for three months. Along with all those channels, DISH offers free standard installation and free HD. DISH TV packages vary in price from $59.99 to $94.99 per month—and you’ll get a two-year price guarantee when you sign up. 

Although many homes are moving to streaming services in urban and suburban neighborhoods, satellite TV services remain popular in small towns and rural areas. Why? Ultimately, satellite TV saves rural Americans money. DISH delivers endless entertainment without incurring hefty data overage charges, which is all too common if you try streaming Netflix on restricted data plans. DISH doesn’t use any internet data, which is a prime benefit for rural Americans who often have restricted data on internet service.

Together, high-speed internet service and DISH TV will keep your home buzzing with the entertainment, education, and news you crave on a daily basis. 

Check out DISH TV and internet bundles

DISH TV does not offer internet service, but you can bundle it with internet from one of its partner companies, including Viasat and Frontier.  

You can get DISH satellite TV service (which offers the same channels as cable TV) bundled with high-speed internet plans from some of DISH’s partner companies. Your internet service will not come from DISH, but you can sign up for it through DISH.

While it's possible to stream using satellite internet, we don't recommend it. It will eat up your small data cap quickly if you watch more than a few hours a month. We recommend satellite TV service from DISH or DIRECTV for people using satellite internet.  

As an alternative to DISH TV service, you can use a TV antenna to get local channels for free, although you won’t have as much channel selection. 

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