DISH America's Top 120+ Review

DISH America's Top 120+ is a little bit of a misnomer in that you get a lot more than 120 channels. This popular satellite TV package offers over 190 of the most-watched channels available, making it a great option for TV lovers, families with varied interests, and roommates splitting the bill.

Not only does the Top 120+ offer access to the most popular channels on television, but you get all your local channels, scores of music options, movies, news, sports and entertainment that you won't find on any intro package.

It all comes at a competitive cost that's comparable to four or five subscription channels. Included with the price, you also get local channels as well as regional and live sports at a price that's locked for two years. Subscribers to The DISH Top 120+ get HD for life, free installation and 3 months of Showtime, HBO, Cinemax and Starz.

Let's dive into the details to see what you get for your money.

Regional Sports

The biggest reason subscribers switch or upgrade to the Top 120+ Pack is because of the included regional sports. With the Top 120+, you get regional sports channels, including:

• Big Ten Network
  
• Pac-12 Network
  
• SEC Network
  
• Longhorn Network
  
• Fightbox
  
• Fox Sports 2
  
• Sports Alternate

This is a great option if you are a die-hard college fan or loyal to your alma mater. However, if you are less interested in your regional teams or sports in general, then you might be better off with just the regular America's Top 120.

Who the DISH Network America's Top 120+ Is Best For

The biggest difference between the Top 120 and 120+ is the regional sports networks. If you're a sports junkie, then paying extra per month is probably going to be worth the games.

Like all these options, the value depends on how much use you'll get out of them. The people who will get the most value out of America's Top 120+ package include:

• Families with varying interests
  
• TV lovers who watch shows across dozens of channels
  
• News junkies
  
• Sports fans

8 Reasons the America's Top 120+ Might Be Right for You

• Suite of ESPN and Fox Sports channels for the biggest games and latest news
  
• Regional sports networks included with the Top 120+ Pack
  
• Disney and Nickelodeon channels for kids
  
• $10 less every month than the Top 200 package and $20 less every month than the Top 250 package
  
• Three months of free premium movie channels
  
• HD free for life
  
• Netflix integration on the Hopper 3 HD DVR
  
• Free standard installation

Three Reasons You Might Want to Go with a Different Plan

Just because it offers over 190 different channels (including regional and sports options), it might not be the right one for you. There are DISH plans that offer more and there are some that offer less based on your interests and budgets.

1. You want even more sports, news and movie channels that come with the DISH Top 200 and Top 250 plans.
   
2. You only watch TV sparingly and might get more value out of the Top 120 for $10 less per month.
   
3. You only watch shows over streaming services like Netflix, Amazon and Hulu, especially if your primary device is your computer or phone.

Bottom Line

DISH Network America's Top 120+ is great for sports lovers. For $84.99, you get over 190 channels, regional sports, local channels, ESPN and Fox Sports' suite of channels. You get the best news programming, music, entertainment, movies and more at a reasonable price, especially if you're splitting the cost with a spouse or roommates.

If you watch TV very sparingly or that's going to put you over your budget, then you might be happier with streaming instead. Conversely, if you want even more options, then you should look at the Top 200 or Top 250 for even more sports, music and entertainment options.

For most people, the Top 120+ offers a great variety of sports, news, family programming, local channels, movies and more for a competitive price. It hits the sweet spot of what you get for what you pay and most TV lovers will be happy with what they get for the price.