DirecTV has the most HD channels, and probably will for some time to come. And it's a little more reliable than Dish, because the satellite is higher in the sky, so the signal doesn't pass through as much atmosphere. And I don't know about where you are, but here in Louisville local channels are available in HD on DirecTV, and I suppose on Dish also. I first went with DirectTV because at the time you couldn't get the professional sports packages on cable. I've been with them for a few years now, and currently have the HD Plus package, and I'm really happy with it. Watching hockey in HD is amazing. HD really does spoil you.