Well yes I work for dish , I'm the guy u call when u have problems and solve ur problems lol. Well NO direct does not! Have more HD channels , we have the most HD channels then everyone . We r coming out with a new receiver called the 922 that bitch is bad *** , it has a expensive like touch screen remote control , its a dual hd dvr , I believe not sure yet that this one is the one that u will be able to see hd on BOTH TVS! Don't quote me just a rumor lol , and has a lot of bad *** features , yes our contracts are 2 yrs and if u stick with one receiver a duo u won't have no problems on prices . Its a good provider and well we just change up our prices on feb 1st so if u have dish and have more then 1 receiver duo or non duo then check that ho lol. If u have questions about it let me know or call our direct number 18883333474 that's the direct line too us. Also just a fyi if u ever call and be like I want to cancel u will get free **** lol credits or free ppv movie coupons or other **** , but don't call and demand it cause u won't get it ... any more questions let me know. O and about the signal I know tons of people who had dish when freaken catrina hit and allison lol all them bad hurricanes and never once lost signal. Its all on the installer , and deman to get a DNS technition not a retailer cause them hos give u a crappy job or service for the op I really hope u called us direct not a retailer