One of the really great things about the newer types of TV technology is the variety of Interactive features that they can provide for you. For example, must about every digital TV service provider has some kind of on screen program guide- in the case of Dish Network, this feature is called the Dish Interactive Electronic Program Guide, or EPG for short. No matter what it's called, an on screen program guide is really just a type of interactive TV in the sense that you can scroll up or down to see different channels and left or right to see what's on during different time slots. In the case of the Dish Interactive Electronic Program Guide you can also access even more extensive information about each program, including a short description of what the program is about.

The Electronic Program Guide is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Interactive TV from Dish Network. For example, everyone who gets a subscription to Dish Network will be able to take advantage of a wide variety of Interactive TV features. For example you can get your local weather information- or the weather forecast for a specific area you plan to travel to for that matter- directly through Dish Network. You can also get the news coverage that you want when you want it through CNN Enhanced. CNN Enhanced will even let you read news articles while watching televised CNN coverage in one corner of the screen! Bloomberg Interactive will give you a similar level of control when it comes to managing your investment portfolio and getting up to the minute coverage of what's happening with the markets. You'll even get to see the latest horoscopes for all twelve of the signs of the Zodiac.

Of course, you aren't limited to news (and horoscopes) when it comes to the Interactive programming from Dish Network. You'll also have access to a wide variety of interactive sports programming. For example, Sporting News will bring you all of the news from all of the sports that you need to know about- even local events. This channel in particular is a great way to get the information you need for in office fantasy sports leagues and wagering. There are also channels devoted to specific kinds of sports like Speed Fantasy Stock Car Racing, and TVG Horse Race Wagering. (Of course gambling on horse races is only allowed in a few states, but even if you don't live in those states, that doesn't mean you can follow along with the races.) The Fantasy Sports channel is also a great way to get the statistics that you want on a variety of sports.

Dish Network also has a large variety of different channels available for you to subscribe to in order to expand your entertainment options. Some of the most valuable channels for Interactive TV are the ones that provide Interactive games that will keep you and your family busy. For example, you'll be able to enjoy trivia games together as a family, or take advantage of a variety of arcade style games when you're alone. Best of all, games are frequently updated so you won't get bored with your options.

Dish Network Interactive TV is a good way to make your TV experience more pleasurable and even productive.