This offer is similar to one used by many cable companies for many years to deliver a basic antenna service via their distribution plant.
This is a great idea to offer the antenna service to a new demographic and market and make some money from customers who might not consider a "Cable" connection!
The last time I had cable in suburbia, the locals and public access channels were available for $12 on the basic tier without encryption. I think that they now also require a converter rental for $5.
If locals were available in HD for $15 in my area, I would jump in a heartbeat! Even with my optimized terrestrial antenna system, I am limited in reliable reception of two networks and total of 4 local channels to due to the terrain. Receive dozens of channels and all networks from the Bay area (125 miles away) come and go throughout the day and erratic at best during summer months. The local cable company does not offer an antenna service and the the least expensive option would be Dish Welcome Pak.
Would love $7.99, but when presented with the options, $15 is not too bad!
Would be great for someone who is far from the locals etc..I'm in a situation like Scott I've got over 40 channels OTA with any antenna you put on the roof.