DirecTV Locals in MA

[F1aReD]

Hi,

I have a couple of questions about locals from DirecTV. I know that locals are available for my state and they are INCLUDED in all the packages, but I'm curious if I can order my service WITHOUT local channels..?

The other question I have is, If I can order it without my locals will a standard reciever be able to get digital signals from my antenna? I know they work for analog signals. And I think an HD reciever can do this, but will a standard reciever?

EDIT: I'm also curious If I can use an old receiver that I have, It's an old RCA from the late 90s thats never been used...or will they try and make me pay 5.99 rental for a new one?

Thanks

 

[charper1]

WELCOME!

Yes, I believe you can get packages that exclude your locals for a $5/mo discount if I remember correctly.

You will need an HD capable device to receive OTA digital.

Even if you bring your own receiver, you will still pay a monthly mirror fee.

 

[jcrandall]

No locals is $3 less per month, but the CSR's are not supposed to put people on that plan if they have locals in their area.

It is just up to who you get.

 

[charper1]

Ahh, thanks for the update its been a while since I had anyone ask this. Most users I know get the locals.

 

[F1aReD]

Thank you for the quick replies. I have a few more questions: What is a monthly "mirror" fee and how much is it?

Also, your telling me I will probably have a hard time NOT getting my locals, and if I dont get them, I'll need an HD receiver and have to pay the $9.99 fee for HD access? Or can this somehow be waived? (I dont have a high def tv)

 

[charper1]

Thank you for the quick replies. I have a few more questions: What is a monthly "mirror" fee and how much is it?

For a user's 2nd receiver and up there is a fee of $4.99 per each receiver.

Also, your telling me I will probably have a hard time NOT getting my locals, and if I dont get them, I'll need an HD receiver and have to pay the $9.99 fee for HD access? Or can this somehow be waived? (I dont have a high def tv)

1. If you are not going to subscribe to any HD then you will not need any HD devices or HD service/subscription.

2. Even if you do not have an HDTV, you can still take advantage of some of the MPEG4 HD only channels if you wish; as the DirecTV HD units will down-convert those to signal to a 480p/480i resolution your current TV can use.

3. If you did try #2; then YES, you would then have the HD units and the HD subscriptions fees associated.

4. If you try #2; then you would also have access to DirecTV DoD/VoD via their internet enabled unit. (I am not sure if any of the SD units do this)