Call D* they have a purchse program that will eliminate the 12 mo. commitment. I don't think you can subscribe to just 1 international channel wether you lease or own, they can also tell you that.I am trying to avoid the 18 month commitment with Directv by buying the equipment my self and do the install.
I only need one receiver so i can subscribe to one channel that is now on Directv International pack on Galaxy 3 ku.