Velos Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 I just received this email. Does this mean we have to call DirecTV every time we stop to get the local channels? or will we get Livingston, TX Channels everywhere we go? Has anyone else received this notification? Dear Regrettably, we must inform you of a new law that affects your programming. Until recently, the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act Reauthorization (STELAR) Act authorized DIRECTV to provide you access to your out-of-market broadcast networks—ABC, CBS, NBC, CW, and/or FOX. Unfortunately, Congress has decided to not renew key provisions of this law. As a result, on June 1, 2020, we no longer will be able to provide you access to these out-of-market channels. These are not available anywhere else. However, this change does not affect access to your existing local network stations. If you’re paying for these channels, you’ll receive a credit within 1-2 billing cycles for this programming change. If you have any questions, please call us at 866.595.9429. Thank you for choosing DIRECTV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 Short answer - yes. Of course, you could use OTA antenna, depending upon where you are at. Quote Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted April 29, 2020 Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 I am a full timer. Every time I move to a different location I have to call DirecTv to change my local stations. All the other channels remain the same. Quote 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpmtngal Posted May 1, 2020 Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 I got the same email - I’ve had east and west coast feeds for years and was grandfathered in. Don’t think I’ll bother much with local stations, calling every time sounds like too much of a bother for me, I’ll use OTA if I really want to watch something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanderMan Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 I tried to change my service address with DTV in February, something i've done many times before. This time they told me that they'd have to schedule an appointment and a technician would have to oversee the change. When I challenged that, they gave me some argument that the FCC had changed the rules. Anyone had their service address changed over the phone lately? Quote Keith & Brenda USAF CMSgt (Ret.)Damn Near Perfect Couplehttp://dnpc.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelinbob Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 This is exactly why I switched from Direct to Dish. It just got to be too much of a hassle every time I called Direct. I think the last two or three times it took over an hour on the phone. I really don't think they know what they are doing. After the fact I find that Dish is far superior to navigate and record among many other features. Quote 2006 Elite Suite 36TK32001 F-550 Starhaulerwww.mytripjournal.com/elitesuitestravelsIN GOD WE TRUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemsteadc Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 7 hours ago, travelinbob said: I really don't think they know what they are doing. They don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKP099512 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 (edited) On 5/5/2020 at 10:06 PM, MeanderMan said: I tried to change my service address with DTV in February, something i've done many times before. This time they told me that they'd have to schedule an appointment and a technician would have to oversee the change. When I challenged that, they gave me some argument that the FCC had changed the rules. Anyone had their service address changed over the phone lately? I have been unable to change my service address over the phone for some time now. AT&T acts like buying DirecTV was a mistake and they hate RV mobile accounts more. When DNS goes away it will be interesting if they have the same tune. Our service address is KCMO now and we are in Texas in an area where OTA does not bring in network channels. Edited May 21, 2020 by SKP099512 Quote Bob & JoFull-timing since 09/10/2009 - SKP 995122015 Lifestyle LS38RS 2010 Ford F-350Our blog: http://bobandjotravelblog.blogspot.com/Our travel photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobandjotravel/sets/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKP099512 Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 On 5/10/2020 at 12:53 PM, SKP099512 said: I have been able to change my service address over the phone for some time now. AT&T acts like buying DirecTV was a mistake and they hate RV mobile accounts more. When DNS goes away it will be interesting if they have the same tune. Our service address is KCMO now and we are in Texas in an area where OTA does not bring in network channels. Which number did you call? Did you get forwarded to a specific department?Reason I ask is that I have spent 2 hours on the phone trying to change service address in preparation for June 1st. We cannot get networks OTA in our current location. Quote Bob & JoFull-timing since 09/10/2009 - SKP 995122015 Lifestyle LS38RS 2010 Ford F-350Our blog: http://bobandjotravelblog.blogspot.com/Our travel photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobandjotravel/sets/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 When we are on the road we want the local channels were we are at and we just crank up the Bat wing antenna. If we are in Arizona we do not want to see the local weather in Northern Ohio. We want to know what is going on where we are not where we are not. Quote Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemsteadc Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 21 hours ago, SKP099512 said: ... I have spent 2 hours on the phone trying to change service address in preparation for June 1st. We cannot get networks OTA in our current location. Wouldn't it be nice if DTV had an app where one could just change a service address without all this hassle? I think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/19/2020 at 8:59 AM, richfaa said: When we are on the road we want the local channels were we are at and we just crank up the Bat wing antenna. That works fine -- IF you're in an area where there are OTA signals. We're often in areas where there are none. (We're Dish customers and have had no problems changing local channels as we travel. We usually use Dish's chat feature to do so and it takes maybe 5 minutes.) Quote LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Strange as it may seem we have never been in an area were we could not get a OTA signal there have been times' when we could only get 2 or three channels. We use the bat for the locals wherever we are. We use directv . Quote Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanhoyle Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 RICHFAA, Come to the hills of SE Oklahoma, Wilburton, Talihina over to McAlister. These hills do not have any over the air stations. Quote Jeanie and John Ford F-250 super crew Americana 34/35 GS (it's a Forest River Cardinal with extras) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 1 hour ago, jeanhoyle said: These hills do not have any over the air stations. The same was true along much of the Oregon coast and also at several of the national wildlife refuges where we have volunteered. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, Kirk W said: The same was true along much of the Oregon coast and also at several of the national wildlife refuges where we have volunteered. We travel from Washington State to Arizona and back again each year. We usually travel through Oregon, Idaho and Nevada. There are many areas in the vast empty countryside where there are no OTA signals Edited May 22, 2020 by LindaH Quote LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) If we are traveling down the road in our 5th wheel we are not watching TV so we would not know if there was a signal or not. If we are in a spot for more than overnight we set up our portable satellite dish .We are actually from western PA and understand how mountains and hills can block TV signals. What I said was "Strange as it may seem we have never been in an area were we could not get a OTA signal there have been times' when we could only get 2 or three channels. We use the bat for the locals wherever we are. We use directv Edited May 23, 2020 by richfaa Quote Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKP099512 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 June 13th update - ATT/DirecTV has signed agreements with FOX CBS NBC so 390 391 392 393 398 399 now viewable. CW and ABC TBD. Quote Bob & JoFull-timing since 09/10/2009 - SKP 995122015 Lifestyle LS38RS 2010 Ford F-350Our blog: http://bobandjotravelblog.blogspot.com/Our travel photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobandjotravel/sets/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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