one thing to remember about any communications: The govment adds close to 35% once all is said and done. I dropped Direct TV last April. They raised my rates right after I dropped a receiver. For basic service and local channels I was paying $73.53 per month. No movies no sports nada f n thing other than tv shows fraught with loud commercials. AND no HD feeds either. Now I get HD for free. UHF antennas are cheap.
They will rope you in with great rates for one yr then slam you since you have to sign a two year contract. Bend over, they are ready for you...