[metfan11]

If I schedule through directv to have them install at my new place, will my local channels automatically change to correspond with the new service address(I don't want this to happen).

Or do I just not call and have them change the service address?

 

[Thaedron]

I used movers connection, but within the same metro area.

I would assume that any change in address would result in a change in your local channels.

 

[metfan11]

Yea, I will be in a different local channel area so that is the issue, and I need to keep my NY channels

 

[harsh]

It depends on how far out of the NYC market you're moving as to whether keeping your old address would be worth it. If you're not currently getting the DNS feeds, you won't magically get them where you're going.

I'm guessing that when the installer calls in the completion, the move will be executed and you'll start getting your new local stations.

 

[metfan11]

I will be in Philly, so I am not out of reach.

Can I just have him not call in the completion, or something

 

[fluffybear]

If I schedule through directv to have them install at my new place, will my local channels automatically change to correspond with the new service address(I don't want this to happen).

Or do I just not call and have them change the service address?

Yes, It will change.

Don't be surprised if it happens on the day your put in your moving connection request as well.. When we moved to Georgia, I was not off the phone more than a few seconds before I received a message telling me I needed to purchase the Minneapolis local I was watching..

 

[metfan11]

Guess I will have to find an independent guy then

 

[harsh]

Yea, I will be in a different local channel area so that is the issue, and I need to keep my NY channels

How far from NYC will you be moving?

 

[tim99]

Someone smarter should chime in but doesn't it matter how far you're moving? IIRC its not as if all locals are available everywhere they are only beamed into that particular area.

peace . . .

Yea, I will be in a different local channel area so that is the issue, and I need to keep my NY channels

 

[harsh]

Someone smarter should chime in but doesn't it matter how far you're moving? IIRC its not as if all locals are available everywhere they are only beamed into that particular area.

See post #4.

 

[metfan11]

I am in range, will be moving like 90 miles.

Can anyone help me, any loopholes I can exploit, so I don't have to pay through the nose for an independent guy

 

[cb7214]

How far from NYC will you be moving?

i believe he said Philadelphia

 

[tim99]

Apparently 4 minutes is just too long to post, heh.

See post #4.

 

[harsh]

Can anyone help me, any loopholes I can exploit, so I don't have to pay through the nose for an independent guy

DIRECTV can't know that you're lying about your service address.

90 miles in the wrong direction may well be out of the spot beam and you'll get a 771.

 

[metfan11]

No its not out of the spot beam, I have a friend in the Philly area who uses a friend's NY service address, and gets all the locals without any issue.

 

[metfan11]

Anyone with any other ideas that could help me out?

 

[Michael D'Angelo]

Using an incorrect address is against your DIRECTV service agreement and something we do not allow to be discussed here. Thread closed.