The Direct TV receivers are dumb.
They do not know where they are.
I have had Direct TV since Pegasus.
Whenever you change or upgrade with Direct TV you start a new 2 year contract. I own my equipment and have not had any contract in decades.
When I upgraded to HD television I purchased my own receiver.
I hired a private independent (not Direct TV) to install the HD dish. I paid for the dish and the installation. When I activated my HD receiver - it was just a call to Direct TV with the ID number of the owned receiver. I did have to pay $20.00 for an access card. Access card is mailed.
Since the receivers are dumb, they will operate anywhere. Whether the receivers are owned or leased they will work anywhere. Local channels are dependent on where the receiver is stated to Direct TV.
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