[John W]

Aren’t all utilities that way? If you are late enough that it gets turned off, should they turn you back on for free?

[Yosemitest]

No.
Directv quotes you a rate, and delivers that rate.
And, ... if you're late with the payment, Directv will let you go until the 15th of the next month, until they cut your service off.
They'll hit you with a late fee, but Directv is much more honorable.
Directv doesn't hit you with a turn-on fee. They're glad to have your business.