You can get your local channels for free by putting a cheap digital antenna on your roof and connecting it to an extra HDMI port on your TV...or just use the existing threaded cable F connector. A rotor for the antenna would be a nice addition but not required. You should be able to get at least half a dozen channels...or more depending on your locale.
I just laid mine in the floor behind my TV. I’m getting 17 channels. I’m not rural but I’m not really in an urban area either.