Well, my contract with Direct TV expired about a decade ago LOL. I still have the old basic no thrills receivers they are saying they will soon stop using. I’ve been thinking about DISH NET as it is my only other option because I am on satellite Internet which is my only option for internet service. No DSL, No Cable {COMMIECAST wants $15K to run 5 pole spans} and no reliable cell towers. Direct TV last I heard is owned by AT&T that says a lot too. They have crappy landline service now as well so I shut that off a couple years ago. Landline ariel feeding my road has been laying on the ground with the wires exposed since Jan 1 2019.And my AT&T stock is losing money also over the past 4 years.
Have you looked into Starlink? It might get you access to:
Which may get you access to some live news services. Starlink won’t be cheap soon, but it’ll be you very broadband for now.
Starlink at www.starlink.com is $550 down with fees, but will give you 400bs up/down and will get better and cheaper with time.