How Can I Change My Local Channels on DirecTV?

DirecTV provides cable television to individuals nationwide.

DirecTV is a satellite television service provider chosen by millions of individuals for their entertainment purposes. Living in a small suburb may negatively affect which channels you are able to view as local channels, limiting your viewing ability for sporting events, news and weather. In order to view a different set of local channels, you must contact DirecTV to change your neighboring local channels selection.

Things You'll Need

• Telephone
• Computer

Instructions

1. Load the DirecTV website "Neighboring Local Channels" in your web browser.

2. Type your zip code in the box to look up localities. You can also select your specific locality by clicking the arrow in the drop box to search for and select your Designated Market Area.

3. Click "Go" to load a web page displaying whether the locality you are interested in viewing is available in your area.

4. Call DirecTV customer service at 1-800-347-3288 and give the customer service representative your account information.

5. Inform the representative that you want to receive neighboring local channels and which ones you want to view. There may be additional costs for this service; the cost varies by locality.

Tips & Warnings

• Due to FCC regulations you cannot, in most cases, call DirecTV and tell them you want to view local channels from another locality unless the locality is offered through the Neighboring Local Channels program.

References

• DirecTV
• DirecTV: Neighboring Local Channels
• General Cable Television Industry and Regulation Information Fact Sheet
• DirecTV: Neighboring Local Channels Look Up

Resources

• DirecTV: Local Channels