FCC doesn't allow you to do this. However it sounds like this might be a vacation home. If it is a seasonal thing then DIRECTV might be able to help out with the suspend option. Best case scenario you spend 6 months... Read entire answer

There isn't a legal suit preventing DIRECTV from charging that fee. However, why are you wanting/needing to end your service? Maybe I can offer a way to avoid the fee. Read entire answer

I don't think this is a technical issue. Give DIRECTV a call 1-800-531-5000. If you don't watch too often you may need to have authorizations resent. Sorry for the inconvenience. Read entire answer

No, they can't. http://www.fcc.gov/guides/over-air-reception-devices-rule FCC regulates this for you. You may make your neighbors and HOA upset but they're breaking the law. They can make you put it anywhere they want so long as you CAN receive a signal. If it is... Read entire answer

Do you have a spouse? Use their SSN. If not you can probably still get a great deal. DIRECTV will typically work hard to get reactivating customers back. Read entire answer

Is it only in the morning/coldest hours? It could be frost or ice on the dish, a visual inspection should confirm. If it doesn't seem to be that then chances are it is slightly out of alignment and the dish is shifting... Read entire answer

I don't have access to that myself but I would recommend calling DIRECTV. The agent on the phone should be able to let you know who installed the system, but probably not by name and address. They will be able to see... Read entire answer

Do you have another receiver? If so set the remote to RF on the other receiver but input the code from the first receiver. Then change the second receiver back to IR. Read entire answer

This is an OWN issue. Check back this weekend and see if it updates. Your program will not record as scheduled. Read entire answer

Clear any snow on the dish. For the future there are heaters that you can install if this is a common issue. Search for HotShot Satellite Dish Heater. Read entire answer