Missing Local Channels

Did you check what local channels you would get with Directv Stream before you ordered the service? 

https://www.directv.com/stream/channel-lineup/

It's true that DirecTV Stream doesn't offer as many local stations as DirecTV Satellite. Perhaps you can get those stations with an off-air antenna?

I am not complaining.  I love my DirecTV Stream.  I am just surprised that the streaming service does not have the same local channels as the satellite service.  I did not move. Therefore, I just assumed that the locals would be the same.  At the time I switched, the big topic was I would lose Sunday Ticket and Red Zone.  However, I was able to take care of that by increasing my Hulu subscription.  So, my football season was the same as it ever was.  As for using an antenna to get the local stations, sure I could do that.  But, that defeats the whole purpose of having the DVR through Stream.

You might want to look at YouTube TV now that they have the NFL contract. You may even get all of your locals. I know they are advertising a special deal to current subscribers for the NFL Sunday Ticket.

TV providers do not all have the exact same channels. So anytime you consider switching, always look into the specific channels, don't assume.

As DIRECTV STREAM is one of the newest out there, it can probably only get an agreement with so many channels. If it continues to do well it may have more down the road.

As a back, use a regular over-the-air (OTA) antenna to get the free broadcast. Also these provdiers tend to not have any sub-channels so you might get even more as long as they are within range.

Seeing as I switched from DirecTV to DirecTV didn't really consider that they're different providers.  I could understand moving from Xfinity or Dish.  But, that isn't what I did.  

Totally separate carriage contracts.

Your switching from different services not providers.

@cperkins66 

Seeing as I switched from DirecTV to DirecTV

No, you switched from DirecTV to DIRECTV STREAM. Different carriage agreements. Doesn't matter they share a parent owner, they are two separate TV providers.

I do wish they had chosen a more unique name to avoid this confusion.

No kidding!

Is there some way to find out what their future plans might be when it comes to carriage agreements?  A suggestion box, if you will?  

Not aware of any. Sometimes they notify updates, but not a guarantee. Best to just keep checking for add-ons to the location tool by the zip code.

I checked to see if Directv had my local channels available and the channels lookup said I would get those local channels.  Well, nope, cannot get a couple of the local channels the lookup said I would.  Not too happy and I will cancel my subscription.

If they are Sinclair owned channels, they are having a contract dispute. You can check at the TV Promise site located here