On Sunday, DirecTV announced a new plan that lets its satellite TV customers save $12 a month by "opting out" of receiving local broadcast stations, if they choose.
In its press release, the privately controlled pay TV company explained that, "In recent negotiations with leading broadcasters, DirecTV has sought out new, more collaborative models to try to quell the number of local station blackouts and curb the rising cost for cable, satellite and streaming homes to retain their 'free' over the air stations."
