I notice that for certain DMAs (for instance, mine in Buffalo), DirecTV requires "zip code confirmation" to provide local channels. What is the reasoning behind this, and how exactly do they "confirm" your zip code? Just curious...
A little background: I had DirecTV for several years before cancelling and getting a grey market subscription to BEV, mainly for the HD programming. Now that D* is expanding their HD lineup I'm returning to DirecTV (still keeping a reduced programming package on BEV). Install is scheduled for...