Locals are included in the old one as well. I do not have a separate local access charge and I have the old package, Total Choice PlusThere are a few less channels in the new package and a few dollars more for it, also your locals are included in the new package.
I did the comparison when they first came out, but don't remember the differences anymore.
There were some in the past and every now and then I find out about a channel that I get on Total Choice Plus that is not included in Choice Extra. I think the difference in actual channels between the two is so minimal now if there is a difference at all.I know Total Choice vs. Choice, the new "choice" had 13 less channels when they transitioned.
The Total Choice Plus and new "Choice Extra" should have the exact same lineup from what I can tell.
The change was to fix in a $3 grandfathered discount for older subs, and move some channels to the xtra tier to encourage the $5 upgrade. Stations like WGN were moved up a tier.
I don't recall any difference in channels on the plus / xtra packs.