DirecTV quietly built the cheapest way to stream local channels

Forget the name; DirecTV’s “MyNews” package is now a great local channel option—at least in some major cities.

Jared Newman | July 30, 2025

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Cord cutters have long wished for a way to stream local broadcast channels for less than the price of a full pay TV package. Now it’s finally happening.

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