: Older models from brands like RCA or Hughes may appear on the Best Buy website as "unavailable" or "discontinued," but these are no longer stocked for new residential service. What You Can Buy at Best Buy
You generally cannot buy a standalone DIRECTV satellite receiver at Best Buy. While accessories like replacement remotes and streaming hardware like the Gemini Air are available, traditional satellite receivers are leased directly through DIRECTV. Why You Can't Buy Them at Retail
: Equipment must be activated on a DIRECTV account. This often requires a new or extended 24-month contract.
: DIRECTV switched to a leasing-only model for residential customers around 2006. Even with an "upfront fee" at a retailer, DIRECTV considers the equipment leased, not owned.



