I signed up with Direct TV only for an international package which they had available. It was expensive and it required a "basic" plan in addition. The "basic" plan was 9.99. It's not even been 6 month since we signed up and it is already 12.99. When signing up, I explained that I will need the international package for a few months only. They said the contract is for 12 months, but I can always drop the international channels and just keep the basic. Well...I call in to do just that and they say, noooooooo. You can't... read full review »