Yes which is what I do (Ala Carte). I rarely watch tv but when I do I prefer movies. It is cheaper than renting DVD's. I am paying $.60 a month per channel for Starz/Encore. If you sub to the analog signal (not many left) they give you the digital for free. Of course if you are not running a receiver that is digital capable that would mean nothing. Speed cost me $42.00 a year and is only available on Ku Digital. The other great thing about a 4DTV system is I can purchase programming from multiple providers. So if NPS has HBO/Cinemax for $x less than Skyvision (I forget who they use) and Skyvision has Starx/Encore for less than NPS I can buy HBO/Cinemax from NPS and Starz/Encore from Skyvision.
With DN &
DTV you have as many choices as you might think for programming providers. 1
If they raise rates you pay more. If a provider raises rates on me I cancel and go with a different one. Sorry folks you will never talk me out of my big dish
The DSR922 is worth every penny IF you are going to use it as it was intended to be used.