DirecTV warning that mega mergers between ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC could be dangerous for local news is another trigger for “news-first” customers to rethink cable. Dealers can turn this into a “Keep Local News, Cut the Bill” offer: help customers identify must-have local coverage, choose the right streaming options, and make it work reliably with a No‑Buffering bundle (mesh Wi‑Fi/extenders + streaming device + setup). When local news feels at risk, customers pay for clarity.