Yes, you generally need a satellite dish to receive programming from DirecTV. DirecTV is a satellite TV service, and the dish is necessary to receive the satellite signal and transmit it to your receiver, which then sends the signal to your TV.
However, there are a couple of things to consider:
1. Installation: DirecTV usually provides the dish and handles the installation as part of their service package, although you may need to pay for installation in some cases.
2. Alternative options: DirecTV now offers a streaming service called DIRECTV STREAM, which doesn’t require a satellite dish. If you have a strong internet connection, you can watch DirecTV content through compatible devices like a smart TV, streaming box, or computer.
But for traditional satellite TV service, a dish is still needed.
