A:Answer Yes you can stop DirectTV if and only if you use some other streaming device like Roku (my personal favorite) or Firestick and have access to the internet. While it is true that the antenna does not pick up premium channels like HBO, ESPN, or SHOWTIME, for those like myself who are cutting the cord it increases the ability to get a strong signal for over the air viewing of local and distant channels thus giving you a bigger selection of channels.