DirecTV provides many options for watching the hottest shows on TV. However, there may be a time when you would like to reduce programming to a smaller number of televisions in the home. Such instances could include moving into a smaller home or a child going away to college. The best way to do this is to deactivate the unwanted receiver, instead of just storing it. By deactivating a receiver, you will save money on your next DirecTV bill, because each receiver incurs a fee when active. Writer Bio
