mountains and satellites

I have a friend who bought a cabin in the Colorado mountains. I think that's totally awesome. The only thing I don't like about living in the mountains is that, in order to have ANY cell phone, internet, or television reception, you HAVE to install a local tv satellite. I am so cheap, I would HATE to pay for that. I mean, there are good deals available online (especially at localtv-satellite.com), and if you have to get it you have to get it. But it just irks me to have to pay for it! even if it's a cheap deal from www.localtv-satellite.com!