The satellites are still functional. The issue is going to be whether you need a receiver refresh. The home away from home program has been terminated meaning that you have to pay for the motorhome service on a separate account. If the LNB on your motorhome is the same as your house then you're in luck. Tell them that the receiver is in your house and they will refresh it. Don't ever tell them that you will be using the service in the US because they will not help you. I'm planning on having the motorhome receiver refreshed while still in Canada and paying for the additional service (50% on top of the home service) but reducing the channels to the bare minimum. Once the receiver is refreshed you need to use it on a regular basis to keep it current. If you need a refresh in the US don't tell them where you are because they won't do it - tell them you're somewhere in Canada.