Correct....but with a VPN say in Connecticut there is potential for it to work outside the US since that is where it sees you located. France in a few weeks and I will give it a go

Definitely has zero potential without the VPN

Edit: just found this...kinda pushing product but you get the idea:

https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/watch-directv-stream/#:~:text=As%20a%20result%2C%20it%20is,server%20in%20a%20remote%20location.