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DirecTV
DirecTV is a pay television company that offers video services over satellite and through the Internet. The company is majority owned by AT&T, with private equity firm TPG Capital assuming a minority stake. DirecTV operates the flagship satellite service along with DirecTV Stream, its direct-to-consumer streaming video product.
DirecTV named presenting sponsor of military basketball tournament
DirecTV is the presenting sponsor of the Military Basketball Association’s annual playoffs and championship tournament that starts this weekend.
DirecTV adds EarthxTV channel to satellite, streaming platforms
DirecTV has reached a distribution agreement with the environment-focused documentary channel EarthxTV, which is now available on satellite and streaming.
DirecTV integrates with Amazon Fire TV “Live” tab
Amazon has integrated DirecTV’s streaming television service through the “Live” tab on Fire TV devices. [Fierce Video]
DirecTV rolls out new Gemini set-top box
DirecTV has refreshed its set-top hardware with a new Android TV box called Gemini.
YouTube reveals NFL Sunday Ticket pricing, offers presale discount
The actual cost of NFL Sunday Ticket when purchased through YouTube TV is around $800 per football season.
Apple TV app lands on DirecTV Stream devices
DirecTV Stream customers who use the company’s Android-powered set-top box now have access to the Apple TV app.
DirecTV to offer Yankees games to business customers
DirecTV will offer nearly two dozen baseball games from the New York Yankees to business subscribers.
DirecTV begins shipping new streaming dongle
DirecTV has started offering subscribers a new streaming dongle that could one day replace its Gemini set-top box.
DirecTV could still get NFL Sunday Ticket for bars, restaurants
DirecTV says it is exploring rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket for business establishments.
