DIRECTV
DIRECTV is a pay television company that offers video services over satellite and through the Internet. The company is owned by private equity firm TPG Capital; it was partially or fully owned by AT&T between 2015 and early 2025.
See also: DIRECTV Advertising • DIRECTV for Business
DIRECTV says Nexstar documents support retransmission consent price-fixing claim
The lawsuit, filed in March 2023, accuses Nexstar, Mission Broadcasting and White Knight Broadcasting of conspiring to raise and fix retransmission consent fees for “Big Four” affiliates.
DIRECTV launches new ad spots with Saquon Barkley, Adamari López
The new spots promote DIRECTV as an all-in-one service for live TV channels, streaming subscriptions, sports highlights and real-time scores.
Judge says Nexstar can’t appoint its executives to TEGNA’s Board of Directors
The order says current and former Nexstar officers, employees, directors, consultants and other affiliated personnel are prohibited from serving on TEGNA’s board.
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DIRECTV, EverPass sign deal to keep NFL Sunday Ticket in bars, restaurants
The deal allows DIRECTV to offer its business customers access to NFL Sunday Ticket and NFL RedZone through the 2026 football season.
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Philo, Charter partnerships drive interest in AMC Plus, execs say
AMC Global Media has seen stronger interest, activations and engagement across AMC Plus and other streaming platforms thanks to its bundling arrangements with cable providers.
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States, DIRECTV accused Nexstar of controlling TEGNA despite injunction
A motion filed on Wednesday says TEGNA's Board of Directors is comprised entirely of Nexstar executives, possibly violating a court's preliminary injunction.
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FCC to eliminate broadcast ownership rule in August
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has already voiced his support for eliminating the broadcast ownership cap, and the measure is certain to pass during the August vote.
Scripps-owned local stations return to DIRECTV under new deal
The new deal brings more than 50 Scripps-owned local stations back to DIRECTV's platforms, but the broadcaster is staring down a possible upcoming dispute with DISH, according to sources.
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Disney settles class action over YouTube TV, DIRECTV bundling
Customers of streaming services owned by YouTube and DIRECTV may be eligible for a cash award after Disney agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over its bundling practices.
FCC sides against DIRECTV, approves sale of two TV stations in Michigan
DIRECTV argued the transaction involving Cadillac Telecasting could increase retransmission consent costs by further consolidating station ownership.
Parties in Nexstar-TEGNA merger lawsuit propose July 2027 trial date
Expert witness lists and discovery evidence would be exchange by the parties and disclosed to the court between August 2026 and February 2027, per court records.
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FreeCast expands DIRECTV partnership to enterprise clients
The agreement allows telecom providers, property owners and other partners to bundle DIRECTV into their own branded offerings.