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 expands college football campaign with campus tour, championship giveaway
The sweepstakes coincides with the Super Bowl and will gift one lucky DIRECTV subscriber with a trip package valued at $30,000.
Parks Associates: Most streamers want live TV channels, too
More than half of U.S. Internet households prefer a video package that combines live television with their favorite streaming services, according to a new report.
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WRTV launches rewards program tied to DIRECTV dispute
A local television station has taken an unusual approach in its ongoing dispute with a pay television provider: Offering to compensate viewers who switch to a competing service.
DIRECTV drops WRTV amid dispute with Circle City
The channel disappeared Monday evening after the companies were unable to resolve a dispute over fees and carriage terms.
DIRECTV urges Supreme Court to reject Nexstar retransmission appeal
DIRECTV urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject Nexstar Media Group’s petition seeking review of a Second Circuit ruling in a retransmission consent antitrust case.
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Circle City misleads viewers about possible DIRECTV blackout
Circle City made a number of demonstrably-false claims about a possible carriage dispute with DIRECTV that could start Monday evening.
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DIRECTV begins offering Netflix Standard with some new sign-ups
New customers who buy a genre-pack and grab a Gemini Air device can get Netflix with Ads for 12 months at no extra cost.
Breezeline to point Internet subscribers to new DIRECTV bundle
Breezeline has formed a new relationship with DIRECTV that will give its Internet customers another option for live TV without a satellite dish.
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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