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
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.
Here are the cheapest ways to stream all 2026 FIFA World Cup games without cable
Many World Cup matches will air for free on Fox this year, but others will require some kind of pay TV subscription.
DIRECTV Chief Marketing Officer Vince Torres to receive inaugural StreamTV Trailblazer Award
The award recognizes Torres' role in reshaping the company's pay television packaging strategy and streaming business, event organizers said.
Viewpoint: The wide world of the TV sports business
Sports programming continues to be a core part of the linear TV business — which raises questions about what happens to the business when sports moves to streaming.
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Kirk Varner
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Griffin Media channels restored to DIRECTV after month-long dispute
Network-affiliated stations in Oklahoma City and Tulsa were restored to DIRECTV's satellite and streaming platforms Tuesday afternoon, according to a source.
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Stanley Cup games to stream on ESPN app during DIRECTV-Scripps dispute
A prolonged blackout involving Scripps will not affect DIRECTV subscribers’ ability to watch Stanley Cup games, provided they stream them online.
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