DirecTV to launch free streaming service in November
DirecTV will launch a no-cost version of its service that includes dozens of free, ad-supported streaming channels and content.
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 via Internet and DirecTV Stream, its streaming video products.
DirecTV revives severe weather pop-up channels for Hurricane Milton
DirecTV is readying plans to relaunch its Severe Weather Channel and Severe Weather Mix for special coverage of Hurricane Milton.
DirecTV says still no agreement with Disney on “clean slate” term
The company is moving forward with its complaint at the FCC, even though the channels have been restored to DirecTV.
Ampere: Football helps streaming services grab new customers
Analysts say TV networks might inhibit future vMVPD growth if they continue putting sports on their own direct-to-consumer products
Disney says DirecTV misunderstood “clean slate” clause
The entertainment giant says the FCC should toss the pay TV provider’s good faith complaint, because it involves a routine term to resolve and prevent litigation.
AT&T to sell remaining stake in DirecTV to private equity firm
The company expects to see an influx of cash to the tune of nearly $8 billion from the sale of its 70 percent stake in the pay TV business.
DirecTV announces pending acquisition of Dish video business
The purchase includes the flagship satellite service Dish Network and streaming product Sling TV.
YouTube TV, Spectrum TV rank high in J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey
Streaming cable-like services ranked slightly higher in customer satisfaction compared to traditional cable and satellite products, according to J.D. Power
DirecTV, U-Verse launch dedicated channels for Hurricane Helene coverage
The channels aggregate coverage from local broadcast stations in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee.
DirecTV rolls out user profile feature on streaming TV platforms
Five user profiles can be linked to a single account, each with its own cloud DVR and personalized content recommendations.