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
Dish creditors reject bond exchange, raising questions about DirecTV acquisition
A group of creditors associated with Echostar's pay television service Dish Network have rejected a bond exchange offer from the company.
DirecTV rolls out “featured apps” carousel on Gemini boxes
DirecTV has updated its user interface to include a new "My Apps" carousel that aggregates different featured apps and related content.
DirecTV tests multiview feature with Election HQ news portal
DirecTV will launch a new Election HQ portal that will serve as a beta test for a forthcoming multiview feature.
DirecTV takes home Tech Emmy Awards for consumer, ad products
DirecTV took home a pair of Tech and Engineering Emmy Awards earlier this month.
Jim Rome brings sports radio show to streaming TV
The sports broadcaster partnered with A+E Networks and Range Digital Ventures to bring the Jim Rome Show to Freevee, Samsung TV Plus and other FAST platforms.
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 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.