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.
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FCC examines challenges for independent video programmers
The federal regulator is weighing whether additional rules on the distribution of independent and underrepresented programming are necessary.
Weigel, DirecTV ink deal for national distribution of Me TV
DirecTV and Weigel Broadcasting have inked a distribution agreement that brings the retro television channel Me TV to viewers across the nation.
Nexstar error sends WPIX viewers to Dish during DirecTV spat
The only problem with that is, Dish hasn't carried WPIX-TV for months due to a similar carriage dispute.
Nexstar stations goes dark on DirecTV, AT&T U-Verse
Nexstar has forced DirecTV to drop around 200 local channels as well as the upstart cable network NewsNation.
Nexstar demands higher fees from DirecTV, threatens channel blackout
More than 160 Nexstar-owned stations could be pulled from DirecTV by the end of the week over retransmission fees.
DirecTV to carry NFL Network, NFL RedZone on satellite, streaming
The agreement marks the first time NFL Network and NFL RedZone have been offered across DirecTV's platforms.
DirecTV employees celebrate company birthday with volunteerism
DirecTV employees celebrated the company's 29th anniversary with a day of community outreach and volunteer service over the weekend.
Southwest inks deal with DirecTV for live in-flight television
Passengers on most Southwest Airlines flights can now stream dozens of live television channels thanks to a new partnership with DirecTV.
Cord-cutting to reach 72 percent in U.S. by 2025, report says
Cable access revenue to drop 60 percent by 2028, the report by Convergence Research claims.
DirecTV named presenting sponsor of military basketball tournament
DirecTV is the presenting sponsor of the Military Basketball Association's annual playoffs and championship tournament that starts this weekend.
DirecTV adds EarthxTV channel to satellite, streaming platforms
DirecTV has reached a distribution agreement with the environment-focused documentary channel EarthxTV, which is now available on satellite and streaming.
DirecTV rolls out new Gemini set-top box
DirecTV has refreshed its set-top hardware with a new Android TV box called Gemini.