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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DirecTV, Dish present unified front against Fubo-Disney pay TV deal
DirecTV and Dish Network have signaled their willingness to continue challenging the launch of Venu Sports following Disney's decision to buy out Fubo.
Americans spending more to stay connected to phones, TV
A typical household shells out nearly $89 per month for a pay TV product, according to a new consumer survey.
Fremantle brings seven FAST channels to MyFree DirecTV
Fremantle is bringing seven of its free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to DirecTV's new FAST service MyFree DirecTV.
Swerve Combat, others added to MyFree DirecTV
Fans of combat sports have a new channel to watch on the free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform MyFree DirecTV.
DirecTV officially calls off merger with Dish Network
DirecTV says it will officially terminate its agreement to acquire Dish Network and Sling TV on Friday.
DirecTV to bring “pause ads” tech to FAST platform MyFree DirecTV
The feature, which activates when live or on-demand content is paused, earned DirecTV a Tech Emmy earlier this year.
Disney says streaming ARPU impacted by Charter, DirecTV deals
The company saw its Disney Plus and Hulu ARPU dip 1 percent during Q4, attributed to wholesale purchase agreements with pay TV providers.
MyFree DirecTV launches with 70 FAST channels
The channels come from A+E Networks, the E. W. Scrpips Company, Fox Corporation and others, with plans to add Fremantle streams in the near future.
DirecTV says merger agreement with Dish Network could fall apart
DirecTV says it will walk away from its merger agreement with Dish Network on November 22 if the company remains unable to reach a specific agreement with some of its creditors.
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.