Sports Illustrated, the sports media platform, has announced the launch of SI TV, a FAST channel available 24/7 on many FAST services across the US. The channel brings Sports Illustrated’s storytelling to a new platform, anchored in original programming, live events, sports lifestyle and archival content. From behind-the-scenes content from some of the most iconic […]
US satellite pay-TV operator DirecTV has announced price rises for some users across its bundled channels in the US. It last raised prices for all users just two months ago in November 2025. The increases will apply to ‘legacy’ clients which were not covered by last November’s price rises. In other words, these ‘legacy’ customers […]
DirecTV Advertising has announced at CES that it will be bringing more premium CTV video options to the digital out-of-home (DOOH) marketplace with the programmatic enablement of inventory from DirecTV Remote, making it easier for brands to reach TV audiences on the go. Launched at CES last year, DirecTV Remote is the company’s dedicated (DOOH) […]
DirecTV For Business has announced the launch of its new streaming TV solution for small businesses in the US, with plans to expand the offering to larger business locations soon. Streaming offers a simple, self-installation solution for small businesses that have a high-speed broadband connection, particularly for those in metropolitan areas where satellite installation may […]
DirecTV won its appeal to reinstate a federal lawsuit accusing Nexstar Media Group, Mission Broadcasting, and White Knight Broadcasting of conspiring to manipulate, raise, and fix prices of retransmission consent fees. The Second Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed that DirecV has standing to sue under antitrust laws and may prosecute its claims against Nexstar and […]
Satellite TV has been a game-changer for homes in even the most remote areas in America. What used to be a frustrating experience with limited channels and routine outages has turned into a highly smooth and interactive one, thanks to providers like DISH and DirecTV. Both these providers are leaders in the satellite TV space, […]
DirecTV and LG Electronics have announced the launch of the DirecTV app on LG Smart TVs in the US (on models from 2021 and newer, running on webOS 6.0 or higher). The DirecTV app brings choice and control to LG customers, offering DirecTV’s full suite of entertainment options, including Genre Packs, FAST channels and all-in […]
Fitch Ratings has examined the long-term debt for pay-TV broadcaster DirecTV. The downgrade is modest (at BB from BB+) but the result could make further borrowing slightly more costly. DirecTV is owned by AT&T and TPG (the former Texas Pacific Group). Fitch says: “The downgrade reflects secular pressures resulting in increased uncertainty around industry valuations. […]
DirecTV Advertising has launched DirecTV Elect, a digital platform powered by AI and designed specifically for political advertisers looking to reach connected TV (CTV) audiences in the US. Political advertisers and advocacy groups will now have seamless access to a wide variety of programming including news, live sports, and entertainment through a platform built to […]
DirecTV For Business has reached an agreement with Paramount+ to bring European football to commercial establishments with CBS Sports’ UEFA Champions League. Beginning immediately, all CBS Sports’ UEFA Champions League matches on Paramount+ will now be available through DirecTV For Business and its network of more than 300,000 bars, restaurants, and other commercial establishments across […]