DirecTV is rolling out new Mix Channels across the US, giving customers even more ways to keep essential programming on screen at the same time. With the launch of Food Mix and expanded Weather Mix options, viewers can follow what they desire without hopping between channels when the day gets busy. From cooking inspiration to […]

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 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. […]