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DirecTV enters VR on Meta Quest

DirecTV is debuting on Meta Quest headsets in the US, bringing live TV, sports, movies and on-demand favorites into a virtual reality experience. As the first MVPD (multichannel video programming distributor) to launch on the Meta Quest headsets, DirecTV is expanding how – and where – people watch TV. Instead of being tied to a […]

April 24, 2026

FreeCast, DirecTV Multifamily distribution deal

FreeCast and DirecTV Multifamily have announced a distribution agreement in the US that authorises FreeCast to market and sell DirecTV streaming services in Multifamily housing. FreeCast is now a licensed distributor of DirecTV services across apartments, condominiums, HOAs, student housing, and senior living communities. As FreeCast expands its presence in the multifamily sector, this deal […]

April 23, 2026

Harmonic enables DirecTV to reimagine DTH service

Harmonic has announced that DirecTV is transforming its US direct-to-home (DTH) video platform with Harmonic’s VOS Media Software. Powering DirecTV’s playout-to-delivery workflow, Harmonic’s cloud-native software reduces operational costs while enabling scalable, exceptional-quality video delivery for the service provider’s vast array of linear channels. “As the demand for high-quality media content soars, DirecTV is committed to […]

April 19, 2026

DirecTV to integrate with LiveRamp’s CAPI Hub

DirecTV Advertising announced an expanded relationship with LiveRamp (NYSE: RAMP), the leader in data collaboration, to integrate with LiveRamp’s Conversions API (CAPI) Hub for its advertising platform. The integration expands DirecTV Advertising’s attribution and measurement capabilities, delivering faster, more accurate, and secure performance insights across its premium digital inventory. With this integration, DirecTV Advertising becomes […]

April 16, 2026

DirecTV sponsors Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

DirecTV is once again sponsoring the United States National Baseball Team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. As the exclusive paid TV sponsor for Team USA, DirecTV will have a strong presence throughout the tournament, bringing fans closer to the action as the global competition ramps up just ahead of MLB’s regular season. DirecTV’s sponsorship […]

March 5, 2026

Amazon LEO collaborates with DirecTV LatAm, SKY Brazil

DirecTV Latin America and SKY Brazil have announced the expansion of their strategic collaboration with Amazon to offer satellite broadband services powered by Amazon Leo to a potential 15 million businesses in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. Amazon Leo will expand its existing agreement to provide service to residential customers, […]

February 26, 2026By Chris Forrester

DirecTV adds Apple TV’s Formula 1

As Apple TV prepares for its inaugural season as the exclusive US broadcaster of Formula 1 racing, DirecTV has announced it will make the 24-race circuit available nationwide to customers at home, on the go, or at any of the 300,000-plus sports bars, restaurants, hotels, and other commercial venues served by DirecTV For Business. With […]

February 20, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Hemisphere Media Group, Entravision launch new station in Orlando

Hemisphere Media Group and Entravision announced a strategic partnership to launch WAPA Orlando, a new full power broadcast television station with programming to serve the Orlando–Daytona Beach–Melbourne DMA. WAPA Orlando started broadcasting today on Entravision’s WOTF (Channel 26). Powered by Entravision’s local broadcasting expertise, WAPA Orlando will be carried by multichannel video programming distributors throughout the Orlando–Daytona […]

February 2, 2026

DirecTV adding Mix Channels

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 […]

January 30, 2026

Sports Illustrated launches FAST channel

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 […]

January 20, 2026