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DirecTV Buys Dish for a Dollar (Plus a Lot of Debt)

Subscribe to NewscastStudio for the latest news, project case studies and product announcements Broadcasting technology, creative design And Mechanical engineering delivered to your inbox. DirecTV will buy its biggest competitor in a $1 deal that also includes taking on a…

DirecTV buys Dish and Sling TV in satellite TV merger

Satellite television giant DirecTV and Charlie Ergen's EchoStar announced Monday that they have entered into a deal under which DirecTV will acquire EchoStar's video distribution business Dish DBS, including Dish TV and Sling TV, through a debt swap transaction. DirecTV…

DirecTV and Dish have been trying to merge for years. The time has finally come.

Another major media takeover has finally been confirmed. Satellite television provider DirecTV (T, TPG) said Monday that it will buy rival Dish Network (SATS), including Dish's streaming brand Sling TV, in a debt swap transaction. Financial details were not disclosed….

By merging DirectTV and Dish, Sling networks will be united under one company

DirecTV and Dish are on the verge of a major merger Consolidation is occurring in cable television. DirecTV and Dish are close to a merger that would create the largest pay-TV provider in the country. Cheddar DirecTV has agreed to…

DirecTV is acquiring Dish as part of a merger of satellite TV rivals

DirecTV and Dish Network, longtime rivals in satellite television, are poised for a merger. DirecTV announced a deal Monday with Dish parent company EchoStar to acquire Dish in a deal valued at nearly $10 billion – which would create the…

DirecTV and Dish have been trying to merge for years. It could finally happen.

Another major media merger could be on the horizon. Satellite TV providers DirecTV (T, TPG) and Dish Network (SATS) are reportedly in advanced merger discussions, according to The Wall Street Journal. If the deal is completed, it would create one…