Category: DirecTV Stream
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AT&T TV Now Shut Down for New Customers, Merged with AT&T TV
AT&T is no longer offering AT&T TV Now subscriptions to new customers. The streaming service has merged with AT&T TV, with three tiers that do not require a contract. Those who are already subscribed to AT&T TV Now can still access the service. For new subscribers, visiting the AT&T TV Now website now gives a…
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Tegna Responds to AT&T Dropping Locals
After failing to come to an agreement to keep Tegna-owned local channels on AT&T’s DirecTV, U-Verse, and AT&T TV, AT&T dropped the local stations from its services. Before the channels were dropped, AT&T shared a statement with customers on its website, saying “As many station owners like TEGNA keep losing viewers and sponsors, they’ve resorted…
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AT&T Could Lose Tegna Owned Locals on DirecTV and U-Verse
Starting at 8:00 pm on November 30, AT&T’s DirecTV and U-Verse could lose Tegna-owned local stations. A scrolling on-screen notice showed up today for viewers who could be affected. Just like the dispute that we reported on yesterday that could cause Dish to lose Nexstar-owned local channels in the largest TV blackout in history, this…
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AT&T Lost 627,000 Video Subscribers in Q3
AT&T reported today that it lost 590,000 premium video subscribers in the most recent quarter. AT&T TV Now, the company’s live TV streaming service, lost 37,000 subscribers. The company ended Q3 with 17.1 million premium TV subscribers, down 16.3% year over year. AT&T TV Now is currently at 683,000 subscribers, down 40.3% year over year.…
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WarnerMedia Launches New Streaming Service ‘Ride’ to Watch in the Car
WarnerMedia is making it easier for parents to keep kids entertained during long car rides, with the launch of a video services called WarnerMedia Ride. The service will be available for smartphones and tablets that connect to AT&T WiFi hotspots in cars, at no extra cost. Content on WarnerMedia Ride will include news and sports…
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AT&T Could Lose Billions on DirecTV Sale
After reporting that AT&T was once again looking for potential buyers for DirecTV, the company is reportedly now fielding “lowball” offers at under $20 billion. The New York Post gave an update on the potential sale of DirecTV, with a source sharing that opening bids but DirecTV’s valuation at around $15.75 billion. AT&T purchased DirecTV…
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AT&T Dropping DSL Leaves Low Income Households Without Internet
After sharing the news yesterday that AT&T is discontinuing its DSL internet service, a report has been released, showing that the move will leave millions without a fiber internet option. The report, created by Communications Workers of America and the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, begins by stating that AT&T is “is making the digital divide worse”…
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AT&T No Longer Selling DSL Internet Service
As of October 1, AT&T has discontinued sales of DSL service. In a message sent out to customers, AT&T says that the company will no longer take new orders and current DSL customers will not be able to make changes to the speed of their service or move service to a new location. “We are…
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AT&T is Reportedly Trying to Sell DirecTV
AT&T is reportedly talking about plans once again to sell DirecTV. With subscriber numbers dropping for the satellite service, AT&T is looking at offloading DirecTV to private-equity investors. “AT&T Inc. is seeking private equity investors to buy the majority of its DirecTV satellite-television business, helping it cope with a major drag on its operations,” a…
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AT&T TV NOW Will Add Two Channels to Its Diverse Channel Lineup
AT&T announced today that in an effort to enhance its channel lineup by adding more diverse content, DIRECTV, AT&T TV, and AT&T TV NOW will all be adding two channels – Black News Channel and CLEO TV. “AT&T is committed to delivering programming that meets our customers’ diverse needs,” said Rob Thun, EVP and Chief…