Tag: DIRECTV
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DIRECTV Asks the FCC To Stop Another Massive Local TV Station Mergers As ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC Mergers Become Common
In a significant development within the broadcast television industry, DirecTV has formally asked the Federal Communications Commission to reject a proposed transaction that would allow The E.W. Scripps Company to regain control of 23 local television stations currently held by INYO Broadcast Holdings. The move comes amid broader concerns over media consolidation and its potential…
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YouTube TV & DIRECT TV May Owe You Money As Part of a $50 Million Settlement Over Disney Antitrust Lawsuit
Millions of consumers who signed up for live television streaming services could soon receive compensation through a fifty-million-dollar partial settlement in a federal antitrust lawsuit. The case centers on allegations that Disney engaged in conduct that raised subscription prices for streaming live pay television services, including YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream. The settlement provides monetary…
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Fox Buys Roku, YouTube TV Has a New Bug, DIRECTV Adds More Streaming, & More – The Top Cord Cutting Stories From The Past Week
This past week delivered seismic shifts and practical updates across the cord-cutting landscape, with a blockbuster acquisition, strategic streaming plans, a user-facing glitch, and enhanced bundle options capturing widespread attention. These four stories stand out as the biggest developments shaping how millions of viewers access live TV, on-demand content, and ad-supported streaming. Leading the headlines…
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DIRECTV Adds 3 Premium Services to Its Affordable Genre Packs
DIRECTV is expanding its genre packs again, this time with premium streaming services. AMC+, Shudder, and Fanatiz are joining the streaming lineup of three of the more affordable DIRECTV packs. DIRECTV Genre Packs are smaller, more affordable streaming packages with a curated collection of channels based on one genre and designed to offer more choice…
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New DIRECTV Gemini Streaming Box Receives FCC Approval, Signaling Potential Upgrade for Subscribers
In a development that could reshape the streaming experience for millions of DIRECTV customers, a new iteration of the Gemini streaming device has successfully cleared regulatory hurdles at the Federal Communications Commission. The device, identified internally as the C81KW-650 and referred to as Gemini V2, represents what appears to be the next generation of DIRECTV’s…
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American Television Alliance Responds to Blackout of Local Stations on DIRECTV
The American Television Alliance (ATVA) has responded to Scripps Local Media’s blackout of 54 local broadcast stations on DIRECTV. Scripps pulled ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC affiliates from DIRECTV on May 31, after the two companies failed to reach a new transmission agreement. The ATVA says that Scripps is “demanding the highest retransmission consent fee…
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DIRECTV Loses 52 ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations
E.W. Scripps Local Media removed 54 of its local broadcast television stations from DIRECTV’s satellite, streaming, and U-verse services on Sunday evening, May 31, 2026, after the two companies failed to reach a new retransmission consent agreement. Scripps warned of the blackout last week, but now it has become a reality. The blackout affects viewers…
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DIRECTV May Soon Lose 52 ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC Stations
Update: E.W. Scripps has now pulled their local TV channels from DIRECTV. You can learn more HERE. The E.W. Scripps Company has issued a strong warning regarding its ongoing carriage negotiations with DIRECTV, indicating that the satellite and streaming provider could soon lose access to dozens of local television stations affiliated with the major broadcast…
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Some DIRECTV Subscribers are Seeing as Much as $14 in Price Increases
This week, we shared the news that DIRECTV will be increasing prices on its premium packages and some of its genre packs. While new standard pricing wasn’t shared, we’re now learning more as subscribers are getting emails about the upcoming changes to their personal subscription plans. WIth the price hike, DIRECTV shared details about the…
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DIRECTV is Getting a Price Hike: Here Are 5 Cheaper Streaming Options
DIRECTV is raising prices again, beginning June 25, with most packages increasing by $5-8 per month. With DIRECTV being the most expensive live TV streaming service, the latest price hike, some subscribers might be looking for more affordable live TV streaming packages. Below, we’re sharing the top DIRECTV alternatives if you want a change. YouTube…