Tag: DIRECTV
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YouTube TV vs DIRECTV vs Fubo vs Hulu vs Sling TV vs Philo: Which Streaming Service is Best for July 2026?
Are you curious about switching to a new live TV streaming service in206? We’re here to help. Below, we’re comparing the major players – DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Philo, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. We’ll cover the channel lineups, packages and pricing, and additional features to help you decide which service is right…
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DIRECTV Adds Back a Ton of Missing ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC
DIRECTV announced Friday that it has signed a new multi-year carriage agreement with The E.W. Scripps Company, immediately restoring access to 54 local broadcast stations for its satellite, streaming, and U-verse customers. The resolution ends a contentious five-week blackout that disrupted service for millions of households across 36 Nielsen-designated market areas. DIRECTV announced Thursday that…
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Nexstar Asks the Court to Approve Its Merger With Tegna-Owned ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Ending Its Injunction Blocking The Merger
Nexstar Media Group submitted its reply brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on the afternoon of July 8, 2026, seeking to significantly narrow a nationwide preliminary injunction that currently blocks full integration of its recently acquired former TEGNA broadcast assets. The filing comes in the appeal of a district…
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YouTube TV vs DIRECTV vs Sling TV vs Hulu + Live vs Fubo vs Frndly TV vs Philo – What Service Do Most Cord Cutters Really Use
Cord Cutters News recently asked over 1,000 of our readers what live TV streaming service they used. YouTube TV captured 35.7 percent of the responses. This share is larger than the combined total from all the other services listed. The other services together accounted for 29.4 percent of responses. Frndly TV stood at 9.5 percent.…
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Another DIRECTV Price Hike Takes Effect Today – Here is Everything You Need to Know
DIRECTV subscribers across the United States are facing higher monthly bills starting today as another round of price increases takes effect on June 25, 2026. The satellite and streaming television provider is adjusting rates on multiple service packages, impacting both traditional satellite customers and those using DIRECTV and its streaming live television platform. This development…
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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…