Tag: DIRECTV
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DIRECTV Enhances Its MyNews Genre Pack with Addition of C-SPAN3
DIRECTV, a leading live TV streaming service, recently added C-SPAN3 to its popular MyNews Genre Pack, further enriching its lineup of news-focused programming. This strategic move underscores DIRECTV’s commitment to providing subscribers with comprehensive, genre-specific content tailored to their viewing preferences. The MyNews Genre Pack, priced at $39.99 per month, now offers an even broader…
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Frndly TV is Now The Second Most Popular Live TV Streaming Service As Cord Cutters Look For Cheaper Options
In a surprising shift within the streaming industry, Frndly TV has emerged as the second most popular live TV streaming service among cord cutters, according to a recent survey of over 1,400 cord-cutting households conducted in early 2025. The budget-friendly service, known for its affordable $7.99 base plan and family-focused channel lineup, captured 7.9% of…
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DIRECTV Adds a ViX Subscription to the MiEspañol Genre Pack
DIRECTV is expanding its Spanish-language genre pack, MiEspañol, by adding ViX’s “Premium with Ads” subscription tier to the pack. The price of the pack will stay the same, at $34.99 per month, with the addition of the included subscription. Starting today, MiEspañol customers can stream original ViX series like “Con Esa Misma Mirada” and “Papá Soltero,” plus access live…
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DIRECTV Has Been Sold As AT&T Exits The Satellite TV Service
In a significant move to streamline its operations and focus on core telecommunications and 5G expansion, AT&T Inc. announced today the successful closure of its previously disclosed transaction to sell its entire remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV to TPG Capital, the U.S. and European private equity platform of global alternative asset management firm TPG. The…
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MeTV Adds Classic ‘Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom’ to Sunday Morning Lineup Starting July 6
Cord-cutters looking for weekend comfort TV just got a nostalgic upgrade. Beginning July 6, 2025, MeTV will air classic episodes of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom every Sunday from 7–10 a.m. ET/PT. This move brings one of television’s most beloved wildlife series back into the living rooms of viewers who crave timeless programming with an…
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DIRECTV Partners with Paramount for a New MyKids Genre Pack
DIRECTV and Paramount have partnered to bring Paramount’s primary linear channels and all 15 CBS-owned local broadcast stations to DIRECTV’s Genre Packs, including a new package – My Kids. MyKids is a family friendly package with Paramount’s Nickelodeon suite, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and more. The package also includes Disney+. You can sign up for…
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MeTV Toons Is Coming to DIRECTV Next Week
Weigel Broadcasting Co. and DIRECTV have finalized a multi-year carriage agreement to bring Weigel’s classic animation channel, MeTV Toons, to DIRECTV’s streaming and satellite platforms starting Monday, June 30. The channel will be available on channel 295 for DIRECTV customers subscribed to the Choice package and above, as well as within DIRECTV’s newly introduced genre…
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DIRECTV Stops Selling Satellite TV for New Customers in Select Areas
DIRECTV, a leading provider of television entertainment, has announced a significant shift in its service offerings, discontinuing satellite TV subscriptions for new customers in several regions across the United States. The company is now directing new subscribers toward its streaming option, as part of a broader strategy to adapt to evolving consumer preferences and technological…
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DIRECTV Is Adding MeTV Toons to Its Streaming Lineup, Delighting Classic Animation Fans
Today DIRECTV is adding MeTV Toons to its streaming packages, bringing a wave of nostalgia to subscribers with a dedicated channel for classic animation. MeTV Toons will soon be available on channel 295, launched on DIRECTV’s streaming packages, filling the slot previously occupied by Universal Kids. No exact launch date has been announced but it…
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DIRECTV and Lionsgate Will Add Curated Lionsgate Channel to Satellite and Streaming
DIRECTV and Lionsgate announced a new partnership today that will bring content from the studio’s massive film and TV library to a “custom-curated premium channel” for all DIRECTV subscribers, including satellite, streaming, and MyFree DIRECTV, the company’s free streaming service. “Lionsgate is a powerhouse of bold storytelling and unforgettable entertainment, and this is a unique…