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DirecTV

DirecTV, LLC (stylized in all caps as DIRECTV) is an American video programming distributor based in El Segundo, California. Originally launched on June 17, 1994 by Hughes, its primary service is distributing virtual multichannel video programming as well as satellite services for consumers and businesses in the United States and Puerto Rico. Its primary…

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Founded
June 17, 1994; 32 years ago (1994-06-17)
Industry
Multichannel video programming distributor
Owner
Hughes Electronics (1994–2004) AT&T (2015–2025) TPG Inc. (2021–present) Vrio Corp. (2018-present; Latin America)
Headquarters
El Segundo, California; Englewood, Colorado (satellite HQ), United States
Areas served
United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Formerly
The DirecTV Group, Inc. (2004–2015)

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History

Partnerships

Satellites

Devices

Access card history

High-definition television (HDTV)

4K television

Programming

Marketing

Customer service

International operations

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DirecTV

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DirecTV

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related to Marketing · 113
DirecTV → Alex Trebek, Aliens, Also, American Pie, Andrew Luck, Ann Darrow, Annie Wilkes, Another, Archie Manning, August, Austin Powers, Back, Baywatch, Beginning, Ben Stein, Beyoncé, Bill Harding, Bill Paxton, Burton Guster, Captain Kirk
related to history · 31
DirecTV → Access Card, April, AT, D1, D10, D2, D2/P12, DirecTiVos, DirecTV Access Card, DirecTV TiVo Series, DSS, DVRs, H10, H20, HR20, HU, In, IRD, ISO/IEC, Now
related to Launch (1994–1998) · 22
DirecTV → Circuit City, DirecTV's, DSS, During, Features, France, GE, Hughes, Hughes Network Systems, In, June, LNB, Only Thomson, ProScan, R-rated, RCA, Sears, Sony, The, Thomson
related to Locals era and HD (1999–2003) · 19
DirecTV → Britain, By, DirecTV's, HD, Hughes, LG, Mitsubishi Electronics, Pace Micro Technology, Panasonic, Philips, RCA, Samsung Electronics, Sony, South Korea, The, Thomson, Toshiba, TV, Zenith Electronics
related to DirecTV · 18
DirecTV → December, DTV, HS, Hughes, Hughes Network Systems, In, In April, Inc, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, March, On April, On January, PanAmSat, PrimeStar, SkyTerra, The DirecTV Group, US, USSB
related to DirecTV for Business · 16
DirecTV → Amazon, Apple TV, Beginning, Business, ESPN, EverPass, Friday Night Baseball, In, Joe Hand Promotions, Later, MLS Season Pass, NFL Sunday Ticket, On August, Starting, This, Thursday Night Football
related to 4K television · 12
DirecTV → Genie DVR, Genie Mini, Genie Recommends, HDCP, HDMI, In, In November, On, Ready, RVU, Samsung, The
related to DirecTV blimp · 12
DirecTV → A-170LS Video Lightsign Lightship, Boston, Florida, MLB World Series, October, Orlando, The, The DirecTV, The Lightship Group, This, Twitter, United States
related to Genie (2008–2013) · 9
DirecTV → DVR, Genie, Genies, Having, In, Up, Video On-Demand, VOD, Whole-home
related to Programming · 9
DirecTV → American Airlines, Audience Network, Delta Air Lines, DirecTV's, JetBlue, Separately, Southwest Airlines, The, United Airlines

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
DirecTVAreas servedUnited States, Latin America and the Caribbean1.00infobox
DirecTVFormerlyThe DirecTV Group, Inc. (2004–2015)1.00infobox
DirecTVFoundedJune 17, 1994; 32 years ago (1994-06-17)1.00infobox
DirecTVHeadquartersEl Segundo, California; Englewood, Colorado (satellite HQ), United States1.00infobox
DirecTVIndustryMultichannel video programming distributor1.00infobox
DirecTVOwnerHughes Electronics (1994–2004) AT&T (2015–2025) TPG Inc. (2021–present) Vrio Corp. (2018-present; Latin America)1.00infobox
DirecTVPredecessorsUSSB PrimeStar1.00infobox
DirecTVProductsDirect-broadcast satellite1.00infobox
DirecTVProductsPay television1.00infobox
DirecTVProductsPay-per-view1.00infobox
DirecTVProductsOver-the-top media services1.00infobox
DirecTVTraded asNYSE: DTV (2004–2007) Nasdaq: DTV (2007–2015)1.00infobox
DirecTVTypeSubsidiary1.00infobox
DirecTVWebsitewww.directv.com1.00infobox

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