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DIRECTV

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DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is the world’s most popular video service delivering state-of-the-art technology, unmatched programming, the most comprehensive sports packages available and industry leading customer service to its more than 25 million customers in the U.S. and Latin America. In the U.S., DIRECTV offers its 18.56 million customers more than 130 HD channels and Dolby-Digital 5.1 theater-quality sound (when available), access to exclusive sports programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET, award winning technology like its DIRECTV DVR Scheduler and higher customer satisfaction than the leading cable companies for nine years running. DIRECTV Latin America, through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and other Latin American countries, leads the pay-TV category in technology, programming and service, delivering an unrivaled digital television experience to 6.5 million customers. DIRECTV sports and entertainment properties include three Regional Sports Networks (Northwest, Rocky Mountain and Pittsburgh) as well as a 65 percent interest in Game Show Network. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please call 1-800-DIRECTV or visit directv.com.

Recent Milestones

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  DIRECTV acquired PrimeStar. (1/3/13)
  Posted 11/24/10 at 1:33am via wired.com
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  DIRECTV — DIRECTV Increases SKY Brasil Ownership Stake In Cash for Stock Transaction with Globo (1/1/13)
  Posted 10/9/10 at 9:29am via directv.com
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  DIRECTV — DIRECTV Increases SKY Brasil Ownership Stake In Cash for Stock Transaction with Globo (1/1/13)
  Posted 10/9/10 at 9:30am via directv.com
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  DIRECTV — High definition revolution begins with more than 70 national HD channels (1/1/13)
  Posted 10/9/10 at 9:28am via directv.com
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  DIRECTV received $4B in Debt funding. (3/8/12)
  Posted 3/11/12 at 7:25pm via freshnews.com
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  DIRECTV added Dan Lebowitz as User Interface Designer. (3/1/11)
  Posted 1/23/13 at 9:35am
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  DIRECTV — DIRECTV Increases SKY Brasil Ownership Stake In Cash for Stock Transaction with Globo (12/16/10)
  Posted 12/16/10 at 11:17pm via freshnews.com
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  DIRECTV added Ryan Scott as Director, Marketing. (6/1/09)
  Posted 9/7/12 at 11:41am
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  DIRECTV — 15 Millionth Customer (10/1/05)
  Posted 10/9/10 at 9:31am via directv.com
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  DIRECTV added Suzanne Baran as Tech Editor. (9/1/03)
  Posted 1/10/12 at 3:09pm
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  Went public with stock symbol NASDAQ:DTV. (3/8/00)
  Posted 5/3/10 at 2:20pm
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  DIRECTV acquired USSB. (12/15/98)
  Posted 11/24/10 at 1:28am via latimes.com
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  DIRECTV added Randy Glein as Director, Business Development. (1/1/93)
  Posted 5/12/13 at 10:16pm
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  DIRECTV added Randall S. Glein as senior operating.
  Posted 5/3/13 at 5:55pm

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Stock Price

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1. DirecTV Buys PrimeStar (wired.com) [edit]
2. DirecTV Agrees to Acquire USSB in $1.3-Billion Stock-Cash Deal (articles.latimes.com) [edit]
3. DIRECTV Holdings LLC Completes $4.0 Billion Financing (freshnews.com) [edit]
Company Profile (directv.com) [edit]
Company Profile (directv.com) [edit]
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directv.com [edit]
DIRECTV Increases SKY Brasil Ownership Stake In Cash for Stock Transaction with Globo (freshnews.com) [edit]