DirecTV posts 4Q profit, revenue up 11 percent
NEW YORK (AP) - DirecTV Group Inc., the nation's largest satellite TV operator, on Wednesday said it attracted more new subscribers in the fourth quarter than it has in any quarter in a decade.Shares...
View ArticleDirecTV earnings up 21 pct on subscriber gains
NEW YORK (AP) - DirecTV Group Inc., the nation's largest satellite TV operator, on Thursday said its profit rose 21 percent in the first quarter as it continued to grow faster than rival Dish...
View ArticleDirecTV grows 2Q net income by 29 percent
EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. (AP) - Satellite TV provider DirecTV Group Inc. said Thursday that its net income in the second quarter increased 29 percent as its subscriber base grew, especially in Latin...
View ArticleDish Network 2Q profit rises, subscribers fall
NEW YORK (AP) - More subscribers cancelled satellite TV from Dish Network Corp. than it gained in the latest quarter, which combined with results from competitor DirecTV means the U.S. satellite TV...
View ArticleNFL Sunday Ticket is big draw for DirecTV in 3Q
NEW YORK (AP) - DirecTV Group Inc., the country's largest satellite TV broadcaster, raked in more subscribers than ever in the third quarter, helped by the NFL Sunday Ticket.DirecTV, the added a net...
View ArticleDish Network 3Q earnings climb 30 percent
NEW YORK (AP) - Dish Network Corp. posted another loss of subscribers from its slowly dwindling satellite-TV business, even as larger competitor DirecTV adds to its base.Investors, however, were...
View ArticleViacom blocks online episodes in DirecTV fight
NEW YORK (AP) - Viacom is ramping up its war with DirecTV over how much it is paid for shows including "The Daily Show" and "SpongeBob SquarePants." Unfortunately, its latest tactic is causing some...
View ArticleTuning In to TV: DirecTV loses Nickelodeon, MTV in contract dispute
DirecTV subscribers are losing access to "The Daily Show" and "SpongeBob SquarePants."DirecTV Group Inc. stopped carrying channels owned by Viacom Inc. because of a contract dispute, the Associated...
View ArticleViacom channels are off DirecTV systems
NEW YORK (AP) - DirecTV subscribers are losing access to "The Daily Show" and "SpongeBob SquarePants."DirecTV Group Inc. stopped carrying channels owned by Viacom Inc. because of a contract dispute....
View ArticleTuning in to TV: Viacom shuts down access in contract dispute
Viacom is ramping up its war with DirecTV over how much it is paid for shows including "The Daily Show" and "SpongeBob SquarePants." Unfortunately, its latest tactic is causing some collateral...
View ArticleViacom decides not to block 'Daily Show' online
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Viacom has decided to let new episodes of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "The Colbert Report" be shown on its websites, easing a blockade of online viewings that it imposed...
View ArticleDirecTV customers: Sponge Bob is back
EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. (AP) - DirectTV subscribers who want their MTV, Sponge Bob SquarePants or comedian Jon Stewart are getting their wish.Viacom Inc. and the satellite TV service provider said Friday...
View ArticleDirecTV, Viacom fight to draw in channel punch-out
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Viacom and DirecTV fought a bruising bout over fees to a draw Friday and agreed to a long-term deal that ended a 10-day channel blackout.Their new deal restored MTV, Comedy Central,...
View ArticleViacom-DirecTV deal ends blackout
LOS ANGELES — Viacom and DirecTV fought a bruising fight over fees to a draw Friday and agreed to a long-term deal that ended a 10-day channel blackout.Their new deal restored MTV, Comedy Central,...
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