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2026
Breezeline partners with DIRECTV to launch streaming bundle
Breezeline announced a new relationship with DIRECTV to offer streaming-focused customers flexible live sports and entertainment packages, including a two-year price guarantee, no annual contracts, and a $5 monthly Internet discount for customers who bundle DIRECTV with Breezeline Internet.
2022
One America News sues DirecTV and AT&T over channel removal
One America News filed a lawsuit against DirecTV and AT&T over the companies' decision to drop the network from their cable packages. The lawsuit seeks $1 billion in damages; OAN's lawyers alleged that the companies used “unchecked influence and power” to “unlawfully destroy an independent, family-run business.”
2021
AT&T completes divestiture of DirecTV
AT&T completed the transaction to divest its satellite television subsidiary DirecTV. The new entity, DirecTV Stream, has TPG among its equity holders.
2021
AT&T and TPG announce New DirecTV
AT&T announced that it would establish New DirecTV with TPG to oversee AT&T’s video businesses. AT&T will own 70% and TPG 30%; the deal was expected to close in the second half of 2021.
2021
AT&T agrees to separate its DirecTV business with TPG
AT&T agreed to separate its pay-TV business, including DirecTV, into a new entity with private equity firm TPG. AT&T was to receive $7.6 billion in cash and an equity stake, while TPG was to receive a 30% stake in the new entity.
2021
Black News Channel launches distribution deals with major TV providers
Black News Channel launched distribution deals with AT&T's DirecTV, Dish Network and Comcast's Xfinity, which could expand the network's reach to 52 million households from 2.5 million.
2020
AT&T TV and DirecTV raise prices for new customers
AT&T raised prices across tiers for new customers of AT&T TV and DirecTV. The increases applied to first-year promotional bills for AT&T TV and added $10 per month across DirecTV tiers.
2019
AT&T announces DirecTV and U-verse TV price increases
AT&T announced price increases for DirecTV and U-verse TV, with monthly rates set to rise by up to $8 starting January 19 and an additional Regional Sports Network fee increase of up to $2 for some customers.