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Goodman buying DirecTV installer Multiband for $116M
Wireless infrastructure provider Goodman Networks is expanding into the pay TV business, striking a deal to buy DirecTV installer Multiband Corp. for $116 million in cash.
ACSI: FiOS, DirecTV, U-verse top subscription TV biz in customer satisfaction
Verizon's FiOS TV was the top ranked subscription TV service in the annual American Customer Satisfaction Index released Tuesday, while Charter Communications generated the most improvement compared to last year's survey.
Sony begins selling Ultra HD TVs, but no pay TV distributors offering compatible programming
While no cable operators or satellite TV providers have begun transmitting programming in Ultra HD format, that's not stopping Sony Electronics from kicking off a marketing campaign for its new line of 4K Ultra HD TVs.
DirecTV, Time Warner Cable reportedly kicking tires at Hulu
Both DirecTV and Time Warner Cable are considering bids to acquire Hulu, according to reports from Bloomberg.
ViaSat signs Boeing to build next-gen broadband satellite
A new broadband Internet satellite that ViaSat plans to launch in 2016 could help DirecTV and Dish Network market high-speed services to rural subscribers.
DirecTV adds voice controls to iPhone app
DirecTV updated its app for Apple's iPhone this week to allow subscribers to use voice commands to change channels and search for content.
Comcast scores hotel distribution deal with Raymond Management Company
Comcast said it struck a deal with Raymond Management Company to wire seven of its hotels in Illinois and Michigan with its Comcast Business Ethernet and HDTV programming service.
DirecTV renames Nomad product 'GenieGO'
DirecTV has quietly rebranded a product that lets subscribers transfer programs stored on DVRs to laptops and Apple's iPad and iPhone as 'GenieGO.'
Watch ABC lacks authentication deals with Time Warner Cable, DirecTV, Dish Network
While a free preview for the new ABC Now app that launches Tuesday will allow any viewer in New York or Philadelphia to stream live video, subscribers of Time Warner Cable, DirecTV and Dish Network may not be able to use the app after the preview ends on June 30.
Dish Network: Hopper will reduce churn rates
While Dish Network reported increased subscriber churn in the first quarter, executives told analysts Thursday that they expect its new Hopper DVR will help it improve retention and drive increased revenue from homes that take the product.
