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After years of rumors, AT&T in May 2014 announced an attempt to purchase DirecTV for an astounding $48.5 billion. Already one of the top-two largest wireless carriers in the US, AT&T's move to control the satellite TV service came as a clear sign the company wants to serve its customers video as well. But with the entire TV industry consolidating, AT&T's bid is anything but certain, especially given that regulators previously scuttled AT&T's last big takeover attempt.
Oct 25, 2016, 6:08 PM UTCCasey Newton
AT&T’s streaming TV service will include over 100 channels for $35 per month
100-plus channels delivered over the top
Aug 3, 2015, 4:10 AM UTCSam Byford
AT&T announces first DirecTV deals just weeks after takeover approval
Jul 24, 2015, 6:36 PM UTCJacob Kastrenakes
FCC approves AT&T–DirecTV merger
Combined firm will be the largest pay TV company in the US
Nov 14, 2014, 9:02 PM UTCJacob Kastrenakes
FCC questions AT&T for halting high-speed fiber deployment before net neutrality decision
Oct 2, 2014, 3:59 PM UTCJacob Kastrenakes
DirecTV renews NFL deal to offer Sunday Ticket
Reported terms last eight years for $1.5 billion annually
Aug 7, 2014, 7:56 PM UTCJacob Kastrenakes
You can now tell the FCC how you feel about AT&T's proposed purchase of DirecTV
May 19, 2014, 2:42 PM UTCBen Popper
Here's why AT&T is trying to buy DirecTV
It's all about football and broadband internet
May 19, 2014, 2:05 PM UTCChris Welch
AT&T can bail on $48.5 billion merger if DirecTV loses NFL Sunday Ticket
May 18, 2014, 9:06 PM UTCDante D'Orazio
AT&T to acquire DirecTV for $48.5 billion
Combined company would control some 26 million TV subscriptions in US
