Archive for June 5th, 2007

Billion-dollar satellite deal could restore confidence: DirecTV hires Boeing in boost to reputation

June 5th, 2007

DirecTV announced three free months of HBO and Cinemax for new customers who make a one-year commitment to any Total Choice package starting at $31.99/month. DirecTV is also doubling its local-channel markets to 100 by year-end, reaching about 84% of U.S. television households.
"It certainly helps them rebound from some […]


DirecTV Floats HD Plans; Dish Inflates Basic Rates

June 5th, 2007

Recent satellite announcements may entice consumers, but an EchoStar-levied rate hike could also dampen that enthusiasm.
DirecTV announced three free months of HBO and Cinemax for new customers who make a one-year commitment to any Total Choice package starting at $31.99/month. DirecTV is also doubling its local-channel markets to 100 […]


DirecTV Expecting Slower Subscriber Growth This Year

June 5th, 2007

Byline: STACI D. KRAMER


Eton E1XM AM/FM Shortwave XM-Ready Radio

June 5th, 2007

Untitled2nd Circuit rules in FCC indecency caseThe Second Circuit Court of Appeals handed down an important 53-page decision today in the case of Fox Television Stations v. Federal Communications Commission. This was the indecency case involving the FCC’s new policy for “fleeting expletives.” [The “Janet Jackson case” is taking place in the 3rd …
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DirecTV To Keep Network Up Through January - Brief Article

June 5th, 2007

The company told customers in Qwest territory, “due to unfortunate circumstances beyond our control, a transition agreement could not be reached with an alternate provider in your area.” The company urged customers still on the network to make other arrangements as soon as possible, since the network will eventually be shut down and […]


DirecTV, Vivendi Assets Looking Good to Liberty

June 5th, 2007

Byline: MAVIS SCANLON
Armand Musey, a satellite analyst at Salomon Smith Barney, called DTV’s subscriber growth estimate “modest” and said he estimates the company will add 900,000 new customers this year. While DirecTV and EchoStar were awaiting approval for their now-collapsed merger, EchoStar gained access to DirecTV’s exclusive distribution channels, […]


XM Commander Universal satellite radio receiver

June 5th, 2007

Today’s Special: Sirius Satellite Radio $50 NIB

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Plug & play satellite radio receiver
Includes 3-easy mounting solutions for your automobile
Home stand included
Wireless IR remote control
Vehicle & home antenna
Easy to read display
5 line wide-screen display
Replay up to 44 minutes of content
30 channel preset capability
Built-in wireless FM transmitter
5 FM frequency presets
Pause, rewind, fast-forward
GameAlert & GameZone
One-touch […]


DirecTV Introduces Local Channels In 51st Market - Brief Article

June 5th, 2007

Armand Musey, a satellite analyst at Salomon Smith Barney, called DTV’s subscriber growth estimate “modest” and said he estimates the company will add 900,000 new customers this year. While DirecTV and EchoStar were awaiting approval for their now-collapsed merger, EchoStar gained access to DirecTV’s exclusive distribution channels, and that has hurt […]