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DirecTV to buy EchoStar's video distribution business, including Dish TV and Sling TV

( September 30, 2024, 12:28 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: DirecTV has agreed to buy EchoStar's satellite television business that includes Dish TV and Sling TV, to create one of the nation's largest pay TV distributors. "The combination of DIRECTV and DISH will benefit U.S. video consumers by creating a more robust competitive force in a video industry dominated by streaming services owned by large tech companies and programmers," the company said.Statement follows below:...

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