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Rumor Revived: Will Verizon Buy A Sat TV Company? - Tech Trader Daily - Barrons.com
On a slow news day, the Wall Street Journal has dusted off the old telco-buys-sat TV company rumors.
In a Heard on the Street piece, the Journal says that the odds of Verizon (VZ) buying DirecTV (DTV) could be shortening.
The theory is based on Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg's recent remark that he wants to make video the company's core product for its fixed-line business; the story asserts that the best way to do that would be to buy a satellite TV company - and that the best one to buy would be DTV.
The story notes that the modest success Verizon has had to date with its FiOS video service - 2.5 million TV customers to date - still leaves the company only the #8 player in pay TV, an order of magnitude behind Comcast with 23.9 million subs.
If the company bought DTV, it would instantly be the second-largest pay TV player. The WSJ notes that the company could alternatively buy Dish Network (DISH), but that DTV is bigger and better performing; the piece also notes that AT&T (T) has been widely expected previously to be the most likely buyer for Dish.
One thing not calculated into the mix in the Journal story is the fact that AT&T about a year ago decided to stop reselling DISH service to its customers, offering them only DirecTV service in areas where they haven't yet rolled out their U-verse TV service. Were Verizon to buy DTV, it is possible that AT&T would then turn around and partner with DISH - or buy it - and leave DTV in the lurch.
DTV today is up 21 cents, or 0.8%, to $26.81. DISH is up 73 cents, or 4%, to $18.82.
On a slow news day, the Wall Street Journal has dusted off the old telco-buys-sat TV company rumors.
In a Heard on the Street piece, the Journal says that the odds of Verizon (VZ) buying DirecTV (DTV) could be shortening.
The theory is based on Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg's recent remark that he wants to make video the company's core product for its fixed-line business; the story asserts that the best way to do that would be to buy a satellite TV company - and that the best one to buy would be DTV.
The story notes that the modest success Verizon has had to date with its FiOS video service - 2.5 million TV customers to date - still leaves the company only the #8 player in pay TV, an order of magnitude behind Comcast with 23.9 million subs.
If the company bought DTV, it would instantly be the second-largest pay TV player. The WSJ notes that the company could alternatively buy Dish Network (DISH), but that DTV is bigger and better performing; the piece also notes that AT&T (T) has been widely expected previously to be the most likely buyer for Dish.
One thing not calculated into the mix in the Journal story is the fact that AT&T about a year ago decided to stop reselling DISH service to its customers, offering them only DirecTV service in areas where they haven't yet rolled out their U-verse TV service. Were Verizon to buy DTV, it is possible that AT&T would then turn around and partner with DISH - or buy it - and leave DTV in the lurch.
DTV today is up 21 cents, or 0.8%, to $26.81. DISH is up 73 cents, or 4%, to $18.82.
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I know HipKat said that they were working on conversions but we got the official news yesterday right from Dish that starting next month all DMA's will be on the western arc, and all customers will be assigned to that. That's gonna mean a lot of customers around here aren't gonna get Dish unless there are exceptions. Too many mountains and trees.
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This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
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. can we say over priced garbage!!!I'm thinking of switching to DirecTV and wanted to know what equipment I should be asking for.
I'm wanting wired satellite due to that fact that I live in the sticks and there is no reliable, decent speed internet for streaming available.
What would be the correct equipment for three 4K tvs in the house?
I'm wanting wired satellite due to that fact that I live in the sticks and there is no reliable, decent speed internet for streaming available.
What would be the correct equipment for three 4K tvs in the house?
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why not just do a rebranding of the two
As they pivot away from using dishes and more toward streaming, the DirecTV brand would make much more sense.why not just do a rebranding of the two
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agree to a certain point!!! is charlies pockets gonna get tight and will he cancel channels because he don't want to pay for them??? a hopper 3 on dtv channel lineup would be amazing and every mans dream come true lol
Squirrels have eaten my antenna wire on my home unit that is a car radio running of the 12 volt side of my solar system. I need a new antenna and would like to add something to one of my existing masts. The reason I am looking at this that I am also covered in trees which has not been a problem, but something mast mounted would future proof me. Thanks in advance.
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We have the pro-500 and it's a beast pulling in the signal!!! always full bars no matter how much it rains. it's worth every penny
I am a animal lover, but this year I gave up gardening. Even moved it to potted plants on the second story deck last year. Can't tell you how much use my Ruger 10-22 got, but it was a losing battle for me. Never got any food. So now they eat coax instead! 20 acres of dense woods behind me and my stuff tastes better, either veggies or wires!
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i might think about running cables through some conduit to prevent the Squirrels from chewing em all to hell
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Walter Koenig, Chekov on Original ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90
Walter Koenig, who memorably played Chekov in the original "Star Trek" series and seven "Star Trek" feature films, died Sunday in Los Angeles.
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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