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DirecTV to Acquire Dish in Merger of Satellite TV Rivals

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DirecTV and Dish Network, longtime satellite TV rivals, announce a merger deal valued at nearly $10 billion.
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  • DirecTV will acquire Dish Network, bringing together the two major satellite TV providers in the U.S.
  • The merger deal is valued at nearly $10 billion, combining the operations of the longtime competitors.
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Todd Spangler, DirecTV, Dish Network, EchoStar
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