Dish and DirecTV Near a Deal to Combine (Again)

Published On Sep 28, 2024, 8:02 AM

Dish Network and DirecTV are in advanced negotiations to merge, which could create one of the largest pay-TV providers in the U.S. This follows a blocked attempt in 2002, and both companies are facing significant challenges due to the rise of streaming services and the loss of traditional cable customers. Dish has attempted to pivot by investing billions to build a 5G network but faces stiff competition from newer satellite broadband providers like Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper. This merger could reshape the television landscape, especially considering the shift in how viewers access content since the last merger attempt.