Brief History of DIRECTV

Brief History of DIRECTV Perhaps the most popular satellite provider in the United States, DIRECTV? has a long history and impressive with his belt. Therefore, only that it is DIRECTV? And how to get to where they are today? DIRECTV - the early satellite as we know it today, actually began in 1984 when Hughes Electronics gained FCC approval to build and operate a direct broadcast satellite, or DBS. The satellite DIRECTV-1 was launched on 17 December 1993 and 1994, Hughes Electronics founded DIRECTV first and North America the first offering of DBS service. Often called "Minidish, this new antenna has been significantly less than what consumers were used to - about 18 inches in diameter - and much more manageable than large, bulky antennas Tvro our past. Together with its stylish and compact, the Minidish consumers brought a new way to receive television broadcasts via satellite. The old analogue systems and flat Tvro only based on open standards equipment. Minidish systems other hand, were digital, offering clearer video and audio, and is managed in a closed system that requires special receiving equipment. Tvro including mobile systems, a feature necessary to enable them to resume broadcasting via satellite from multiple systems, while stationary Minidish received all the systems and its programming from a satellite. In August 1994, launched its second DIRECTV satellite, DIRECTV-2 and boasted one million subscribers by the end of the year. DIRECTV - Full steam ahead in 1995, DIRECTV authorized Toshiba and Uniden to begin the manufacturing of DBS systems. Committing to $ 170 million in advertising, DIRECTV prepared for the expected growth in subscribers and has launched its third satellite, DIRECTV-3 in July. In 1997, DIRECTV launched DIRECTV-6 and in 1998, with over 4 million subscribers, DIRECTV satellite has entered into an agreement to buy its partner, U. S. Satellite Broadcasting more than $ 1.3 million in shares and cash. The merger provided DIRECTV customers with access to USSB the first film of channels has increased from 185 to 210. In July, DIRECTV invested $ 250 million in XM Satellite Radio. 1999 has also brought more growth when DIRECTV acquired Primestar, Inc. and its 2.3 million subscribers. As part of the transaction, DIRECTV inherited Primestar satellite activities - in particular, 11 transponders and two satellites - giving them high-powered DBS, the frequencies to provide full coverage of the continental United States. In addition to the Primestar acquisition, DIRECTV launched a new satellite of its own, DIRECTV-1R on October 10. In 2001, DIRECTV satellite had won more than 10 million subscribers and in October, has announced its intention to merge with its main competitor, EchoStar Communications, parent company of DISH Network. In November, joined with the music of choice and DIRECTV Wink Communications has announced a new music marketing services for consumers to buy a CD of the song that you hear directly through their remote control. This 24 / 7 was launched in September 2002 the function. The merger with EchoStar DISH Network has fallen in 2003 and later that year, General Motors sold its control in Hughes Electronics to News Corporation. 2003 also saw the introduction of a new high-definition video recorder TiVo and DIRECTV, as well as a second-generation model through a partnership with Philips. This was also the second consecutive year that DIRECTV was # 1 in customer service named by JD Powers & Associates. On 11 November 2003, DIRECTV had 12 million customers to its important milestone. DIRECTV - Today Today, DIRECTV offers more than 14 million subscribers in the Americas, and the addition of one million subscribers in Latin America. Remains high positioning satellite provider and the consumer continues to expand its offering through the high-definition and of particular interest, such as package Sunday NFL TICKET and TOTAL CHOICE? Mobile programming. What's next for DIRECTV? With four new satellites expected by the end of 2007 DVR sneak previews and exclusive high-ranking premium broadcasting, DIRECTV continues to expand their horizons and to broaden the definition of satellite television. What next for DIRECTV? If history offers any clue, it's sure to be great!