DIRECTV to Acquire EchoStar’s Video Distribution Business (DISH TV and Sling TV)

Amazon to Acquire Globalstar in $11.6 Billion Satellite Connectivity Push

April 14, 2026

Telecommunications

Amazon announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Globalstar for about $11.57 billion (around $90 per share) in a cash-and-stock deal. The acquisition adds Globalstar’s satellite infrastructure, spectrum licenses, and mobile satellite services capabilities to Amazon’s Amazon Leo low Earth orbit network, with Amazon planning to launch direct-to-device services starting in 2028.

DIRECTV Acquires Majority Ownership of INVIDI Technologies

January 15, 2025

Media & Entertainment

DIRECTV acquired a majority ownership stake in INVIDI Technologies, a leading provider of addressable television advertising solutions. INVIDI will continue to operate independently under its existing leadership and will be jointly owned by DIRECTV, DISH, and WPP as the company expands its U.S. and international addressability efforts.

TPG Acquires AT&T's Remaining 70% Stake in DIRECTV

September 30, 2024

Media & Entertainment

TPG (through its TPG Capital private equity platform) has acquired AT&T’s remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV, making DIRECTV a wholly owned portfolio company of TPG Capital. The transaction provides DIRECTV with a stronger financial platform to accelerate investments in its next-generation streaming and video services; AT&T is expected to receive approximately $7.6 billion in cash payments through 2029 under the deal terms.

EchoStar Acquires DISH Network

January 2, 2024

Telecommunications

EchoStar completed its acquisition of DISH Network on December 31, 2023, merging a wholly owned EchoStar subsidiary into DISH with DISH surviving as an EchoStar wholly owned subsidiary. The deal combines DISH’s satellite TV, streaming services and nationwide 5G network with EchoStar’s satellite communications and JUPITER satellite capacity to create an integrated provider of terrestrial and non‑terrestrial connectivity based in Englewood, Colorado.

DISH Network Acquires Republic Wireless

March 8, 2021

Telecommunications

DISH Network announced on March 8, 2021 that it will acquire Republic Wireless, an MVNO operating on the T‑Mobile network, including approximately 200,000 customer relationships and the Republic brand. The Relay division of Republic will remain a standalone business in Raleigh and become a wholesale customer on DISH’s 5G network.

M7 Group (Astorg-backed) Acquires Liberty Global's Eastern European DTH Operations

December 21, 2018

Media & Entertainment

Astorg-backed M7 Group agreed to acquire Liberty Global's direct-to-home (DTH) satellite TV operations serving Hungary (UPC Direct), the Czech Republic and Slovakia (freeSAT / Skylink) and Romania (FocusSat). The deal (subject to regulatory approval) adds about 800,000 customers and expands M7's footprint across Eastern Europe, enabling rollout of its hybrid satellite and OTT platform.