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DIRECTV is an American based company which was launched on June 17th 1994. The organization offers satellite television service to america, Latin America and Caribbean. DIRECTV has led the way in which throughout the years experienceing this status as America's #1 Satellite Provider. Let's take a glance back at how DIRECTV came into existence the company it is today.

Founding Years

Well known for his aviation endeavors, Howard Hughes was referred to as a business magnate that helped revolutionize many industries including satellite tv with Hughes Electronics. In early stages, Hughes attempted to launch some pot venture with NBC, News Corp, and Cablevision back in 1990. The joint venture for the first high power digital television service failed, after talks stopped working. A separate division was made by Hughes and DIRECTV was created. Hughes and satellite broadcasting father, Stanley Hubbard of United States Satellite Broadcasting (USSB) joined forces to offer their two services with 175 channels in one orbital location. The FCC granted frequencies to Hughes and USSB in the 101 degree west satellite location.

On June 17th, 1994 DIRECTV and USSB services was launched for consumers. Thomson Consumer Electronics developed the direct broadcast satellite system under its subsidiary name RCA, while Digital Equipment Corporation manufactured the hardware. The small and lighter satellite antenna revolutionized the having a simple installation everywhere so long as there is a look at the southern sky.

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Early Years

In 1998, USSB was acquired by DIRECTV in 1998 for $1.3 billion combining the two services. A year later a direct competitor PrimeStar was purchased increasing DIRECTV's overall share of the market. In 2000, General Motors held controlling curiosity about DIRECTV. It allowed Hughes to find buyers for that company. After failed attempts in early stages from News Corporation and Echostar, General Motors share was eventually sold to News Corporation.

Beyond 2000

After rapid growth through acquisitions and superior service, Hughes Electronics chose to rename itself, "The DIRECTV Group, Inc. Hughes Electronics sold it's interest in PanAmSat and Hughes Network Systems to focus strictly on its satellite television services.

In 2004, DIRECTV abandoned its efforts within the Mexican market, while still controlling interest in Sky Mexico. The year after, DIRECTV dumped its relationship with audio provider Music Choice in favor of XM Satellite Radio.

In 2006, News Corporation announced its intends to transfer controlling interest in DIRECTV to Liberty Media because of its own controlling curiosity about News Corporation. The offer was approved the following year and blessed by the FCC given Liberty divested its interest in DIRECTV's operations or its Liberty Global Puerto Ric cable operation.

In 2007, DIRECTV abandoned the Brazilian market, while still controlling maintaining controlling interest.

In 2007, DIRECTV announced it might carry up to 100 HD Channels through the year's end. The following year they announced local HD channels towards the 121 markets.

In 2010, DIRECTV dropped SIRIUS XM Radio also it was replaced by Sonic Tap Audio stations.

Today

DIRECTV provides audio and video services throughout the America's to in excess of 20 million customers. Displaying hundreds of channels to select from with over 170+ in High Definition. DIRECTV serves consumers in the public industry like bars and restaurants, as well as, private offices, hospitals, and hotels.

What's going to the near future hold for DIRECTV? It might hold over 22 million customers, we'll have to wait and find out!