DirecTV's acquisition of Dish TV will create the largest pay-TV provider in the US with approximately 18 million subscribers, significantly transforming the industry landscape.
While past attempts to merge faced regulatory hurdles, the current deal reflects drastic changes in the TV landscape as satellite providers struggle against the competitive rise of streaming services.
The deal hinges on Dish's bondholders agreeing to absorb at least $1.568 billion in debt, showcasing the challenging business conditions for satellite TV in the current market.
DirecTV and Dish have lost 63% of their satellite customers since 2016, with the decline accelerating post-2022 as more consumers shift towards streaming options.
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