American multinational telecommunications corporation AT&T has announced its plan to acquire satellite service provider DirecTV, the New York Daily News reported on May 18.
AT&T stated that it intends to buy DirecTV for $49 billion, or $95 per share. The company believes the acquisition would significantly speed-up its internet services by switching existing AT&T internet TV subscribers to a video via satellite subscription. The telecom giant also believes the acquisition would give the company a more competitive stance against cable companies Time Warner Cable and Comcast, who recently announced their merger earlier this year.
The acquisition currently awaits approval from U.S. regulators.
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