AT&T/Direct TV to discontinue satellite use
Just read where AT&T/Direct tv to phase out satellite tv in 3-5 years in favor of streaming. Not sure about Dish but they may not be far behind. AT&T also said that if your an AT&T mobile subscriber t...
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MrWizard wrote:
seems strange to me
didn't they launch a new satellite just a few years ago
good for ten yrs or more
DIRECTV Successfully Launches Two Satellites Significantly Increasing HD and 4K Capacity
It was just last year so it's just over 1 year old and is supposed to have a lifespan for at least 15 years. My understanding is that there is another launch scheduled within the next 2 years as well.
No way they are abandoning their satellite services in 3-5 years. Probably typical reporting that took liberties with printing "info" completely out of context of the original statements.
