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December 28, 2005

DirecTV Portable Video Coming to CES

We finally get our first glimpse at the DirecTV's portable video device we've been hearing about, which of course, will be officially announced at CES as well as the "special partnership" for their new mobile content initiative. Between the Digital License filed by XM and DirecTV, the Network LIVE partnership, and all the other signs - it really smells like XM Satellite Radio is this super-special partner. But hey, that's all just speculation -- just gotta wait till next week...

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December 28, 2005

DirecTV Portable Video Coming to CES

We finally get our first glimpse at the DirecTV's portable video device we've been hearing about, which of course, will be officially announced at CES as well as the "special partnership" for their new mobile content initiative. Between the Digital License filed by XM and DirecTV, the Network LIVE partnership, and all the other signs - it really smells like XM Satellite Radio is this super-special partner. But hey, that's all just speculation -- just gotta wait till next week...

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December 20, 2005

Delphi: Major Satellite Radio Announcement at CES

Delphi released a teaser today that they will be unveiling a major announcement about their satellite radio business at a special media event on January 4th. Speculation abounds about what this could be about and the only clues we have available are what's in the release. Here's a couple juicey tidbits to nibble on:"Delphi's CES announcement will outline how the company plans to make the satellite radio experience available to even more people."and... "Multimedia Radio - Delphi will introduce a...

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December 15, 2005

Network Live and DirecTV Hookup (and XM likes to watch)

The XM Satellite Radio & DirecTV love-match now is a threesome with Network LIVE (which is, as you'll recall, the joint venture between XM, AOL and AEG). Viewers now have a choice between AOL's online video and a TV (including HD) experience. Network Live's programs will be available at no extra charge to subscribers of DirecTV Total Choice or DirecTV Seleccion It's interesting how reciprocal this XM/DirecTV partnership is getting.[PaidContent] ...

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November 21, 2005

No deal between Sirius & DirecTV

I've had several readers email me with questions about a rumor that DirecTV and Sirius have a developing relationship. The official word I have received is that there is no deal with DirecTV, but rather only with the NFL. Sirius does have a deal with the DISH Network though, but you already knew that.  ...

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November 15, 2005

XM Launched on DirecTV Today

The DirecTV / XM Satellite Radio deal launched today. If you're a DirecTV subscriber, you can tune in to the 72 XM Satellite Radio channels offered on DirecTV on channels 801 - 879.The addition of XM to DirecTV's offering nearly doubles DirecTV's music offering at no additional cost. DirecTV subscribers get more than just music and children's programming, but other fun things like MLB "Home Plate" as well as High Voltage with Opie and Anthony.So here's the breakdown: DirecTV Total...

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