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DirecTV breaks free from AT&T

“Although AT&T starts with a 70% stake in DirecTV, they will likely wind down their investment over time,” said Steve Nason, research director for Addison, Texas-based consulting firm Parks Associates. “For all intents and purposes, AT&T is now out of the pay-TV space.”

From the article "DirecTV breaks free from AT&T" by Meg James. 

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