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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet of Digital Television Services, Inc. as September 30,
1999 (unaudited) and the related consolidated statements of operations and cash
flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999 (unaudited). This
information is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK>        0001035722
<NAME>       DIGITAL TELEVISION SERVICES, INC.
<MULTIPLIER> 1
<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS

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