when did directv and at&t annouced they will merge
How the AT&T-DIRECTV merger affects consumers. May 20, 2014 at 6:45 PM EDT. 103485 103471 103471 How the AT&T-DIRECTV merger affects consumers AT&T, the second largest wireless provider in the nation, announced its purchase of satellite television giant DIRECTV for nearly $50 billion.The companies said the takeover will allow for more bundling of mobile, TV and Internet plans, and they will serve a combined 26 million video users.T&T, the second largest wireless provider in the nation, announced its purchase of satellite television giant DIRECTV for nearly $50 billion.