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DIRECTV released the following statement today.

“On behalf of our more than 18 million subscribers, DIRECTV applauds the House of Representatives for passing HR. 3570, the Satellite Home Viewer Update and Reauthorization Act. We appreciate the hard work of the House Judiciary and Energy and Commerce committees who successfully struck a balance among the various industries affected by the bill. More importantly, HR. 3570 protects the interests of the viewing public.”


About DIRECTV, Inc.

DIRECTV, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTV : ), world’s most popular television service to more than 18.4 million customers in the United States and is leading the HD revolution with more than 130 HD channels. Each day, DIRECTV subscribers enjoy access to over 265 channels of 100% digital picture and

sound, exclusive programming, industry-leading customer satisfaction (which has surpassed national cable companies for nine years running) and superior technologies that include advanced DVR and HD DVR services and the most state-of-the-art interactive sports packages available anywhere. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please visit directv.com.



DIRECTV, Inc.Robert Mercer, 310-964-4683