DIRECTV History
Key Historical Dates:
1990: Founded
06/94: Launched Service
10/94: National Availability
11/95: One Millionth Customer
04/99: PRIMESTAR Acquisition
05/99: USSB Acquisition
07/01: Ten Millionth Customer
12/03: News Corp. acquires 34% interest in DIRECTV
10/05: 15 Millionth Customer
02/07: 16 Millionth Customer
05/08: 17 Millionth Customer








