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DIRECTV Successfully Launches Two Satellites Significantly Increasing HD and 4K Capacity

15/06/2017

DIRECTV-15, A Versatile All CONUS Beam Satellite, And SKYM-1, SKY MEXICO's First Owned-and-Operated Satellite, To Begin Operation in Q3

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 27, 2015 - DIRECTV is expanding its satellite fleet in both the U.S. and Latin America with the historic dual launch of two new spacecraft that will significantly increase HD capacity, further secure the future of 4K Ultra HD and backup DIRECTV's existing satellite fleet.

DIRECTV-15 (D-15), a versatile all CONUS (Continental United States, including Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico) beam satellite, and SKY MEXICO-1 (SKYM-1), SKY MEXICO's first owned-and-operated satellite, successfully launched today at 2:16 p.m. PT on a single ARIANE 5 launch vehicle operated by Arianespace from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.

D-15, a more than six ton spacecraft designed and built by Airbus Defence and Space, will be the first DIRECTV satellite with the capability to operate in all five DIRECTV U.S. orbital slots and in all frequency bands (Ku, Ka and Reverse Band). This is the first all CONUS beam DIRECTV satellite to launch in 10 years, and it will expand national capacity for both HD and 4K Ultra HD channels, as well as provide critical backup for existing CONUS transponders.

Controllers made contact with both satellites confirming that all systems are functioning properly.

We congratulate the launch team and our partners, Arianespace, Airbus Defence and Space, and Orbital ATK on a spectacular and historic launch, said Phil Goswitz, senior vice president, Space and Communications, DIRECTV. D-15, the most versatile spacecraft in the fleet and the robust SKYM-1, secure DIRECTV's ability to continue delivering the best video experience with the most advanced technology.

SKYM-1, weighing in at more than three tons, was built by Orbital ATK on its flight-proven GEOStar-2 platform. The new satellite will double HD capacity for SKY MEXICO and provide direct-to-home broadcast services to Mexico, Central America, Cuba and the Caribbean. SKY MEXICO is the leading company in the Mexican pay TV market.

D-15, the seventeenth satellite launched for DIRECTV and the twelfth owned and currently operated satellite in the DIRECTV fleet, will be positioned at 103 degrees West longitude and is designed to provide service for more than 15 years.

SKYM-1 will be positioned at the 79 degrees West longitude orbital slot adding to the IS-21 satellite capabilities at 58 degrees West longitude, and will have a life span of more than 18 years. Video replays of the launch are available on www.directv.com.

In December of 2014 DIRECTV successfully launched D-14, which became operational in Q2 of this year.

About DIRECTV

DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is one of the world's leading providers of digital television entertainment services delivering a premium video experience through state-of-the-art technology, unmatched programming and industry leading customer service to more than 39 million customers in the U.S. and Latin America. In the U.S., DIRECTV offers its over 20 million customers access to more than 195 full time HD channels and Dolby-Digital 5.1 theater-quality sound, access to exclusive sports programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET , Emmy-award winning technology and higher customer satisfaction than the leading cable companies for 14 years running. DIRECTV Latin America, through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and other Latin American countries, leads the pay TV category in technology, programming and service, delivering an unrivaled digital television experience to more than 19 million customers. DIRECTV sports and entertainment properties include ownership interests and management of four Regional Sports Networks: ROOT SPORTS Rocky Mountain, Pittsburgh, Southwest and Northwest; and has minority ownership interests in Game Show Network. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please visit www.directv.com.

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