DirecTV buys rival Dish as it fights onslaught of streaming services

DirecTV buys rival Dish as it fights onslaught of streaming services

By Michelle Chapman and Wyatte Grantham-Philips | The Associated Press DirecTV is buying Dish and Sling, a deal it has sought to complete for years, as the company seeks to better compete against streaming services that have become dominant. DirecTV said Monday that it will acquire Dish TV and Sling TV from its owner EchoStar…