DirecTV and Dish are in advanced talks to merge in a deal that would create the largest U.S. pay-TV provider, with almost 20M subscribers, Bloomberg’s Michelle F Davis reports, citing people familiar with the matter. An agreement could be announced in the coming days, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential information. Bloomberg News reported talks between the parties earlier this month.
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