(Reuters) - Telecom operator AT&T and its joint-venture partner TPG are in early-stage talks to merge their DirecTV satellite TV ... create the largest pay-TV service provider in the U.S. at ...

The combined entity would create the largest pay-TV service provider in the U.S. at about ... much like DirecTV is doing with Disney (DIS.N), opens new tab right now as the two sides are locked ...

AT&T Inc. and joint-venture partner TPG Inc. are in talks to combine their DirecTV service with Dish, according to people familiar with the matter, a deal that could create the largest pay-TV provider in the US.