DirecTV settles inquiry into marketing practices

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Agrees to pay $5 million in restitution to consumers who complained of programming blackouts, unexpected fees.

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by December 13, 2005 4:09 AM PST: But i switched from Directv to Dish Network almost a year ago and so far i enjoy it much more, Directv couldnt give me local channels but Dish Network could.; Like this Reply to this comment

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by MJC12 December 13, 2005 4:28 AM PST: Dishnetworks is doing all this now. They need to be fined if anything is.; Like this Reply to this comment

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