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Verizon DirecTV acquisition could ease FiOS video load

Some financial industry speculation is buzzing about the possibility that Verizon might buy DirectTV. While Verizon is clearly committed to FiOS, it’s not clear just how far FiOS could extend toward thin geographic areas or areas where household income is low.

Given that, a satellite offering would give Verizon a way to offer broadcast TV without consuming broadband capacity, which could be critical given cable’s plans to push DOCSIS 3.0 to the 50-to-100 Mbps level. video on demand (VoD) could still be delivered over DSL.

A deal would also tweak AT&T’s nose since that provider relies on DirecTV and is also rumored to be looking at the company.