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News, how-tos, and straight answers on DIRECTV, NFL Sunday Ticket, and commercial video, audio & networking — from the Platinum team.
Streaming Night at The Warrington: Helping Residents Switch to DIRECTV Bulk Streaming
We teamed up with DIRECTV to host a resident night at The Warrington as the property moves to DIRECTV bulk streaming: live demos, real answers, and a round of DIRECTV Bingo.
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Commercial Music for Your Business: What DIRECTV Covers (and What It Doesn't)
DIRECTV's Music Choice covers background music, but not every way you play music. Compare Music Choice, Soundtrack Your Brand, Sound Machine and Cloud Cover, and see why Spotify on Sonos isn't licensed for business.
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Live on FOX 4: How We Built the Possum Kingdom Lake Camera at Lush Resort
It started with a DIRECTV fix. It ended with a broadcast-quality lake camera on FOX 4. Here's how we got a live feed from Lush Resort on Possum Kingdom Lake onto the news.
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Is Your Bar’s NFL Sunday Ticket Subscription Actually Legal?
A residential Sunday Ticket subscription isn't legal for your bar. DIRECTV warns of watermark tracking and real legal liability — here's how to get properly licensed.
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DIRECTV Is Back for Sunday Ticket: What the New EverPass Deal Means for Your Bar
DIRECTV is now EverPass's official sales and distribution partner for Sunday Ticket, RedZone, Peacock & more. Here's what the new deal means for your bar.
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How to Add EverPass to Your Bar’s Existing TV System: Boxes, Costs & Setup
What the EverPass box is, what it costs, how to send one game to every TV in your bar, and why a streaming box on every TV causes sync problems. Plus your options now that DIRECTV is back.
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Hotels & Senior Living: Why Your TV System Needs a Local Partner
New hotels & senior living communities in North Texas often get TV systems from out-of-state dealers — then wait weeks for service. Why local, same-day support matters.
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What to Look for in a Commercial DIRECTV Installer
Hiring a commercial DIRECTV installer? Six things to look for: certification, full-system expertise, staff-friendly design, clean wiring, and local experience.
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Choosing DIRECTV for Your Fort Worth Restaurant or Bar
Getting DIRECTV for your Fort Worth restaurant or bar? What to think through — screens, packages, control — and why a local DFW install team makes the difference.
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DIRECTV vs. Streaming for Your Business in 2026: What Actually Changed
Sunday Ticket went streaming-only and games keep splitting across services. A plain-English look at what changed for business TV in 2026 and what your venue actually needs.
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Sunday Ticket Without the Spaghetti: Cleaning Up the Cables Behind Your Bar
The tangle of cables and boxes behind your bar doesn't have to stay that way. See how Platinum cleans up AV systems across DFW & Texas so any staff member can run them.
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More Than DIRECTV: Video, Audio & Networking Done Right
More than DIRECTV: Platinum designs, installs & cleans up video, audio, and networking systems for businesses across DFW, Texas, and nationwide. Easy to use, built to last.
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NFL Sunday Ticket for Bars in 2026: EverPass vs. DIRECTV, and What Changed
Bars can get NFL Sunday Ticket through DIRECTV again. Here's what happened with EverPass, how it compares with DIRECTV, the alternatives, and how a dealer sets it up.
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