DIRECTV streaming customers, including DIRECTV satellite-free and DIRECTV STREAM, will now gain access to the Philadelphia metro region’s independent news leader, WFMZ-TV. WFMZ-TV, based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is the leading independent television station serving the Lehigh Valley, Berks County and the greater Philadelphia area. DIRECTV streaming customers gain immediate access to WFMZ’s comprehensive local news, weather updates, and a wide variety of programming, including community events, sports, and entertainment shows.
WFMZ-TV is known for serving the region with dedicated local news coverage, featuring award-winning journalism and live reports on critical issues affecting residents. With this relationship, DIRECTV streaming customers will enjoy the convenience of staying connected to their community via the Internet, including on-the-go connectivity using mobile devices or the DIRECTV app.
“We are very pleased to provide WFMZ-TV to our DIRECTV streaming subscribers and expect this station to have the same great level of engagement for our streaming subscribers as it has always proven with our satellite homes,” said Dallia Kim, Vice President of Content and Programming at DIRECTV. “This addition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing our customers with more choices and access to the local news and entertainment that matters most to them.”
“We have worked with DIRECTV since 2002, when they originally launched local-into-local service via satellite. We are very pleased they continue to recognize the value of our station’s news coverage and decided to make us available to their growing number of DIRECTV streaming customers. This addition is especially important when Pennsylvania – a key swing state in the upcoming Nov. 5 election – is at the forefront of national politics and the presidential candidates are frequently visiting our region,” said Barry Fisher, President of WFMZ-TV.
WFMZ-TV has the most-watched news coverage focused on the northern tier of the Philadelphia DMA. The channel also offers viewers a wide range of syndicated shows, original programming, and special features covering the latest in lifestyle, business, and technology. Popular programs such as Philadelphia Mummers Parade, The Freddy Awards High School Musical Awards program, AAA Baseball and Hockey, Judge Judy, Judy Justice, 48 Hours, The Drew Barrymore Show, Last Man Standing, and more will now be available to DIRECTV streaming customers.
DIRECTV satellite-free and DIRECTV STREAM provide a seamless, flexible TV viewing experience, offering access to a wide range of live TV channels, on-demand content, and cloud-based DVR recording—all without the need for satellite equipment. Adding WFMZ-TV further enhances DIRECTV’s local content offerings, making it a valuable choice for residents of the Lehigh Valley region and beyond.
To start watching WFMZ-TV and other great channels, new and existing subscribers can visit www.directv.com to learn more about DIRECTV’s available plans and features.
For more information about WFMZ-TV’s programming, visit wfmz.com.
