Bulk TV & Internet Awarded 2009 DIRECTV Commercial FTG Dealer of the Year

DALLAS, June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Bulk TV & Internet, a leading provider of DIRECTV services for commercial properties, announces its recognition as DIRECTV Commercial FTG Dealer of the Year for the second year running.

Given by DIRECTV at their Annual Revolution Dealer Conference in April, the award recognizes the top provider who excelled in new free-to-guest television programming activations as well as customer service and retention the previous year.

"Bulk TV is an incredible asset to DIRECTV and they truly deserve to be recognized for all of their hard work," said Marc Ginsberg, vice president of Commercial Sales for DIRECTV.  "We are thrilled to provide that recognition through this award.  The fact that Bulk TV has won for the second year in a row only illustrates how invaluable their dedication and accomplishments are to DIRECTV."

Since the company's inception in 2004, Bulk TV has quickly become a leading provider of DIRECTV free-to-guest television programming services for hospitality, healthcare, student housing and multi-dwelling unit properties.  Bulk TV provides service to more than 80,000 rooms in all 50 states.

"We are truly honored to receive the distinction as DIRECTV's FTG Dealer of the Year again in 2009," said Dave O'Connell, Bulk TV's President.  "Our continued success is a reflection of the efforts and dedication of the entire Bulk TV team, as well as the tremendous support from the DIRECTV Commercial personnel."  

Bulk TV not only provides DIRECTV's satellite TV programming services, but also digital satellite TV systems, high-speed Internet access services and managed data network services. For more information, please visit www.bulktv.com.

About Bulk TV & Internet

Bulk TV & Internet is a leading provider of DIRECTV services designed to meet the unique needs of student housing, hospitality, healthcare and multi-dwelling unit properties. Bulk TV and Internet serves more than 80,000 units nationwide including Television Programming Services, Digital Satellite TV Systems, High-Speed Internet Access Services and Managed Data Network Services.  For more information, please visit www.bulktv.com.

About DIRECTV.

DIRECTV is the world's most popular video service delivering state-of-the-art technology, unmatched programming, the most comprehensive sports packages available and industry leading customer service to its more than 25 million customers in the U.S. and Latin America.  In the U.S., DIRECTV offers its 18.6 million customers more than 130 HD channels and  Dolby-Digital® 5.1 theater-quality sound (when available), access to exclusive sports programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, award winning technology like its DIRECTV® DVR Scheduler and higher customer satisfaction than the leading cable companies for nine years running.  DIRECTV Latin America, through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and other Latin American countries, leads the pay-TV category in technology, programming and service, delivering an unrivaled digital television experience to 6.5 million customers.  DIRECTV sports and entertainment properties include three Regional Sports Networks (Northwest, Rocky Mountain and Pittsburgh) as well as a 65 percent interest in Game Show Network.  For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please call 1-800-DIRECTV or visit directv.com.

SOURCE Bulk TV & Internet