DirecTV profit develops to $723 million

Satcaster DirecTV stated internet profit increased to $723 million from $683 million last quarter as revenue rose nearly 13% to $7.5 billion on greater customer development in South America and greater average U.S. revenue per sub. The El Segundo, Calif.-based company has 32 million customers within the U.S. and South America. It added 125,000 U.S. subs within the quarter and 528,000 in South America. Within the U.S., its average revenue per user rose $4.74 to $101.38. Boss Mike Whilte stated strong demand "drove full-year gross additions both in our U.S. and Latin American companies to any or all-time levels, fueling the biggest annual internet grow in DirecTV's good reputation for nearly 3.7 million customers including Sky Mexico." Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com