In 2002 government regulators blocked a proposed merger between DirecTV and DISH. After yesrs of ... [+] rumors and a more competitive video landscape, a merger of the two satellite providers may finally happen. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Getty Images In a highly anticipated announcement, earlier this week DirecTV announced they were acquiring Echostar's Video Distribution business including Dish TV and Sling TV. Although no financial terms were disclosed, there have been reports DirecTV acquir ...