by What the New DIRECTV & EverPass Agreement Means for Hotels, Casinos, Sports Bars, and Commercial IPTV Systems
For years, commercial properties, including hotels, casinos, sports bars, and restaurants, have relied on the Vantiva (formerly Technicolor) COM3000 to distribute DIRECTV programming throughout their facilities. With thousands of successful installations, the COM3000 has proven to be one of the most reliable and cost-effective IPTV headend platforms in the industry.
When NFL Sunday Ticket transitioned to EverPass, many COM3000 owners were concerned they might need to redesign their TV distribution systems or implement complex workarounds to keep showing every out-of-market NFL game.
Fortunately, those concerns have been resolved.
DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS and EverPass have announced a multi-year agreement that brings NFL Sunday Ticket back to commercial customers starting with the 2026 NFL season. Businesses can once again access NFL Sunday Ticket through DIRECTV’s commercial platform, via satellite or streaming, while enjoying a single provider for sales, billing, installation, and support.
This is great news for thousands of existing COM3000 customers. NFL Sunday Ticket is once again available through DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS. With a new multi-year partnership, DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS becomes EverPass’ exclusive partner for sales, marketing, and commercial distribution of NFL Sunday Ticket, as well as the Preferred National Distributor for all EverPass products and streaming platforms. This means commercial customers enjoy a seamless experience with one trusted provider handling sales, service, billing, installation, and ongoing support.
What’s Changed?
The new agreement designates DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS as the preferred national distributor of EverPass products and services, including NFL Sunday Ticket.
Instead of choosing between DIRECTV and EverPass, commercial customers now benefit from a unified solution that offers greater flexibility, delivering premium sports content via satellite, streaming, or a combination of both.
For existing DIRECTV commercial customers, this means a simpler, more streamlined experience.
Good News for Existing COM3000 IPTV Systems
One of the biggest questions we’ve received at VidOvation is:
“Do I need to replace my COM3000 to continue showing NFL Sunday Ticket?”
For most facilities, the answer is no.
The COM3000 remains an excellent IPTV distribution platform for commercial television systems.
If your existing DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS installation meets your operational needs, your COM3000 headend is still the ideal platform for distributing live television throughout your property.
When HDMI IPTV Encoders Still Make Sense
While the new agreement simplifies access to NFL Sunday Ticket, HDMI IPTV encoders remain vital for many enterprise IPTV deployments.
They are still an excellent solution for distributing HDMI-based content, such as:
- EverPass streaming devices (when applicable)
- Digital signage players
- Corporate channels
- Sportsbook content
- Conference room presentations
- Security camera monitoring
- Cable receivers
- Streaming media players
- Internal video channels
- Other HDMI sources
Rather than replacing your IPTV infrastructure, HDMI IPTV encoders enable you to expand and enhance it.
Recommended Architecture
For customers adding HDMI sources, VidOvation recommends enterprise HDMI IPTV encoders that integrate seamlessly with existing COM3000 systems.
Example System
This architecture preserves your existing investment and gives you the flexibility to add new video sources as your needs evolve.
Why This Matters
The new DIRECTV and EverPass agreement delivers several key advantages for commercial properties:
Protect Your Existing Investment
Most COM3000 customers can continue using their existing IPTV infrastructure without a headend replacement.
Simplified Operations
Commercial customers can now rely on a single provider for installation, billing, service, and technical support through DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS.
Greater Flexibility
Businesses can access premium sports programming via satellite or streaming, depending on what best fits their needs.
Go Beyond Television
Your IPTV network is not limited to TV channels; it can also distribute digital signage, corporate communications, sports betting content, training channels, emergency messaging, and other HDMI sources throughout your facility.
Ideal Applications
This solution continues to be ideal for:
- Hotels
- Casinos
- Sportsbooks
- Sports Bars
- Restaurants
- Universities
- Hospitals
- Senior Living Communities
- Military Bases
- Corporate Campuses
- Entertainment Venues
Anywhere multiple televisions require reliable, enterprise-grade TV distribution.
Why Work with VidOvation?
Technology evolves.
Your IPTV investment shouldn’t have to.
At VidOvation, we’ve helped organizations design, deploy, and support commercial IPTV systems for decades. Whether you’re operating a legacy COM3000 headend, expanding your TV distribution system, or planning for future growth, our engineers can help you make informed decisions that maximize the value of your current infrastructure.
We specialize in:
- Commercial IPTV systems
- Vantiva (Technicolor) COM3000 deployments
- DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS
- Enterprise television distribution
- HDMI IPTV encoders
- Digital signage
- Turnkey system integration
- Technical design and engineering support
Our goal isn’t to sell you equipment you don’t need; it’s to help you build the most reliable and cost-effective solution for your business.
Get Ready Before Kickoff
The return of the NFL Sunday Ticket through DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS is excellent news for commercial venues.
If your property already operates a COM3000 IPTV system, now is the perfect time to review your installation, confirm your programming requirements, and determine if adding IPTV encoding or distribution capacity would benefit your operation.
Our engineering team can evaluate your current system and recommend the most efficient path forward.
Schedule a consultation with Jim Jachetta and the VidOvation engineering team today: