DirecTV is currently in advanced discussions to acquire their rival, Dish Network, as part of a merger. The companies were previously the two biggest satellite television providers in the United States.

DirecTV and Dish Network -- two longtime rivals that have explored joining up at various times for decades -- may be headed to the altar.

Reports indicate that the merged company would fall under DIRECTV’s control, begging the question of what it would do with DISH’s live TV streamer? Two of the biggest pay-TV distributors in the United States could be about to become one.

The Wall Street Journal reported DirecTV could acquire rival Dish, creating one of the nation’s largest pay-TV providers, in a deal that could be announced as soon as Monday.

DirecTV and Dish are in advanced talks to merge in a deal that would create the largest US pay-TV provider, with almost 20 million subscribers, people familiar with the matter said.

Shares of EchoStar soared Friday on a report that its Dish is in advanced talks to be acquired by satellite-TV rival DirecTV.