DBS

American

abbreviation

Television.

direct broadcast satellite: a satellite that transmits television signals that can be picked up directly by a home viewer with a dish antenna.

DBS British

abbreviation

direct broadcasting by satellite
direct broadcasting satellite

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Etymology

Origin of DBS

First recorded in 1970–75

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DBS

EchoStar is the operator of Boost Mobile, satellite-TV unit Dish DBS and satellite-internet service Hughes.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

The brokerage has a buy rating for DBS with a target price of S$76.85.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

DBS reiterates its buy rating and 4.55 Singapore dollar target price.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

Although valuations are cheap, DBS expects global investors to remain focused on infrastructure and hardware elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

DBS economists said that soft domestic demand continues to weigh on inflation momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

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