Proof of Usefulness Report

Directv Latin America

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+624
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Directv Latin America (Vrio Corp) is a massive, established entity with confirmed reach of 13.6 million subscribers, placing it in the highest tier of scale. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, relying on corporate boilerplate and vague claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') rather than specific evidence of new utility or innovation. While the Real-World Utility and Audience Reach scores are high due to the nature of the business, the score is significantly dampened by the lack of Technical Innovation (legacy infrastructure), poor Market Timing (declining satellite market), and the minimal effort put into the response.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+200
Technical Innovation+30
Evidence Of Traction+119
Market Timing Relevance+50
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+627
Usefulness Multiplierx0.995
Final Score+624

Project Details

Project URL
directvla.com
Description
DIRECTV provides best-in-class digital entertainment experience through the acquisition, production and distribution of unique and exclusive content, excellence in the area of customer service, and the continuous deployment of the latest technologies for digital entertainment. DIRECTV is the brand of the companies of Vrio Corp. in 10 countries in South America and the Caribbean: Argentina, Barbados, Chile, Colombia, Curaçao, Ecuador, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Vrio is a leading provider of digital entertainment services in the region, also operating in Brazil under the SKY brand. All in all, Vrio has approximately 13.6 million subscribers and more than 12,000 employees in 11 countries across South America and the Caribbean.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline