The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has sought for comments from the public on whether the NCF (Network Capacity Fee) should be increased for the users. The Direct-to-Home (DTH) service providers charge NCF on channel packs that users subscribe to. The higher the number of channels, the more NCF the user will have to pay. TRAI's decision will determine whether the NCF pricing will go up or will remain... Read More
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked the IIT-Kanpur, amongst other stakeholders, to rework the pitch for Direct to Mobile (D2M) service for the broadcasters. Currently, to watch live TV, you either need a data connection, or you need a DTH (Direct-to-Home) connection. The D2M technology aims to directly stream the live TV on a user's device without any need for a DTH connection or even data. This would mean... Read More
d2h is one of the largest DTH (Direct-to-Home) service providers in India. The company has its roots present in every part of the nation. Just like every other DTH service provider, d2h is also offering an Android STB (Set-Top Box) to customers. Not just that, but it is doing so at a very reasonable price as well. The importance of Android STBs has grown a lot in the last few... Read More
Bharti Airtel, one of the largest Direct-to-Home (DTH) players in the country, is offering new connections at a pretty affordable cost right now. The DTH industry isn't doing very well since the proliferation of home broadband and mobile networks, which gave a boost to OTT (over-the-top) content. However, the DTH companies have also introduced their own OTT platforms and have also been offering smart boxes which allow users to watch... Read More
Tata Play Binge, the popular over-the-top (OTT) aggregator platform, has proudly announced its position as the biggest OTT aggregator platform in India, said a Business Insider report. With a wide range of offerings, Tata Play Binge provides users with access to 27 leading OTT platforms, eliminating the need for individual subscriptions. In a move to adapt to changing times, the Tata Play Binge service is now available to all users... Read More
The latest Performance Indicator Report (PIR) from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) sheds light on the dynamic landscape of pay direct-to-home (DTH) and cable TV services in India. The report highlights the growth in active subscriber bases for DTH services and provides insights into the number of pay TV channels and market share of key players. This article presents a comprehensive overview of the data, showcasing the developments... Read More
Despite tariff hikes, India's direct-to-home (DTH) companies are expected to recover only 85% of their pre-pandemic revenue levels, according to a report by Crisil. The report (via TOI) highlights that the recent tariff hike by DTH operators is expected to contribute to a 6-8% growth in their revenue to approximately Rs 19,500 crore in fiscal 2024, which is close to 95% of what was generated in fiscal 2020. DTH companies... Read More
Xstream Box is the Set-Top Box (STB) that you need if you want to convert your old TV into a Smart one. The issue with the old generation TVs is that they don’t come powered by Android and thus don’t have pre-loaded apps. Due to this, consumers can’t really watch their favourite content from the OTT (over-the-top) applications they desire. If you are already an Airtel Digital TV customer, then... Read More
Tata Play, a leading content distribution and DTH platform in India has launched a new value-added service called "Telugu Classics". The platform is designed to transport viewers back to the golden era of Telugu cinema, from the 1950s to the 1990s, and offer them a chance to relive the magic of the iconic old Telugu movies. Also Read: Tata Play Expands Its Library With ShortsTV Telugu Classics Collection Telugu Classics... Read More
Disney Star has finally closed the deal with the three top MSOs (Multi System Operators) for including the entertainment and sports channels in their base bouquets. MSOs, including GTPL, Hathway Digital and DEN Networks, were not including the Disney Star sports and entertainment channels in their base bouquets because of the implementation of the NTO 3.0. Disney Star had an issue with this. But since now the deal between these... Read More
Direct-to-Home (DTH) industry has been under immense pressure since the time users started streaming live TV content on their smartphones. Not just that, but the rapid growth of OTT (over-the-top) services and platforms has slowed down the business of DTH players. To counter the challenge to a certain extent, the DTH players are also investing in building and offering in-house OTT platforms. Tata Play has Tata Play Binge, Airtel has... Read More
Bharti Airtel has a very large and renowned DTH (direct-to-home) business under the brand Airtel Digital TV in India. A few years back, Airtel announced the Airtel Xstream Box, which is a Smart STB (Set-Top Box) powered by Android TV. It is a decent option for anyone who doesn't have a Smart TV as it can help users watch OTT (over-the-top) content on their TVs. But yes, that requires an... Read More
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