December 14th, 2015 11:12 AM 24 COMMENTS

DD free dish plans to expand to 250 channels in the next two years

DD free dish the the only free DTH service by Doordarshan may have some happy news for its subscribers. The operator which currently has only 64 slots for television channels and is expected to go up to 112 by March-end, has received a green signal for upgradation to 250 TV channels under the 12th Plan. Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley told Parliament that the Department of Space had agreed... Read More

December 13th, 2015 8:13 AM 18 COMMENTS

TataSky launches HD addon pack with 17 HD channels for Rs. 95

TataSky the leading DTH service provider has finally launched a HD addon pack for its subscribers. Previously TataSky subscribers who wished to watch HD channels had only 3 options, either pay an HD access fee of Rs.175 to view the HD channels included in their base packs or to subscribe to the Mega HD pack which includes all HD channels for South or Rest of India subscribers or then to... Read More

December 1st, 2015 12:27 PM 11 COMMENTS

Mazhavil Manorama HD to be added on Airtel digital TV

The most popular Malayalam entertainment channel, Mazhavil Manorama launched its new HD channel, Mazhavil Manorama HD on 13th August. The channel is the first entertainment channel in Malayalam to be produced and telecast in True HD content. The channel will be soon added to Airtel digital TV . The HD format will give Keralites a great new viewing experience. The well travelled Malayali will now get the same International experience... Read More

December 1st, 2015 8:59 AM 0 COMMENTS

Shemaroo Entertainment and Videocon d2h launches ad-free devotional service d2h Darshan

Shemaroo Entertainment and Videocon d2h has joined hands to launch ‘d2h Darshan’, a 24-hour ad-free devotional service. The service will offer a wide range of content including Temple Tourism, Jaaps, Mantras, Kathas, Bhajans, Holy Books etc. There will be customized programs during festivals and events based on the religious calendar. On each day, the videos will showcase content devoted to a particular deity, to say, Monday is devoted to Lord... Read More

November 28th, 2015 5:03 PM 5 COMMENTS

Interview: CK Jain, Deputy Director, Doordarshan India (DD Freedish), shares that still over 250 million people in the country have no access to TVs and the target is to tap them with DD Freedish

The DTH arm of Doordarshan, DD Freedish aims to add 4-5 million subscribers by 2017, taking the total number of active subscribers to around 25 million. In a chit-chat with Telecom Talk, Jain tells us that why despite stiff competition, DD Free Dish holds potential to capture a greater market share. Questions: What type of plans you have in mind for DD Freedish? Answer: The new ratings from BARC (Broadcast... Read More

November 27th, 2015 1:44 PM 2 COMMENTS

Is OTTs threat or opportunity for PayTV?

The increased proliferation of smartphones, tablets has led to the mushrooming of OTTs (or Over-The-Top services). Well, the telecom fraternity has already created a lot of hullabaloo around it, saying that OTTs are eating into their profitability riding on their networks. And now, the issue is under regulatory authorities and is getting scrutinized. But now, here comes another question --is OTTs a threat for PayTV operators too? To some extent,... Read More

November 21st, 2015 11:51 AM 4 COMMENTS

TataSky to replace Mega SD and HD packs with costlier Ultra SD and HD packs

TataSky the leading DTH operator is all set to hike the tariff of its most premium packs which it markets as Mega packs. TataSky currently offers Mega SD and HD packs for both south as well as rest of India subscribers. The unique selling point of the Mega pack offering is that it contains all channels and active services offered by TataSky except for special channels (HBO hits, Miniplex, Topper)... Read More

November 15th, 2015 4:34 PM 1 COMMENTS

In Digital adds HBO Hits and HBO Defined premium channels

In Digital the leading Multi system operator with digital cable and wired broadband network across key cities in India has added the premium HBO channels HBO Hits and HBO defined which show 100% ad free content including Hollywood and Bollywood movies as well as HBO original TV shows. HBO Defined SD has been added on channel number 275, HBO Hits SD has been added on channel number 276, HBO Defined... Read More

November 12th, 2015 8:24 AM 14 COMMENTS

Airtel launches M-boss Android app for Digital TV retailers

India's leading telecom & DTH operator Bharti Airtel launched an app today to help out retailers & dealers who sell/recharge Airtel Digital TV connections. The app named 'M-boss' is basically for their partner retailers who have an active LAPU account. The app is designed to make recharges, adding top-up channels, and viewing subscribers information. Retailers can also book a new DTH order or Multi-DTH application from the app. With this... Read More

November 7th, 2015 11:58 AM 11 COMMENTS

TataSky becomes first Indian DTH operator to cross 50 HD channels and services

TataSky the leading DTH operator has established itself as the first Indian DTH operator to cross the 50 HD channels and services mark closely trailed by Dish TV at 48 HD channels (Refers to Asli HD channels only, Reliance Digital TV claims to be providing 275 channels in HD jaisi quality). TataSky today added 3 new HD channels namely TLC HD world on channel number 250, Miniplex HD on channel... Read More

November 4th, 2015 10:35 AM 0 COMMENTS

Dish TV announces ‘Only For You’

DishTV has announced a new innovative initiative to all its customers named ‘Only for You’. It offers customers tailor-made offers and the customers can avail the same by calling to 9990599905. There are recharge offers, value-added service and any other local promotional offer currently available on DishTV. “Every consumer is unique with different needs or priorities. In today’s day and age analytics help you track consumer behavior and preferences and... Read More

November 3rd, 2015 5:19 PM 5 COMMENTS

Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd launches Miniplex first of its kind movie premiere service on Airtel Digital TV

Shemaroo Entertainment Limited, India’s leading entertainment content house has announced the launch of Miniplex, a first of its kind movie premiere service on Airtel Digital TV. The occasion was graced by Mr Hiren Gada - Director, Shemaroo Entertainment Limited and Mr. S. Sriram, CMO – Airtel Digital TV. Miniplex will Premiere one movie every Friday for the first time on Indian Television. In addition, it will also showcase carefully chosen... Read More

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