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Tanay Singh Thakur February 14th, 2024 11:43 AM 0 COMMENTS

Indian DTH Sector Total Active Users Dipped in QE September 2023

The Indian Direct-to-Home (DTH) active subscriber base dipped QoQ (Quarter over Quarter) in the September 2023 quarter. The total active DTH subscriber base stood at 64.18 million during the Sep 2023 quarter. In the previous quarter, the figure was 65.50 million and a year back in 2022 during the same September quarter, the figures were 65.58 million. There hasn't been much change over the year as the subscriber base grew... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 12th, 2023 2:51 PM 0 COMMENTS

d2h Stream: an Android Box From d2h, Check Price and Features

d2h, one of the largest DTH (Direct-to-Home) operators in India, has an Android Set-Top Box (STB) on offer called d2h Stream. It is a decent Android Box for anyone looking to convert their old TVs into smart ones. There are also offerings from Airtel Digital TV and Tata Play. But today, our focus will be entirely on the offering from d2h. The d2h Stream box has been in the market... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 29th, 2023 11:09 AM 0 COMMENTS

Should DTH Services Get More Expensive to Improve Returns

The Direct-to-Home (DTH) sector's growth has been on a declining trend for several years now. This is because it isn't the only form of entertainment available to customers anymore. If you want to watch something, it's better to have a subscription to an OTT (over-the-top) platform so that you can watch movies or TV shows on-demand rather than a TV where everything is scheduled, not for your taste, but for... Read More

Tanuja K August 11th, 2023 6:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Asks Stakeholders to Rework on Direct to Mobile Live TV Pitch

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

Tanay Singh Thakur June 10th, 2023 5:09 PM 1 COMMENTS

Growth and Competition Shape the Pay TV Landscape in India

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

Tanuja K May 15th, 2023 9:51 AM 3 COMMENTS

Indian DTH Companies Set to Rebound Close to Pre-Pandemic Levels

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

Tanay Singh Thakur February 26th, 2023 7:22 AM 3 COMMENTS

DTH and Cable TV Bills Going Up Won’t Help the Struggling Sector

Direct-to-Home (DTH) services will be more expensive for users in India after the implementation of the New Tariff Order (NTO) 3.0 from Feb 1, 2023. The immediate question that comes to mind is how is it a good move from the DTH companies? The shift to OTT (over-the-top) platforms by Indian consumers is happening as you read this. Rising DTH prices would only help with the growth of OTT platforms.... Read More

Tanuja K February 24th, 2023 4:51 PM 1 COMMENTS

Broadcasters and Cable Companies End the Fight

The broadcasters and the cable TV operators have finally put an end to their differences. For the last few days, the broadcasters and the cable TV operators were fighting over the implementation of the New Tariff Order (NTO) 3.0. But according to a Livemint report, the differences were finally put aside late on Thursday. The fight resulted in the discontinuation of services for many cable TV subscribers. Major broadcasters, including... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 16th, 2023 7:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

Why Growth of Internet Poses a Risk for DTH Sector

The growth of the internet in India will trouble the country's direct-to-home (DTH) sector. Already, because of the rapid growth of OTT (over-the-top) content, the number of DTH subscribers in India has been on a decline for the last several quarters. There are just four major DTH operators in India, and all of them have realised by now that they can't fight the growth of OTT. Instead of fighting OTT,... Read More

Tanuja K February 14th, 2023 1:45 PM 6 COMMENTS

Role of Set-Top Box to be Over, Indian Govt Makes Moves

The Set-Top Boxes (STBs) are necessary for Indian consumers to watch TV, even if they want to watch free-to-air (FTA) channels. The Indian government has realised that it puts pressure on consumers to purchase an STB even when they don't want to. To ensure that customers don't have to spend money on something they don't really need, the government has come up with a plan. The Information and Broadcasting (I&B)... Read More

Tanuja K February 8th, 2023 7:51 PM 1 COMMENTS

Indian DTH Market Keeps Losing Subscribers in Q2 FY23

The Direct-to-Home (DTH) market is continuously losing subscribers in India. The falling trend is likely to continue because of the rapid growth of OTT (over-the-top) content platforms and the wide reach of the internet in the country. The Indian DTH market shrunk by 2.17% in Q2 FY23. The data was published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in its quarterly performance indicator report. From 67.04 million subscribers during... Read More

Tanuja K February 3rd, 2023 4:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

DTH Bills to Go Up in a Few Weeks in India

Direct-to-Home (DTH) services are soon going to get more expensive than what it costs right now. In the coming weeks, consumers will see the impact of the New Tariff Order (NTO) 3.0. The DTH operators will pass on the rising cost implemented by the broadcasters to the consumers. But it won't happen in one go. According to an ET report, the DTH players will look to increase the price of... Read More