Archive for August, 2008
DTH players to gain from cable war: Report
Source: Business Standard The direct-to-home (DTH) operators are set to capture 72 per cent of the 25 million new subscribers in the next three years through intense competition between the cable and DTH firms, says the latest report from international media research firm Media Partners Asia (MPA). These new consumers will have access to digital pay television service, either DTH or cable, the report adds. Currently, there are about 80 million cable homes in the country with most subscribers receiving analogue cable transmission with poor video and audio quality. By 2010, the digital subscribers »»»
Bharti Telemedia to seek FIPB approval for DTH services
Source: Business Standard The government has asked Sunil Mittal’s Bharti group to seek a separate FIPB approval within three months for its upcoming Direct-To-Home (DTH) services, in a directive issued by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry on August 25. When contacted, a Bharti spokesperson said: “The requirement of a separate FIPB approval is a procedural matter and we will submit all necessary details as required.” “We have all the required approvals in place and they are in complete compliance of all regulatory guidelines, including FDI and the foreign equity as applicable,” »»»
Channels available in Basic Package for South States
Channels available according to their basic package for South States (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry) In this comparison, I have taken Tamil has Basic Package. Dish TV (Freedom Package) + Dish Tamil / Malayalam(Total 83 Channels) Play TV, Samay TV, India TV, NDTV India, Zee News, Aaj Tak, Live India, Fashion TV, Zee Trendz, Zee Music, Aashirwaad, TBN, ETC Punjabi, Aakaash Bangla, Asianet, SS Music, NE TV, Nepal 1, Isai Aruvi, TV9 Telugu, TV9 Kannada, 24 Ghanta, Mi Marathi, Surya, Manorama News, Chutti TV, Raj TV, Raj Digital Plus, Asianet News, Asianet Plus, Jaya »»»
Govt asks Bharti Telemedia to seek FIPB nod for DTH
Source: The Hindu New Delhi (PTI): Government has asked Sunil Mittal’s Bharti group to seek a separate FIPB approval within three months for its upcoming Direct-To-Home services. “The DTH licensee Bharti Telemedia is ordered to seek separate FIPB approval within three months from the date of issue of this order,” a directive issued by Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Aug 25 said. When contacted, a Bharti spokesperson said: “The requirement of a separate FIPB approval is a procedural matter and we will submit all necessary details as required”. “We have »»»
DTH viewers spend more time in front of television
Source: The Economic Times NEW DELHI: Digital TV viewers are spending more time in front of the TV as compared to analogue viewers. Digital viewers include direct-to-home (DTH) viewers as well as households that get cable through a set-top box (CAS). As per the latest analysis by TAM India, digital consumers not only watch more television but also access larger number of channels in that span of time. While analogue cable households spend 150 minutes per day, digital TV households watch television for at least 186 minutes per day. Thanks to larger bandwidth, digital cable TV homes devote that time »»»
Tata Sky’s PVR services awarded to O&M
Source: Televisionpoint.com In an multi-agency pitch, Tata Sky has awarded its creative duties of its personal video recorder (PVR) services to O&M. The size of the account is estimated to about Rs 10 crore. The other agencies that had taken part in the pitch included Contract Advertising, Rediffusion DYR and McCann Erickson. Meanwhile, current agency Rediffusion DY&R continues to handle the mother brand’s creative duties. Maxus continues to be the media agency for the new product as well. OgilvyAction is in charge of the outdoor work. Vikram Mehra, chief marketing officer, Tata Sky, »»»
Aksh Optifibre launches IPTV ‘icontrol’ in rural Rajasthan
Source: Bombay News.Net Optical fibre manufacturer Aksh Optifibre Ltd, in association with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), Thursday announced the launch of its IPTV brand ‘icontrol’ in Kukus of Jaipur district, making it the first IPTV service to be launched in rural India. Simultaneously, Aksh also announced the commercial launch of icontrol in Jaipur, which will now enable BSNL broadband customers to avail IPTV (internet protocol television) service. Icontrol is a TV connection that allows the viewer to watch programmes in more than 120 channels, and also offers an extensive movie »»»
