Archive for June, 2009
Reliance BIG TV in a strategic tie-up with “Oxigen”
Source: Equity Bulls - Plans Easy Recharge Options for Customers - New Options include Oxigen, IVR, and SMS & Online Payment June 30, 2009: Reliance BIG TV has entered into a strategic tie up with “Oxigen” India’s first and single point recharge service. According to this tie up Reliance BIG TV will offer its customers the entire portfolio of Oxigen’s easy recharge option. Reliance BIG TV’s portfolio of easy recharge options include Oxigen, Online Payment using Credit/Debit Cards or Internet Banking, Interactive Voice Response (IVR), Mobile Mode Payment (SMS) or just calling the toll »»»
Sun Direct adds Sahara channels; offers free top up pack
Source: Indiantelevision.com MUMBAI: Sun Direct, the direct-to-home (DTH) service provider, has added two Hindi channels to its bouquet from the Sahara basket – Sahara One and Sahara Filmy. The DTH service provider has also rolled out a new option of including one free top up pack with the basic packs – Shine Pack (North, Bengali and Oriya). As part of the initiative, a customer can choose any one of the top up packs – Marathi top up (ETV Marathi and Zee Marathi), Gujarati top up (ETV Gujarati) and Hindi Movie (Zee Cinema) along with their basic packs at no extra cost. The two »»»
Reliance Big TV to divest 20 % stake to PE firms
Source: Televisionpoint.com Reliance Big TV Ltd, the promoter of Big TV direct-to-home (DTH) services of Anil Ambani’s Reliance Communications, is in final talks with private equity (PE) firms Carlyle Group and Providence Equity to sell a minority stake and raise capital. Deutsche Bank has the mandate to facilitate the deal for the DTH service provider, according to sources, who add that Big TV is looking to divest about 20 per cent stake in tranches, of which 10 per cent will be sold now for around $ 50-60 million. Carlyle has emerged as the front-runner to clinch the deal and the DTH expects »»»
Wish karo: You may buy dish TV and go jingalala
Source: mydigitalfc.com If you are unhappy with the quality of your DTH operator, do not fret. You may get to switch service provider without having to buy a new set-top box, if the Competition Commission (CCI) accedes to the demand made by a group of NGOs and consumer forums. “Consumer forums are demanding that there should be interoperability among operators and set-top boxes should be of general specifications so that the consumer is free to change the service provider,” a senior CCI official told Financial Chronicle on conditions of anonymity. This is the second case that CCI has received »»»
74% FDI proposed for DTH, 24% in FM radio
Source: The Hindu Business Line New Delhi, June 29 The Government is proposing to increase foreign direct investment in Direct-to-Home (DTH) to 74 per cent, and up to 24 per cent in FM Radio. A draft note has been circulated for consideration of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs. Foreign investment limits currently are 20 per cent in FM radio and 49 per cent in DTH, with the FDI component being limited to 20 per cent. In view of converging technologies, the Government has decided to bring FDI at par with the limits in the telecom sector. ISP, Cable The note also proposes bringing down the »»»
UTStarcom: IPTV far more relevant technology to India than any other market in the world
Source: TelecomTiger UTStarcom is riding high on broadband and IPTV uptake in the Indian market. Considered to be a formidable player in the segment, the company foresees a strong business case for IPTV services in India. UTStarcom South Asia MD, Vijay Yadav shares his view points in an exclusive interaction with TelecomTiger. Q1) A lot has been said and written about advantages of IPTV over DTH. The advantages however have not been able to work to advantage of IPTV services where in the real scenario uptake of IPTV services as compared to DTH is very low in India. As a technology solution provider »»»
Govt looks to raise FDI cap in FM channels, DTH service providers
Source: The Economic Times The government is planning to raise foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in FM radio broadcasters and direct-to-home TV service providers. But several departments, including the Planning Commission, have expressed reservations. The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has proposed that FDI ceiling for FM broadcasters be raised to 24% from the current 20%, and to 74% from the existing cap of 49% in the case of DTH service providers. It has also proposed simpler FDI rules for internet service providers (ISPs). The proposal has been discussed among several »»»
