IPTV provider ‘Aksh’ to increase base in Punjab

Aksh Optifibre Limited, the pioneer in Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) in India, which is targeting a subscriber base of 100,000 subscribers by September 2010, has plans to expand its services in Punjab as well.

The company is eyeing 60-70 per cent of the total broadband penetration in Punjab as its potential subscribers for IPTV in coming years.

Having already launched its services across six regions in the state, the company is eyeing more districts this year.

At present Aksh Optifibre Limited has its presence in Jalandhar, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Patiala and Ferozepur. The company is planning to launch its service from Sangrur as well in couple of months.

Regional Head, Aksh Optifibre Limited Karun Dhawan said the company, that was planning to cover 20 more cities across India by the end of 2010, was looking to add 5- 6 towns in Punjab.

Dhawan said the company was eyeing share in the rural markets of Punjab too. Dhawan maintained Aksh Optifibre Limited intended to increase the subscriber base through aggressive marketing strategy and planned to strengthen its operations in Punjab by expanding its partner ecosystem.

Source: Business Standard

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