Archive for May, 2010
High-definition content is the next level for DTH
The country’s largest direct-to-home (DTH) operator, Dish TV, with 7.3 million subscribers, has now launched high definition DTH service offering five high-definition (HD) channels. Managing director Jawahar Goel speaks to Ashish Sinha on the company’s plans and targets. Excerpts: What is the future of HD in the Indian broadcasting space? HD television in the country is what colour television was after the Asian Games in 1982. According to my estimate, there will be 30-40 HD channels within the current fiscal. We are launching five HD channels, but customers will only pay for four and get the »»»
Dishtv launches its high-definition service – Dish Tru HD
The DTH (direct-to-home) player, Dishtv has launched its high-definition (HD) service – Dish Tru HD. Among DTH service providers, Sun Network and Reliance Big TV already provide the HD service. Announcing the launch of the service, Jawahar Goel, managing director, Dishtv said, “In other parts of the world such as the US, DTH players offer high-definition service to viewers. A few Indian players are also currently offering the service. We took some time in introducing the service, due to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry’s restrictions on the launch of new channels.” The »»»
Dish TV: FIFA WC 2010 on HD for Indian fans
New Delhi: Soccer fans in the country would get an opportunity to experience this year’s most anticipated event- FIFA World Cup – in a new paradigm as the premier international football tournmament would be available for the first time to the Dish TV consumers on High Definition (HD). Besides the football World Cup, starting June 11 in South Africa, this enhanched picture and sound quality which offers the viewers a near-stadium experience with 1081i resolution would be provided to the Indian Dish TV consumers during the Commonwealth Games and the 2011 cricket World Cup in the sub-continent. The »»»
DTH: Excise penalty slapped on Tata, Airtel
Three months after the government amended the Delhi Entertainment and Betting tax to levy entertainment tax on direct-to-home (DTH) television services, two major players — Tata Sky and Bharti Airtel — are not paying the government its dues. Tata Sky has even challenged the amendment in the High Court. In notices sent to both service providers on Tuesday, the Excise department has now slapped a penalty of 25 per cent of the total tax due. Tata Sky has been asked to pay Rs 1.5 crore, while Bharti Airtel has to pay Rs 18 lakh. If the firms continue to ignore the notice from the Excise department, »»»
My Name Is Khan to be telecast across DTH platforms in India
MUMBAI: The Shah Rukh Khan starrer My Name Is Khan will be telecast across all Direct To Home (DTH) platforms namely Tata Sky, Dish TV, Sun Direct, Airtel Digital TV, Videocon D2H and Big TV. The movie will be aired on their Pay Per View (PPV) service and has been priced at Rs 50 per screening. Videocon d2h will premiere the movie from May 27, 2010 as part of its Pay Per View offerings. Videocon d2h CEO Anil Khera said, “We want to present to our customers the very best which will ensure customer delight be it via our content, services and even technological advancements. Now view latest »»»
My Name is Khan premieres on Videocon d2h platform
“We want to present to our customers the very best which will ensure customer delight be it via our content, services & even technological advancements. Now view latest movies in multiplex picture quality & sound right in your living room.” My Name is Khan – the block buster movie from Dharma Productions & Red Chillies starring Shahrukh Khan & Kajol, which received fantastic reviews across the globe, can now be viewed on your very own Videocon d2h Movies Pay Per View from May 27, 2010. Anil Khera, CEO, Videocon d2h said: “We want to present to our customers the very best »»»
Reliance Big TV revamps website to promote VAS
MUMBAI: Reliance Big TV has enhanced its official website in a bid to use it as an effective marketing tool that will help garner new customers as well as to promote VAS to existing customers. The new site’s launch has been strategically timed with the launch of Reliance BIG TV’s HD DVR service to give the brand quotient a fillip in the space of internet advocacy. Three new applications have been introduced in the new site:- - Product Calculator/Comparator: This will help customers to explore the packages and let them create their channel package. - Program Guide: This application will »»»
