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Entertainment duty on DTH gets Assembly clearance
The Congress today accused the ruling alliance of trying to further monopolise the cable television network in the state by imposing additional tax on direct-to-home (DTH) services. Urging the state government to reconsider the Bill that would make DTH costlier by levy of entertainment duty, Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira said imposition of the tax on DTH will curb the freedom of expression.
Soon, switch over to any DTH firm
New Delhi: Mobile number portability remains a distant dream but DTH portability will become a reality in the next few weeks. DTH portability—also called interoperability—will enable consumers to change their DTH operators without changing their DTH set-top box (STB).
Value addition becoming clincher for DTH firms
After his wedding last September, Ashutosh Kumar used to watch at least one movie in a multiplex every weekend with his wife. The ambience of the theatre prompted the movie buff in him to shell out Rs 300 for two tickets. The habit, however, changed soon after he got a direct-to-home (DTH) connection this January.
Discovery HD launches in India on Sun Direct
MUMBAI: Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific has announced the launch of Discovery HD, the 24-hour high-definition channel, in India. The English language channel is available at Rs 25 per month and will remain ad-free. Discovery HD will be available on Sun Direct channel No 965.
Sun Direct offers Max channel free to woo subs during IPL
BANGALORE: In a bid to attract new subscribers, DTH service provider Sun Direct has decided to offer Max free on its platform with every new connection. Existing customers can also avail the offer provided they opt for 12 months recharge.
Sun Direct brings cheers to the Marathi Manoos
Sun Direct Pvt Ltd, the country’s 2nd largest direct-to-home (DTH) service provider announced the addition of two more channels for their Marathi viewers. The Marathi channel bouquet now includes Zee Talkies and Star Parvah which will take its Marathi channel count to six.
DTH companies see big money in ad innovation
Meena Pande, a 28-year-old marketing professional, is back from a hard day’s work. A direct-to-home (DTH) subscriber, she switches on her TV set to watch her favourite channel. What greets her, instead, is an advertisement.
DTH operators oppose suggestion to offer channels at a-la-carte rates
Prominent Direct-To-Home operators on Monday opposed any suggestion to offer television channels on their platform at a-la-carte rates. Responding to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s supplementary consultation paper on tariff related issues, DTH operators have opposed the suggestion of offering TV channels on their platform at a-la-carte rates as against the current system of offering them in various packages or bouquets.
Now, pay Rs 20 per month for DTH
After making life miserable for Delhiites by doing precious little to curb rising prices, the Government has now decided to levy tax on your home entertainment. Those viewing television through dish antennas will have to pay Rs 20 per connection per month from February 1.
ET Now hops on to Sun Direct
MUMBAI: ET Now, the English business news channel from Times Global Broadcasting Company Ltd (TGBCL), is now available on Sun Direct. The channel, which delivers news on stock markets, business and finance, will be on Sun Direct channel No 562.
