All Entries Tagged With: "FIFA World Cup"
Airtel enters high definition arena, launches set-top boxes
Airtel digital TV, the DTH arm of Bharti Airtel, is launching its High Definition service, with set-top boxes (STBs) priced at Rs 2,840, further fueling the price war in the sector. Its competitors like Tata Sky, Dish TV, Reliance BIG TV and Sun Direct have already launched their high definition (HD) services at various price points to attract new subscribers. “Airtel digital TV HD will be available at Rs 2,250 for our existing customers choosing to upgrade and Rs 2,840 for all new customers,” Bharti Airtel Director and CEO (DTH) Ajai Puri told PTI. HD transmissions offer better picture »»»
DTH cos unleash hi-definition war; slash price of set top box by 50%
NEW DELHI: Direct-to-home (DTH) television service providers have unleashed a price war leading to a fall in the cost of high-definition(HD) set top box by as much as 50% over the last few weeks. Tata Sky launched its high-definition (HD) set top box that allows a subscriber to receive television content with superior image and sound quality at Rs 2,599 last week, forcing market leader Dish TV to slash its prices by 50% within days of its launch to remain competitive. Competition is likely to only intensify with others like Videocon and Airtel expected to launch their HD box within the next few »»»
ESPN STAR Sports Brings to its Viewers FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa & Wimbledon in High Definition Mode
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Friday, June 18, 2010: ESPN STAR Sports, Asia’s leading sports broadcaster, has tied-up with the leading DTH operators Dish TV, Airtel digital TV and Tata Sky to bring to its viewers FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa & Wimbledon 2010 in High Definition mode. The high definition audio video experience takes television viewing to an entirely new paradigm. The HD telecast immensely enriches the viewing experience of live sports as compared to standard definition viewing. The telecast of the two sporting extravaganzas in high definition is expected to aid in the penetration »»»
Watch heart stopping FIFA action on Reliance BIG TV
Once the customer purchases this special sports package, he can make use of it for a period of 60 days from the date of purchase. Get all set to watch heart- stopping FIFA action on your Reliance BIG TV. The country’s leading Direct- to- Home (DTH) service provider has introduced free sports packages just for its soccer crazy north – eastern customers.This offer is available on the “Rs 1590- 2 months Silver Pack” and will be valid till June 30, 2010. Once the customer purchases this special sports package, he can make use of it for a period of 60 days from the date of purchase. Commenting »»»
Action hots up inside the box
A packed sports calendar for 2010-11 has convinced consumers to take home a digital set-top box. When a cricket-crazy nation like ours starts counting days to soccer matches, or starts crossing out dates to the Wimbledon, you know why set-top box (STB) retailers eye sports fans with a renewed interest. Around 21 million of the country’s 130 million TV sets use Direct to Home (DTH) services, while 84 million have cable connections. The DTH base is set to reach 30 million this year, courtesy the sporting events. Confident that the rise in interest in global sporting events like the Indian Premier »»»
Videocon d2h to woo football fans with ‘Golden Goal’ offer
MUMBAI: DTH service provider Videocon d2h has launched a one-month ‘Golden Goal’ offer during the Fifa World Cup commencing today. New customers, purchasing Videocon d2h Satellite Box or Satellite DVD during the offer period, will get Gold Sports Pack free for four months. The Gold Sports Pack offers the maximum number of sports channels including ESPN and Star Sports and will make the football viewing experience special for customers during the World Cup, the company said. Videocon d2h is targeting one million subscribers by June-end. Said Bharat Business Channel Ltd (Videocon d2h) »»»
DTH business booms in state
The FIFA World Cup is turning out to be a bumper harvest for the direct-to-home (DTH) service providers in the State. With the companies offering free subscription of ESPN-Star Sports bouquet with new connections, making the most of the FIFA World Cup 2010 mania, the number of new subscribers has doubled. Airtel Digital TV, which is offering free subscription for five months, added more than 70 new subscribers on Wednesday in Malappuram district alone. ‘‘Apart from the Northern districts, demand for new connections has increased in Thiruvananthapuram. Usually, we provide around 15 new connections »»»
