Updated: Bharti's Dth Service Launched - Airtel Digital

[@ksh@T 20]

Source: The Hindu Business Line

NEW DELHI: Bharti group is likely to soft launch its direct-to-home service in the first week of October. The company, according to industry sources, is hoping to get an FIPB approval before that. Market sources said the sales team has sounded out October 8 as the launch date.

A Bharti spokesperson said the company does not comment on market speculation, while adding "we have said we will launch our DTH service by this year". Government had earlier asked Bharti group to seek a separate FIPB approval within three months for it s upcoming DTH services.

"The DTH licensee Bharti Telemedia is ordered to seek separate FIPB approval within three months from the date of issue of this order," a directive issued by Information and Broadcasting Ministry on August 25 said.

The I&B order follows replies by the company to its earlier show-cause notice over alleged 'violation' of FDI and other guidelines. As per the existing guidelines, any foreign investment in cable and broadcasting company requires FIPB approval.

The bone of contention was Bharti Airtel, the group's mobile telephony arm holding 40 per cent stake in Bharti Telemedia, as well as having a cable operator's licence, owning over the permitted stake in the DTH arm.

"Bharti Airtel, which has a 40 per cent share in the DTH licensee company, is registered as a cable operator. The eligibility condition for DTH license provides that the licensee shall not allow broadcasting and/or cable network companies to collective h old or own more than 20 per cent of the total paid up equity in the DTH venture," the notice had said. - PTI

Edited October 9, 2008 by @ksh@T

[Ganesh 0]

waiting to see them all fighting on the street for connections

[vmsanghrajka 0]

I somehow have a feeling that bharti wouldn't be able to pull off good DTH launch.. I have nothing to back up my statement, just based on my intuition.. Which is mostly correct.. lol

[Saurav 22]

I have seen Bharti Demo installed at a dealer shop, there is nothing for you to expect their failure.

Now we should expect DTH War for new Connection & Recharges.

[Dj 25]

i would like to witness this war for one... i have 4 functional tvs at any given time at my place... so far i have tried dish tv and tata sky and comparing all costs, local cable wala still is the best bet with his digital stb with each tv... what rules in his favour is the availability of all channels and the extra cost per tv...

[@ksh@T 20]

but man the main ingredient in the game is the STB, and they are of no use with other operator same as four year old RIM phones . . . work with their operators only! . . . each and every operator have their own T&C. . some owns the STB, some DISH . . . .how much STB will a person hv to purchase

even after TRAI order nothing has been done in this regarding . . .

[FEVIN-RAJ 61]

any news abt their launch ?

[@ksh@T 20]

no no news till nw . . .

but dth admin started on website

its airtel.in/dth

[Arun 795]

7 Oct 2008, 1712 hrs IST

Press Trust of India

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel has made its debut in the television space with the launch of its direct to-home (DTH) satellite television service, which will offer over 175 channels across the country from October 9.

The service will be available to customers through 21,000 retail points including Airtel Relationship Centres in 62 cities.

"This is a right time for Airtel to enter the market.... the launch of Airtel digital TV is the culmination of our 'three screens' strategy, which is to be present across mobile phone, computer and TV screens. We are very clear at Airtel and will take over as a leader of the sector as soon as possible," Airtel chief executive officer and managing director Manoj Kohli said.

At present, there are five DTH players in the Indian market. There are 225 million households across the country and the penetration is only 3 per cent for DTH services.

"There is a huge potential in this market.... We believe that the Indian DTH segment offers immense growth potential going forward. With added benefits of Airtel's strong brand equity and wide distribution network, we are well placed to emerge as a leading player in the segment," he added.

Initially, the company had introduced three different packages for the North and Southern markets.

For the Northern market, the package starts from Rs 2,499 and for the South, the package would start from Rs 1,499.

Depending on the language and genre of channels, the monthly tariffs would range from Rs 125 to Rs 424, he informed.

[@ksh@T 20]

Bharti Airtel to launch DTH services

7 Oct, 2008, 1424 hrs IST, ECONOMICTIMES.COM

Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of Airtel digital TV, its Direct To Home (DTH)

Satellite TV service. The service will be available to customers through 21,000 retail points including Airtel Relationship Centres in 62 cities across the country starting October 9, 2008. At present there are five DTH players in the Indian market.

On the occasion, Mr Manoj Kohli, CEO and Jt. MD, Bharti Airtel saud, "Today we are starting a new chapter in our journey, one that adds a new dimension to our existing product portfolio and is a major step towards transforming Airtel from just a telecom brand of lifestyle enabler. The launch of Airtel digital TV is the culmination of our three screens strategy, which is to be present across mobile phone, computer and TV screens."

Airtel digital TV uses the latest MPEG4 standard with DVB S2 technology, which translates into exceptional picture clarity and consistent high quality audio for the customer. This latest technology also enables delivery of more complex interactive content and is High Definition ready. Also, Airtel digital TV uses 20% larger dish antenna that offers better performance during rain.

Mr Atul Bindal, President- Telemedia Services, Bharti Airtel, added, "We believe that the Indian DTH segment offers immense growth potential going forward. Given our deep understanding of Indian customer, we believe that Airtel has created an excellent product offering. With added benefits of Airtel's strong brand equity and wide distribution network, we are well placed to emerge as a leading player in the segment."

Besides the latest technology., Airtel digital TV brings many firsts to the DTH segment in India:

1) Universal remote for both Set Top box and TV that offers enhanced viewer convenience

2)Highest Set Top Box memory enabling more interactive applications

3) Exclusive content such as World space radio

4) Interactive applications such as iMatinee (Book cinema tickets), iTravel (Browsw and book travel packages), iShop (Shop on TV for your favourite brands), iCity (Get your city's information) and Widgets (Update yourself on latest stock news). 8 screen iNews, 2/4 screen iSports

5) Amazing games with high quality graphics, refreshed every six weeks

6) Audio gain control for uniform audio levels across all channels

7) Simple and intuitive search

8) On screen account meter

9) Last viewed channel in case of power disruption/switch off

10) Low battery indicator on the screen.

The customer care is available in 8 different languages and a team of 800 professionally trained service engineers.

Initially, the company had introduced three different packages for the North and Southern markets.

For the Northern market, the package starts from Rs 2,499 and for the South, the package would start from Rs 1,499.

Depending on the language and genre of channels, the monthly tariffs would range from Rs 125 to Rs 424, he informed.

The company would also offer special deals for its eight million existing mobile, broadband and other customers.

[vIa:BS]

In the End the war will start when Videocon Launches it D2H . . . Am waiting eagerly for that

Edited October 7, 2008 by @ksh@T

[Saurav 22]

Launch Rates are almost similar to BIG TV. Hope they give a good free time period.

I think purchasing a New DTH is becoming cheaper than monthly packs.

[manishag 17]

i don't expect much from Bharti because they are the biggest Robbers in india

[@ksh@T 20]

[vIa:dth-radio-iptv]

Bharti, R-ADAG rivalry spills over to DTH arena

NEW DELHI: After telecom, the corporate rivalry between R-ADAG and Bharti has

spilled over to the DTH arena. And early indications are that this will be a sizzling hot battle as well. Even before Bharti Airtel could launch its DTH operations, R-ADAG’s DTH company Big TV tried to steal the thunder from its launch marketing campaign by releasing advertisiments that closely resembled the latter’s teaser ads.

Mid last week, Bharti Airtel had released its teaser advertisements with the tag line, “see you at home soon” and “see you at home on October 9” without mentioning the name of the company or the product offering that was being advertised. Reliance ADAG’s DTH arm Big TV a few days ago launched its own ads with a similar ad and tag line which focused on its pay per view movie channels which it plans to introduce during the festive season.

Both the DTH players logos use red-and-white colours, which added further to the confusion. DTH blogs across the Net expressed utter confusion about who’s advertisements the teasers belonged to, as both looked very similar and used the same tag line.

When contacted, Big TV CEO Arun Kapoor refused to comment. Bharti Airtel CEO & JMD Manoj Kohli said, “We had decided to release the teaser advertisements during the Navratri period. Also, we had decided the media launch on the same day (Tuesday) as per our original plan. We will launch the main campaign on October 9 as indicated by the teaser ads. So everything is as per our plan. We believe we have a superior product. We have heard all about these imitations but nothing has deviated us from our plans.”

Bharti digital television’s ad agency JWT refused to comment. Madhukar Kamath, the MD & CEO of Mudra Communications who manages the Big TV account said: “Big TV is a superior product. We look for every single consumer connect opposrtunity to drive home our superior product quality, and we will continue to tap whatever similar opportunities are available in future as well.” In the past, cola majors Coca-Cola and Pepsi have indulged in advertising wars often with spoofs directed at each others’ tag-lines and story boards.

[vIa:ET]

as far as i kow the p[lans of tata sky are the best in the market actually each and every dth operator is trying to confuse the end user . . . .so that they can maeke money thats it . . . tat's best and the simplest plans

Edited October 8, 2008 by @ksh@T

[FEVIN-RAJ 61]

oooooofff .. nothing more than BIG tv

lets wait for videocon...

[@ksh@T 20]

hey FEVIN-RAJ

dont u say again that lets wait for sterling group after videocon. aint it . . . . i suppose TATA)SKY to be the best in plans . .the simplest

[@ksh@T 20]

Guys theInteractive features are as follows:

iAstro

Start your day with guidance from the stars. iAstro provides daily predictions as per your Sun Sign and Numerology. Get simplified Panchang for next 3 days with Rahu Kaal and Shubh Kaal and also details about each Sun Sign.

Press iTV key on remote to launch the Interactive Home. Choose iAstro from the list using the ok key from remote.

Choose from the sections shown on iAstro Home.

iCity

iCity is a comprehensive guide to your city. You will get information on shopping, events, ordering food, recharge outlets, local businesses, their location on the map and the traffic situation in case you wish to reach there.

Press iTV from your remote and choose iCity.

iLearn

Learning is fun with Airtel digitalTV. We bring to you lessons for young students designed to make learning fun. They will love it if they can watch TV and revise their classroom lessons all together.

Learning is fun with Airtel digitalTV. We bring to you lessons for young students designed to make learning fun. They will love it if they can watch TV and revise their classroom lessons all together.

Covering Classes 1 – 5 <highlight the options on the screen> the Multiple Choice Questions and the Video Learning Modules run parallel to the school curriculum keeping your child abreast with the lessons in a fun way!

Choose the class from iLearn home. You can also choose to view Video Based Learning or view the Time Table for the next week.

iMatinee

No more standing in long queues or waiting on the telephone booking lines for booking movie tickets. Now using your TV you can buy movie tickets for the latest movie on, at the multiplex near your home.

We have all the famous multiplexes with us showing details of the tickets available for the latest blockbusters. You can book for up till 2 days in advance and leisurely walk-in the hall to enjoy the movie with your friends or family.

Press iTV and choose iMatinee to view the latest movies on, in your city.

iNet

iNet brings alive the Internet right on your television set. You can stay updated with stock updates, news, views and more using widgets or you can browse the Airtel website (airtel.in) on your television!

Experience internet on television for the first time only on Airtel digital TV.

iNews

iNews is an exciting news application which lets you see multiple news channels at once. You no longer have to wait for your section to come on the news. You can see all sections of the news one 1 screen

One Mainstream news channel – NDTV 24X7

One Business news channel – NDTV Profit

Headlines

Sports News

National News

International News

Showbiz News

Weather Forecasts, and

Special Features - all in one screen!

This is not all you can actually ‘read’ the headlines and summary of each story to get a quick update on the news. So now the news works on your demand.

To watch press iTV key on your remote and choose iNews.

iShop

Shopping no more means spending hours in the sun or traffic. You can now order flowers, buy mobile phones, digicams, home appliances, etc from the comfort of your home. Airtel digital TV brings you a unique shopping experience where your TV will show a wide variety of products offered to you at a great discount.

All you need to do is browse through our catalogue and shop right from the comfort of your home.

To watch press iTV key on your remote and choose iShop.

iSports

iSports is all about loving your sport. We bring to your fingertips a larger than life experience inside the world of sports. View player stats, detailed live scores, on-demand highlights and much more.

It gives extensive details about cricket, multiple videos, statistics, player profiles, team status etc. - all in one click. Enjoy the experience by going to iTV home page and choosing iSports.

To watch press iTV key on your remote and choose iSports.

iTravel

Wondering where to head to on the next long weekend? Do you end up making the travel plans without your family and wish you could include ‘all’ of them next time you choose your destination?

We offer a unique solution to your travel planning dilemma. Now your TV can bring your travel options right to your living room where all family members can come together and make travel plans.

iTravel service provides hotel room details for top destinations all across. All you need to do is press the iTV button on your remote, choose iTravel and choose your destination. You will see a list of hotels with room rates, inclusions, etc to make sure you have the perfect holiday. Bon Voyage!

Edited October 9, 2008 by @ksh@T

[commonman 228]

What channels are on offer for the north? The website seems not updated with the Mega/Ultra plans or the Top-ups.

Edited October 10, 2008 by commonman

[FEVIN-RAJ 61]

pls post the whole channel list

[@ksh@T 20]

well this is the complete channel list as of now.

wait for more updates

[FEVIN-RAJ 61]

In the case of Regional channels in Malayalam,

Airtel and tata sky gives 6 channels only

BIG Tv gives 10 channels with a cost of 2200 per year

[@ksh@T 20]

well amazing no one has noticed what has to be . . . i must say no serious readers . . . please read the below

iNet

iNet brings alive the Internet right on your television set. You can stay updated with stock updates, news, views and more using widgets or you can browse the Airtel website (airtel.in) on your television!

Experience internet on television for the first time only on Airtel digital TV.

Guys are you all sleeping or the thread is of no use

Now the complete list

PACKAGES

REST OF INDIA

Value for 65 Channels @ Rs.99/- per month

Colors, Sony, 9X, Star One, Sab TV, Star Ustav, Zoom, DD National, DD Bharti, India TV, NDTV India, Star News, IBN7, News 24, CNBC Awaaz, CNN IBN, Times Now, CNBC TV18, Manorama News, DD News, DD Lok Sabha, DD Rajya Sabha, Channel [V], 9XM, B4U Music, Mh1, Discovery Channel, The History Channel, DD Gyan Darshan, Aastha, Sanskar, God TV, Set Max, Star Gold, Toon Disney, Disney Channel, DD Sports, Fashion TV, Jaya TV, Jaya Plus, Star Vijay, Kalaignar TV, Asianet, Asianet Plus, Aakaash Bangla, 24 Ghanta, ETC Punjabi, DD Kashmir, DD Urdu, NE TV.

WorldSpace Radio

Spin, Up Country, Farishta, Moksha, Gandharva, Shruti, Spandana, Sonar, Umang, Falak.

Interactive Channels

iMatinee, iShop, iTravel, iAstro, Games.

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Economy = Value + 35 Channels @ Rs.199/- per month

Colors, Sony, 9X, Star One, Sab TV, Star Ustav, Zoom, DD National, DD Bharti, India TV, NDTV India, Star News, IBN7, News 24, CNBC Awaaz, CNN IBN, Times Now, CNBC TV18, Manorama News, DD News, DD Lok Sabha, DD Rajya Sabha, Channel [V], 9XM, B4U Music, Mh1, Discovery Channel, The History Channel, DD Gyan Darshan, Aastha, Sanskar, God TV, Set Max, Star Gold, Toon Disney, Disney Channel, DD Sports, Fashion TV, Jaya TV, Jaya Plus, Star Vijay, Kalaignar TV, Asianet, Asianet Plus, Aakaash Bangla, 24 Ghanta, ETC Punjabi, DD Kashmir, DD Urdu, NE TV, Star Plus, Zee TV, NDTV Imagine, Sahara One, Aaj Tak, Zee News, NDTV 24x7, NDTV Profit, Headlines Today, BBC World News, Zee Cinema, Filmy, UTV Hindi Movies, World Movies, Hungama, Nick, Animax, National Geographic Channel, Animal Planet, Vh1, ETC, Star Ananda, ETV Bangla, Zee Bangla, ETV Marathi, Zee Punjabi, ETV Oriya, OTV, ETV Urdu, ETV Bihar, ETV Rajasthan.

WorldSpace Radio

Spin, Up Country, Farishta, Moksha, Gandharva, Shruti, Spandana, Sonar, Umang, Falak.

Interactive Channels

iMatinee, iShop, iTravel, iAstro, Games, iNews, iLearn, iCity, iNet.

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Mega = Economy + 13 Channels @ Rs.249/- per month

Colors, Sony, 9X, Star One, Sab TV, Star Ustav, Zoom, DD National, DD Bharti, India TV, NDTV India, Star News, IBN7, News 24, CNBC Awaaz, CNN IBN, Times Now, CNBC TV18, Manorama News, DD News, DD Lok Sabha, DD Rajya Sabha, Channel [V], 9XM, B4U Music, Mh1, Discovery Channel, The History Channel, DD Gyan Darshan, Aastha, Sanskar, God TV, Set Max, Star Gold, Toon Disney, Disney Channel, DD Sports, Fashion TV, Jaya TV, Jaya Plus, Star Vijay, Kalaignar TV, Asianet, Asianet Plus, Aakaash Bangla, 24 Ghanta, ETC Punjabi, DD Kashmir, DD Urdu, NE TV, Star Plus, Zee TV, NDTV Imagine, Sahara One, Aaj Tak, Zee News, NDTV 24x7, NDTV Profit, Headlines Today, BBC World News, Zee Cinema, Filmy, UTV Hindi Movies, World Movies, Hungama, Nick, Animax, National Geographic Channel, Animal Planet, Vh1, ETC, Star Ananda, ETV Bangla, Zee Bangla, ETV Marathi, Zee Punjabi, ETV Oriya, OTV, ETV Urdu, ETV Bihar, ETV Rajasthan, Star World, AXN, Star Movies, PIX, MTV, Discovery Travel & Living, NDTV Good Times, Zee Trendz, Cartoon Network, Pogo, UTV Bindass Movies, CNN, Zee Business.

WorldSpace Radio

Spin, Up Country, Farishta, Moksha, Gandharva, Shruti, Spandana, Sonar, Umang, Falak.

Interactive Channels

iMatinee, iShop, iTravel, iAstro, Games, iNews, iLearn, iCity, iNet.

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Ultra = Mega + 23 Channels @ Rs.424/- per month

Colors, Sony, 9X, Star One, Sab TV, Star Ustav, Zoom, DD National, DD Bharti, India TV, NDTV India, Star News, IBN7, News 24, CNBC Awaaz, CNN IBN, Times Now, CNBC TV18, Manorama News, DD News, DD Lok Sabha, DD Rajya Sabha, Channel [V], 9XM, B4U Music, Mh1, Discovery Channel, The History Channel, DD Gyan Darshan, Aastha, Sanskar, God TV, Set Max, Star Gold, Toon Disney, Disney Channel, DD Sports, Fashion TV, Jaya TV, Jaya Plus, Star Vijay, Kalaignar TV, Asianet, Asianet Plus, Aakaash Bangla, 24 Ghanta, ETC Punjabi, DD Kashmir, DD Urdu, NE TV, Star Plus, Zee TV, NDTV Imagine, Sahara One, Aaj Tak, Zee News, NDTV 24x7, NDTV Profit, Headlines Today, BBC World News, Zee Cinema, Filmy, UTV Hindi Movies, World Movies, Hungama, Nick, Animax, National Geographic Channel, Animal Planet, Vh1, ETC, Star Ananda, ETV Bangla, Zee Bangla, ETV Marathi, Zee Punjabi, ETV Oriya, OTV, ETV Urdu, ETV Bihar, ETV Rajasthan, Star World, AXN, Star Movies, PIX, MTV, Discovery Travel & Living, NDTV Good Times, Zee Trendz, Cartoon Network, Pogo, UTV Bindass Movies, CNN, Zee Business, Star Cricket, ESPN, Star Sports, Neo Cricket, Neo Sports, Ten Sports, Zee Sports, HBO, Zee Studio, MGM, Isaiaruvi, Raj TV, ETV, ETV2, ETV Kannada, Star Majha, Zee Marathi, Zee Talkies, ETV Gujarati, Zee Gujarati, Star Jolsha, Zee Cafe.

WorldSpace Radio

Spin, Up Country, Farishta, Moksha, Gandharva, Shruti, Spandana, Sonar, Umang, Falak.

Interactive Channels

iMatinee, iShop, iTravel, iAstro, Games, iNews, iLearn, iCity, iNet, iSports.

SOUTH

South Value for 79 Channels @ Rs.99/- per month

Sun TV, Sun News, Sun Music, KTV, Chutti TV, Jaya TV, Jaya Plus, Isaiaruvi, Kalaignar TV, Raj TV, Star Vijay, Gemini TV, Teja TV, ETV, ETv2, Maa TV, TV9 Telugu, Zee Telugu, Udaya TV, Udaya Movies, ETV Kannada, TV9 Kannada, Zee Kannada, Kiran TV, Surya TV, Asianet, Asianet Plus, Manorama News, Kairali, ETV Urdu, DD Urdu, DD Kashmir, Star Plus, Colors, 9X, Zoom, Star World, DD National, DD Bharti, India TV, NDTV India, Star News, IBN7, News 24, CNN IBN, Times Now, CNBC TV18, DD News, DD Lok Sabha, DD Rajya Sabha, Channel [V], 9XM, B4U Music, Mh1, Toon Disney, Hungama, Disney Channel, Aastha, Sanskar, God TV, The History Channel, DD Gyan Darshan, DD Sports, FTV.

WorldSpace Radio

Spin, Up Country, Farishta, Moksha, Gandharva, Shruti, Spandana, Sonar, Umang, Falak.

Interactive Channels

iMatinee, iShop, iTravel, iAstro, Games.

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South Economy = South Value + 38 Channels @ Rs.249/- per month

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WorldSpace Radio

Spin, Up Country, Farishta, Moksha, Gandharva, Shruti, Spandana, Sonar, Umang, Falak.

Interactive Channels

iMatinee, iShop, iTravel, iAstro, Games, iNews, iLearn, iCity, iNet.

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South Ultra = South Economy + 27 Channels @ Rs.424/- per month

Sun TV, Sun News, Sun Music, KTV, Chutti TV, Jaya TV, Jaya Plus, Isaiaruvi, Kalaignar TV, Raj TV, Star Vijay, Gemini TV, Teja TV, ETV, ETv2, Maa TV, TV9 Telugu, Zee Telugu, Udaya TV, Udaya Movies, ETV Kannada, TV9 Kannada, Zee Kannada, Kiran TV, Surya TV, Asianet, Asianet Plus, Manorama News, Kairali, ETV Urdu, DD Urdu, DD Kashmir, Star Plus, Colors, 9X, Zoom, Star World, DD National, DD Bharti, India TV, NDTV India, Star News, IBN7, News 24, CNN IBN, Times Now, CNBC TV18, DD News, DD Lok Sabha, DD Rajya Sabha, Channel [V], 9XM, B4U Music, Mh1, Toon Disney, Hungama, Disney Channel, Aastha, Sanskar, God TV, The History Channel, DD Gyan Darshan, DD Sports, FTV, Sony, Star One, Sab TV, Star Ustav, AXN, Aaj Tak, CNBC Awaaz, NDTV 24x7, Headlines Today, BBC World News, CNN, NDTV Profit, UTVi News, Set Max, Star Gold, UTV Hindi Movies, Star Movies, Pix, World Movies, Cartoon Network, Pogo, Nick, Animax, Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery Travel & Living, NDTV Good Times, Zee Trendz, MTV, Vh1, ETV Bihar, ETV Rajasthan, ETV Marathi, NDTV Imagine, Sahara One, Zee Cafe, Filmy, HBO, Zee Studio, MGM, Aakaash Bangla, ETV Bangla, Star Jolsha, Star Ananda, 24 Ghanta, Star Majha, Zee Talkies, ETV Gujarati, ETV Oriya, NE TV, OTV, PTC Punjabi, Star Cricket, ESPN, Star Sports, Neo Cricket, Neo Sports, Ten Sports, Zee Sports.

WorldSpace Radio

Spin, Up Country, Farishta, Moksha, Gandharva, Shruti, Spandana, Sonar, Umang, Falak.

Interactive Channels

iMatinee, iShop, iTravel, iAstro, Games, iNews, iLearn, iCity, iNet, iSports.

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TOP-UP'S

South Plus for 22 Channels @ Rs.75/- per month

Sun TV, Chutti TV, Sun Music, KTV, Sun News, Isaiaruvi, Raj TV, Gemini TV, Teja TV, ETV, ETV2, Maa TV, TV9 Telugu, Zee Telugu, Udaya TV, Udaya Movies, ETV Kannada, TV9 Kannada, Zee Kannada, Kiran TV, Surya TV, Kairali

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Hindi Plus for 8 Channels @ Rs.49/- per month

Star Plus, Zee TV, NDTV Imagine, Sahara One, Zee Cinema, Filmy, UTV Hindi Movies, Zee Punjabi

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East Plus for 6 Channels @ Rs.30/- per month

Star Jolsha, Zee Bangla, ETV Bangla, Star Ananda, ETV Oriya, OTV

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West Plus for 6 Channels @ Rs.35/- per month

Star Majha, ETV Marathi, Zee Talkies, Zee Marathi, ETV Gujarati, Zee Gujarati

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ESPN Plus for 4 Channels @ Rs.45/- per month

Star Cricket, ESPN, Star Sports, iSports

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Neo Plus * for 3 Channels @ Rs.30/- per month

Neo Cricket, Neo Sports, iSports

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Ten Sports * @ Rs.15/- per month

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Zee Sports * @ Rs.15/- per month

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English News Plus for 4 Channels @ Rs.35/- per month

NDTV 24x7, NDTV Profit, BBC World News, CNN

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Hindi News Plus for 2 Channels @ Rs.15/- per month

Zee News, Zee Business

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Cine Plus for 4 Channels @ Rs.35/- per month

HBO, Zee Studio, MGM, Zee Cafe

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Kids Plus for 2 Channels @ Rs.25/- per month

Cartoon Network, Pogo

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Lifestyle Plus for 2 Channels @ Rs.15/- per month

NDTV Good Times, Zee Trendz

* Neo Plus, Ten Sports & Zee Sports top ups have to be taken for minimum period of 6 months.

Prices inclusive of applicable taxes.

[via:dth-iptv-radio]

Edited October 11, 2008 by @ksh@T

[Honest 836]

My dear Akshat, Internet on TV is a good service, but I think their is a limitation on the usage. That means we can only surf the Airtel website.

Regards.

[@ksh@T 20]

but kamal even if its in initial stages its one of the best thing in a 'dth' . and speed u cd verywell imagine

[Honest 836]

^^^

Yes my dear Akshat, no doubt Internet on Tv could be the best thing with magnificent speeds.

Regards.

[@ksh@T 20]

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