In a bid to increase their subscriber base, several over-the-top (OTT) players are looking to make their offerings easier on consumers’ pockets. The strategy is two-pronged: offer packages for shorter tenures — durations of even less than a month — and also allow consumers to buy subscriptions to select content. Consider this: Netflix has recently
Since the new DTH plans have been implemented in the DTH and cable TV market, operators are finding it tough to sustain attract more consumers. The new regulations have brought in a completely different kind of structure have made it more complicating than before to subscribe to a DTH operator. In order to boost revenue,
Despite the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) allowing cable and direct-to-home (DTH) subscribers freedom to only pay for channels they choose, their annual bill will still be higher compared to the bouquet of same channels they had opted for before the regulator came out with the new regulatory framework. Trai’s new framework for cable
TRAI had earlier extended the migration deadline for its new rules for DTH and cable TV subscribers to 31 March 2019. The new regime, which became effective on 1 February was were expected to revolutionize Indian TV watching as it allows the users to choose and pay only for the channels they want. RS Sharma,
Good news for the amateurs of the IPL. Two major DTH service providers Tata Sky and Airtel Country Digital TV have a free sports channel for your users. According to a report by Telecom Talk, although this facility will remain only for the current cricket season i.e., on the night of May 19 at 12 a.m. That means
One of the biggest cricket event, IPL 2019 has started in the country. To cash in the months-long sports event and gain the allegedly lost viewership due to new tariff rules, DTH providers have reportedly started offering sports channels for free. According to TelecomTalk, both Airtel Digital TV and Tata Sky are offering a host
You know that the telecom regulator recently gave freedom to the viewers to select their favorite channels and pay as per their new rules. In it, the DTH bill of anybody is reduced and it is also extended for someone. Meanwhile, there is a special offer for you, where you can watch the TV for five
Tata Sky channels selection process: TRAI’s new rules for DTH and cable channels have been implemented since February 1, 2019. Under the new rules, users are required to select the channels they want to watch for a network capacity fee (NCF) of Rs 130 plus 18 per cent GST for 100 channels. In case users
ACT Fibernet is making it easier for the subscribers to couple their Netflix membership with the monthly broadband plan so as to lessen the pile of payment reminders. The broadband company has partnered Netflix for the new service, which also incentivises the subscribers with cashback of up to Rs 500. The subscribers in the cities
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) introduced the new tariff regime which changed a lot of things about the pricing of channels, channel packs, and the way of operation for cable and DTH operators. However, in its run-up to the tariff implementation deadline of March 31, the regulator is ensuring that it is addressing
