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DishTV launches Kids Active in partnership with Shemaroo

MUMBAI: Value added services has been a focus area, a clear differentiator and an integral part of our offering. By not leaving any stone unturned in order to provide a wide range of content and services to its subscribers, DishTV Asia’s largest DTH brand has partnered with Shemaroo, one of India’s leading entertainment content houses that provides learning and entertainment to launch a new premium service called Kids Active and enhanced its bouquet of value added services to 10.

With the launch of Kids Active service, the DTH category’s most trusted brand has doubled their active services since last six months. Kids Active offers original content ranging from exciting stories, movies, songs, scientific experiment series and many more shows.

Kids Active is packaged 24X7, ad free infotainment service for kids in the age group of 6-12 years. With the activation of the service, subscribers get an opportunity to view Tales of Akbar & Birbal in English, animation songs, jungle tales, children’s movies and show promos, Grandpas treasure of wonderful stories and fun learning with scientific experiments.

DishTV CEO said, “We are delighted to announce our specialty offering targeted at the youngest generation. Kids segment is an area which is constantly in focus for us. Launch of Kids Active service is yet another step for us to enhance our value added services portfolio and cater to a wider set of audience.”

Kids Active is a premium ad free subscription based service targeted at enhancing the TV viewing of DishTV’s young subscribers. This service will be available as a free preview till the 24 October, after which a nominal amount of Rs 25 per month will be charged. This Kids Active service will be available on channel number 514 on DishTV.

Dish TV is Asia Pacific’s largest direct-to-home (DTH) company and part of one of India’s biggest media conglomerate – the ‘Zee’ Group. Dish TV has on its platform more than 575 channels & services including 22 audio channels and over 55 HD channels & services. Dish TV uses the NSS-6 satellite platform which is unique in the Indian subcontinent owing to its automated power control and contoured beam which makes it suitable for use in ITU K and N rain zones ideally suited for India’s tropical climate. The company also has transponders on the Asiasat 5 platform and on the SES-8 platform which makes its total bandwidth capacity equal to 828 MHZ, the largest held by any DTH player in the country.

October 20, 2016
DishTV takes total HD channel count to 55; adds regional HD channels

MUMBAI: Catering to the demand of regional viewers and bringing them under the High Definition umbrella, DishTV, Asia’s largest DTH service provider, has added four new regional HD channels to its HD offerings. With addition of these channels, DishTV encourages regional language subscribers to opt for HD TV viewing in their preferred language such as Marathi, Kannada, Bangla & Telugu.

Dish TV is Asia Pacific’s largest direct-to-home (DTH) company and part of one of India’s biggest media conglomerate – the ‘Zee’ Group. Dish TV has on its platform more than 575 channels & services including 22 audio channels and over 55 HD channels & services.

DishTV India CEO Arun Kapoor said, “DishTV has always taken a lead in enhancing TV viewing experience and exploring opportunities to bring wholesome entertainment to the audience. With a sharp focus on regional language content, the move aims at connecting strongly with the regional language subscribers. Addition of four new regional HD channels will not only strengthen our presence in the HD space but will also diversify our offerings.”

Having already built a strong connection with the regional speaking audience through their regional channels in HD such as Gemini HD in Telugu, and Sun TV HD, Sun Music HD and KTV HD in Tamil, the addition of 4 more new channels exemplify DishTV’s commitment to cater to a wide range of viewers in all the regions. The newly added channels from DishTV include Zee Talkies HD, Colors Kannada HD, Colors Bangla HD and ETV HD. With these measures, DishTV has taken the total count of HD channels from 51 to 55.

DishTV’s newly added channels will be available to the subscriber for a free preview till November 1, 2016.

In order to take the most viewed HD channels to the households, DishTV has also introduced special festive offers to enable customers to opt for a new High-Definition connection by just paying Rs 120 extra. Customers just have to pay an introductory price of Rs. 1990 which will include subscription of one-month Super Family Pack/ Jumbo Pack and any one HD add-on (worth Rs 75) for one month at no extra cost. Customers will also get options to select HD sachets as per their interest at a nominal price of Rs.75.

Dish TV uses the NSS-6 satellite platform which is unique in the Indian subcontinent owing to its automated power control and contoured beam which makes it suitable for use in ITU K and N rain zones ideally suited for India’s tropical climate. The company also has transponders on the Asiasat 5 platform and on the SES-8 platform which makes its total bandwidth capacity equal to 828 MHZ, the largest held by any DTH player in the country.

October 18, 2016
DishTV takes total HD channel count to 55; adds regional HD channels

MUMBAI: Catering to the demand of regional viewers and bringing them under the High Definition umbrella, DishTV, Asia’s largest DTH service provider, has added four new regional HD channels to its HD offerings. With addition of these channels, DishTV encourages regional language subscribers to opt for HD TV viewing in their preferred language such as Marathi, Kannada, Bangla & Telugu.

Dish TV is Asia Pacific’s largest direct-to-home (DTH) company and part of one of India’s biggest media conglomerate – the ‘Zee’ Group. Dish TV has on its platform more than 575 channels & services including 22 audio channels and over 55 HD channels & services.

DishTV India CEO Arun Kapoor said, “DishTV has always taken a lead in enhancing TV viewing experience and exploring opportunities to bring wholesome entertainment to the audience. With a sharp focus on regional language content, the move aims at connecting strongly with the regional language subscribers. Addition of four new regional HD channels will not only strengthen our presence in the HD space but will also diversify our offerings.”

Having already built a strong connection with the regional speaking audience through their regional channels in HD such as Gemini HD in Telugu, and Sun TV HD, Sun Music HD and KTV HD in Tamil, the addition of 4 more new channels exemplify DishTV’s commitment to cater to a wide range of viewers in all the regions. The newly added channels from DishTV include Zee Talkies HD, Colors Kannada HD, Colors Bangla HD and ETV HD. With these measures, DishTV has taken the total count of HD channels from 51 to 55.

DishTV’s newly added channels will be available to the subscriber for a free preview till November 1, 2016.

In order to take the most viewed HD channels to the households, DishTV has also introduced special festive offers to enable customers to opt for a new High-Definition connection by just paying Rs 120 extra. Customers just have to pay an introductory price of Rs. 1990 which will include subscription of one-month Super Family Pack/ Jumbo Pack and any one HD add-on (worth Rs 75) for one month at no extra cost. Customers will also get options to select HD sachets as per their interest at a nominal price of Rs.75.

Dish TV uses the NSS-6 satellite platform which is unique in the Indian subcontinent owing to its automated power control and contoured beam which makes it suitable for use in ITU K and N rain zones ideally suited for India’s tropical climate. The company also has transponders on the Asiasat 5 platform and on the SES-8 platform which makes its total bandwidth capacity equal to 828 MHZ, the largest held by any DTH player in the country.

October 18, 2016
DTH players roll out festival offers

MUMBAI: Brands are bursting Diwali offers. As the festive season draws closer, all the D2H players, one after the other, are extending lucrative offers to consumers to buy their products and subscribe to their service. Tata Sky had run a promotional offer between 8 and 21 August on its tenth anniversary, under which it allowed subscribers to watch all its 500 plus channels at no extra cost.

DishTV has now come up with a special Diwali HD offer. Customers can opt for a high-definition set-top box at minimal additional cost just by paying Rs. 120 extra. The subscribers can also view HD channels via DishTV’s small HD entertainment add-on packs.

DTH operator Videocon d2h has hopped on to the bandwagon of the promotional offers. Videocon boasts of a 11-12 million active subscriber base and has branded the promotion as “Khushiyon kee Diwali.”

New Videocon subscribers will have to pay only Rs 1820 for HD or Rs 1620 for a standard definition connection. On choosing a monthly subscription plan, the newbie can instantaneously upgrade themselves to the next higher upgrade plan for two months at no cost. Additionally, existing subscribers can also avail of the free two month upgrade by coughing up just Rs 10 extra on their monthly plan. The DTH operator had upped its prices by a minimum of about Rs 20 a month across subscription packges on account of the rise in service tax, various levies and other input costs.

Says Videocon d2h executive chairman Saurabh Dhoot: “The festive season is all about mega enjoyment. This year our Diwali offer covers everyone from our existing subscriber to the potential subscriber opting for a new connection from Videocon d2h. This offer blends perfectly with our brand promise of providing wholesome entertainment for the family.”

Adds Videocon d2h CEO Anil Khera: “Our Khushiyon kee Diwali promotion from 1 October to 30 November h Nov gives our existing consumer to enjoy the festive season with an upgrade to the next higher monthly plan for 60 days. We strongly believe that this attractive offer will create waves in the market in this festive season.”

Videocon d2h offer subscribers 570 channels and services, including a host of regional channels. It offers a wide range of active services like smart services including smart English, smart games.

DishTV’s HD sachets capture the interest of consumers towards HD viewing by offering them the channels at a nominal price of Rs.75 for one. This offering enables DishTV subscribers to select these small packs as per their preferences and needs. “With users aspiring for HD channels, this move is to encourage them to embrace HD channels at a minimal cost,” said DishTV CEO Arun Kapoor.

For new HD connections, customers will now have to pay an introductory price of Rs. 1990 which will include subscription of one-month super family pack or jumbo pack and one HD add-on for one month at no extra cost. The new connection will also include a universal remote. DishTV has a complete offering and mix of 51 high-definition entertainment, music, news and regional language channels. The offer is available across all parts of the country.

October 6, 2016
DTH players roll out festival offers

MUMBAI: Brands are bursting Diwali offers. As the festive season draws closer, all the D2H players, one after the other, are extending lucrative offers to consumers to buy their products and subscribe to their service. Tata Sky had run a promotional offer between 8 and 21 August on its tenth anniversary, under which it allowed subscribers to watch all its 500 plus channels at no extra cost.

DishTV has now come up with a special Diwali HD offer. Customers can opt for a high-definition set-top box at minimal additional cost just by paying Rs. 120 extra. The subscribers can also view HD channels via DishTV’s small HD entertainment add-on packs.

DTH operator Videocon d2h has hopped on to the bandwagon of the promotional offers. Videocon boasts of a 11-12 million active subscriber base and has branded the promotion as “Khushiyon kee Diwali.”

New Videocon subscribers will have to pay only Rs 1820 for HD or Rs 1620 for a standard definition connection. On choosing a monthly subscription plan, the newbie can instantaneously upgrade themselves to the next higher upgrade plan for two months at no cost. Additionally, existing subscribers can also avail of the free two month upgrade by coughing up just Rs 10 extra on their monthly plan. The DTH operator had upped its prices by a minimum of about Rs 20 a month across subscription packges on account of the rise in service tax, various levies and other input costs.

Says Videocon d2h executive chairman Saurabh Dhoot: “The festive season is all about mega enjoyment. This year our Diwali offer covers everyone from our existing subscriber to the potential subscriber opting for a new connection from Videocon d2h. This offer blends perfectly with our brand promise of providing wholesome entertainment for the family.”

Adds Videocon d2h CEO Anil Khera: “Our Khushiyon kee Diwali promotion from 1 October to 30 November h Nov gives our existing consumer to enjoy the festive season with an upgrade to the next higher monthly plan for 60 days. We strongly believe that this attractive offer will create waves in the market in this festive season.”

Videocon d2h offer subscribers 570 channels and services, including a host of regional channels. It offers a wide range of active services like smart services including smart English, smart games.

DishTV’s HD sachets capture the interest of consumers towards HD viewing by offering them the channels at a nominal price of Rs.75 for one. This offering enables DishTV subscribers to select these small packs as per their preferences and needs. “With users aspiring for HD channels, this move is to encourage them to embrace HD channels at a minimal cost,” said DishTV CEO Arun Kapoor.

For new HD connections, customers will now have to pay an introductory price of Rs. 1990 which will include subscription of one-month super family pack or jumbo pack and one HD add-on for one month at no extra cost. The new connection will also include a universal remote. DishTV has a complete offering and mix of 51 high-definition entertainment, music, news and regional language channels. The offer is available across all parts of the country.

October 6, 2016
Ticket to fun and learning with DishTV

MUMBAI: These summer vacations for your kids will not be the same as; DishTV, Asia’s largest Direct to home service provider has announced yet another interesting initiative “Summer ticket- Apna fun adda” customized specially for your kids.

With DishTV’s summer ticket, your kids will not only just play games on our platform but can get completely delighted with the plethora of exciting kids movies, shows, stories and rhymes. DishTV is showcasing some really adorable kid’s stories such as Tina & the magical Alphabets, Jungle Tales and much more; programmes such as Rhyme time, Fruit Salad; rhymes and a movie (which will be showcased twice a day) on Kids box office (Channel No 248) this week and will continue to showcase it for the next 2 Months (60 days) for its children viewers. This special ticket will be available only for the active subscribers for a period of 60 days at a price of just Rs.9/ per month.

Summer Ticket:

The idea emerges from the consumer insight that children love to watch their favorite movies, recite rhymes, and love to watch shows and animations, once they like it. Hence kids in DishTV owning homes will now have the utter indulgence of enjoying unlimited and non-stop viewing of the kids’ movies on offer. DishTV’s gaming portal Playin TV has also offer 20 international games this summer with 2 new games getting added every month and a consumer friendly navigation and game selection menu, also now available on air.

Speaking on this initiative, DishTV chief executive officer Arun Kapoor said, “DishTV has always been a consumer friendly brand. All our previous offers have also been the result of in-depth consumer research and feedback. It gives us great pleasure to see it all result into the fast paced growth of our DishTV family. We would always work towards ensuring maximum possible value to our subscribers by launching such great offers in the future as well. DishTV “Summer ticket” is yet another innovation for existing as well as new DishTV subscribers, with non-stop indoor entertainment for kids at a cost equal to just Rs. 9 per month. Parents needs not worry about their kids playing outdoors this summer; Just get home a DishTV and keep them happily occupied, having loads of fun, with so much entertainment at their fingertips. So children and parents alike can have the coolest summer with DishTV.”

May 19, 2016
Ticket to fun and learning with DishTV

MUMBAI: These summer vacations for your kids will not be the same as; DishTV, Asia’s largest Direct to home service provider has announced yet another interesting initiative “Summer ticket- Apna fun adda” customized specially for your kids.

With DishTV’s summer ticket, your kids will not only just play games on our platform but can get completely delighted with the plethora of exciting kids movies, shows, stories and rhymes. DishTV is showcasing some really adorable kid’s stories such as Tina & the magical Alphabets, Jungle Tales and much more; programmes such as Rhyme time, Fruit Salad; rhymes and a movie (which will be showcased twice a day) on Kids box office (Channel No 248) this week and will continue to showcase it for the next 2 Months (60 days) for its children viewers. This special ticket will be available only for the active subscribers for a period of 60 days at a price of just Rs.9/ per month.

Summer Ticket:

The idea emerges from the consumer insight that children love to watch their favorite movies, recite rhymes, and love to watch shows and animations, once they like it. Hence kids in DishTV owning homes will now have the utter indulgence of enjoying unlimited and non-stop viewing of the kids’ movies on offer. DishTV’s gaming portal Playin TV has also offer 20 international games this summer with 2 new games getting added every month and a consumer friendly navigation and game selection menu, also now available on air.

Speaking on this initiative, DishTV chief executive officer Arun Kapoor said, “DishTV has always been a consumer friendly brand. All our previous offers have also been the result of in-depth consumer research and feedback. It gives us great pleasure to see it all result into the fast paced growth of our DishTV family. We would always work towards ensuring maximum possible value to our subscribers by launching such great offers in the future as well. DishTV “Summer ticket” is yet another innovation for existing as well as new DishTV subscribers, with non-stop indoor entertainment for kids at a cost equal to just Rs. 9 per month. Parents needs not worry about their kids playing outdoors this summer; Just get home a DishTV and keep them happily occupied, having loads of fun, with so much entertainment at their fingertips. So children and parents alike can have the coolest summer with DishTV.”

May 19, 2016
Dish TV ties up with Panasonic India for HDTV viewing experience

MUMBAI: Spicing up the sporting season of 2016 which includes the ongoing and upcoming festival of cricket, Dish TV joined hands with Panasonic India to make HDTV viewing experience larger than life for its new subscribers.

The association with Panasonic will allow customers to avail the new Dish HD+ connection at a special price of just Rs. 999 with one month free subscription of New Super Family/ Jumbo Family Pack + Full on HD Pack.

This special offer is available on all Panasonic TV sets above 19 inches and outlets across the country. This combo offer will provide an HD experience for Dish TV subscribers with 45 HD channels. Additionally, recognizing the customer’s needs and expectations, Dish TV has recently taken a step ahead in the world of HD entertainment by broadening the choice for its HD customers with a maximum number of 50 HD channels. Further, in an another consumer friendly initiative in a nation where cricket is like religion, Dish TV offers free viewing of ongoing cricketing events for its new subscribers, even if they have not subscribed for sports channels.

Speaking on the occasion, Dish TV CEO Arun Kapoor said, “As Asia’s largest DTH operator, it has been our constant endeavour to make television viewing a wholesome experience for the entire family and stay focused on value proposition offering for both new and existing customers. Dish TV has always been at the forefront for being pioneers and introducing a host of customer- centric products and services. This esteemed partnership with Panasonic India is another positive step in building customer loyalty. With significant increase in TV viewership over the last couple of years, we are consistent in our efforts to make TV viewing a delightful experience for our customers.”

Panasonic India product head, Consumer Electronics Ashish Sasidharan, – aid, “We are excited about our association with one of Asia’s largest DTH operators. This collaboration is meant to enthrall our consumers with lucrative offers to experience high end technology and quality pictures on their Panasonic LEDs. This offer will enable our customers to watch multiple entertainment channels through a Dish TV connection. The offer can simply be availed by giving a missed call and getting the High Definition connection at the doorstep. Looking at the bigger picture, this partnership highlights Panasonic’s cause to support and promote the digital India initiative across all cities of India.”

March 10, 2016
Dish TV ties up with Panasonic India for HDTV viewing experience

MUMBAI: Spicing up the sporting season of 2016 which includes the ongoing and upcoming festival of cricket, Dish TV joined hands with Panasonic India to make HDTV viewing experience larger than life for its new subscribers.

The association with Panasonic will allow customers to avail the new Dish HD+ connection at a special price of just Rs. 999 with one month free subscription of New Super Family/ Jumbo Family Pack + Full on HD Pack.

This special offer is available on all Panasonic TV sets above 19 inches and outlets across the country. This combo offer will provide an HD experience for Dish TV subscribers with 45 HD channels. Additionally, recognizing the customer’s needs and expectations, Dish TV has recently taken a step ahead in the world of HD entertainment by broadening the choice for its HD customers with a maximum number of 50 HD channels. Further, in an another consumer friendly initiative in a nation where cricket is like religion, Dish TV offers free viewing of ongoing cricketing events for its new subscribers, even if they have not subscribed for sports channels.

Speaking on the occasion, Dish TV CEO Arun Kapoor said, “As Asia’s largest DTH operator, it has been our constant endeavour to make television viewing a wholesome experience for the entire family and stay focused on value proposition offering for both new and existing customers. Dish TV has always been at the forefront for being pioneers and introducing a host of customer- centric products and services. This esteemed partnership with Panasonic India is another positive step in building customer loyalty. With significant increase in TV viewership over the last couple of years, we are consistent in our efforts to make TV viewing a delightful experience for our customers.”

Panasonic India product head, Consumer Electronics Ashish Sasidharan, – aid, “We are excited about our association with one of Asia’s largest DTH operators. This collaboration is meant to enthrall our consumers with lucrative offers to experience high end technology and quality pictures on their Panasonic LEDs. This offer will enable our customers to watch multiple entertainment channels through a Dish TV connection. The offer can simply be availed by giving a missed call and getting the High Definition connection at the doorstep. Looking at the bigger picture, this partnership highlights Panasonic’s cause to support and promote the digital India initiative across all cities of India.”

March 10, 2016
DishTV goes online with Amazon.in

MUMBAI Taking the DTH shopping experience to the online platform, DishTV announced the availability of the entire range of products and services on Indian online store, Amazon.in. This will give its subscribers the ease of buying the products and services online.

Commenting on the development DishTV CEO Arun Kapoor said, “DishTV has always been at the forefront of development with its path-breaking initiatives. Today, the company not only has the first mover advantage in the DTH category but also is a privileged leader of choice amongst its customers with highest number of subscribers to its credit. For further ease of serving our customers, DishTV brings the entire range of its products and services on an online shopping platform Amazon.in. As a mass product we believe that customer is king and our availability on Amazon.in’s platform continues our legacy to reach out to more customer.”

Amazon.in India direct seller services Gopal Pillai said, “We are excited to be the partner of choice for DishTV and offer our customers across India access the entire range of DishTV’s products and services. Customers on Amazon.in will now be able to shop with ease for DishTV products and benefit from Amazon’s simple, convenient, reliable and globally trusted shopping experience.”

March 3, 2016