TRAI launches TV channel selector web portal for DTH, cable TV subscribers
TRAI had launched the Channel Selector App which facilitates subscribers to view their TV subscription and modify the same in 2020.
Jun 16, 2021, 17:02 PM IST
DishSMRT HUB launched at Rs. 2499, offers smart TV experience at budget
The DishSMRT HUB runs on the Android TV platform, which gives it access to a plethora of apps from the Google ecosystem. The smart box gives the flexibility to watch satellite as well as internet content on their TVs. It also allows users to control smart home devices from the box.
Mar 07, 2021, 17:21 PM IST
Cabinet approves revision in guidelines for providing DTH services; takes big step for education of SC students
The cap of 49% FDl in the existing DTH guidelines will now be aligned with the extant Government (DPIIT's) policy on FDl as amended from time to time.
Dec 23, 2020, 17:35 PM IST
TRAI launches channel selector app for DTH, cable TV subscribers
The App facilitates subscribers to check their own subscription, view all channels and bouquets provided by their DTH/ Cable Operator.
Jun 26, 2020, 11:40 AM IST
Dish TV partners with Kaltura to power its OTT platform 'Watcho'
Dish TV India Limited, the world's largest single-country DTH Company has partnered with Kaltura, the leading video technology provider for its OTT platform Watcho. Kaltura TV Platform powers Watchos multiscreen access to linear, VOD and time-shifted TV along with third-party content.
Jun 24, 2019, 11:47 AM IST
Entertainment, cable, DTH to attract lower taxes under GST
Taxation on entertainment, cable and DTH services shall come down under the Goods and Services Tax regime as the 'entertainment tax' levied by states has been subsumed in the GST, the government said on Tuesday.
May 23, 2017, 12:40 PM IST
Airtel arm launches Android-enabled set top box
Airtel Digital TV, the DTH arm of Bharti Airtel, on Wednesday launched an Android-enabled set top box (STB) that will allow consumers to watch online content on television besides regular satellite channels.
Apr 12, 2017, 20:18 PM IST
Trai proposes uniform broadcast inter-connect guidelines for transmission of TV channels
In a move to check arm-twisting practices and bring in more transparency in broadcasting business, regulator Trai today proposed uniform inter-connection guidelines for transmission of TV channels across all available platforms like cable, DTH and IPTV.
Oct 14, 2016, 18:20 PM IST
Miffed over PM Modi's plan to air radio programmes in Balochi, Pak bans Indian TV channels
The PEMRA chairman said action against the dealers of Indian DTH would be launched with immediate effect.
Sep 01, 2016, 16:56 PM IST
Unused DTH STBs could be worth 750 mn USD: TRAI
Up to 30 million Set Top Boxes (STBs) of Direct to Home (DTH) operators worth nearly 750 million US Dollars may be lying unused in the country mainly because of non-interoperability, broadcasting sector regulator TRAI has said.
Apr 10, 2016, 14:26 PM IST
DTH players may get large share in last phase of digitisation
The direct-to-home players are expected to get a big share of the digitisation market in the phase IV areas as the fragmented market will not be profitable for cable operators, says rating agency ICRA
Mar 20, 2016, 11:47 AM IST
Govt mulls raising FDI cap to 100% in DTH, cable networks
Government is considering a proposal to raise FDI limits to 100 percent in broadcasting carriage and content services, including DTH and cable networks, aimed at attracting overseas investment and improve infrastructure.
Sep 20, 2015, 12:17 PM IST
DD seeks action against Tata Sky for not airing its channels
National Broadcaster Doordarshan has sought action against leading Direct to Home(DTH) operator Tata Sky for allegedly taking off 'DD Bharati' and some other channels from its platform, saying it was in violation of the norms.
Jun 19, 2015, 00:18 AM IST
DTH operators complain to HM about jammers disrupting service
Direct-to-Home (DTH) television operators have sought Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh's intervention to sort out the issue of alleged disruption of their services by local cable operators using jammers.
Jul 23, 2014, 18:42 PM IST
TRAI recommends extension of licence period for DTH operators
Broadcast regulator TRAI Wednesday recommended extension of licence period of direct-to-home (DTH) operators to 20 years, while proposing bringing down fees to 8 percent of the adjusted gross revenue.
Jul 23, 2014, 17:51 PM IST
