Takes total channel count to more than 615 channels and services
27th March’17, Chandigarh:While continuing the legacy to provide the best entertainment platform to its subscribers, Dish TV, Asia’s largest DTH brand has extended its collection by adding 23 new channels to its portfolio. This includes 9 High definition channels and 14 Standard definition channels, making the total count of channels and servicesto more than 615.
High definition technology has taken the country by storm. Not only the urbans but the rural hinterlands of the country has started adopting high definition. DishTV has taken the initiative to take HD to masses with the introduction of lowest entry pack and now with the addition of these 9 channels, the promise of widest range of HD channels continues. And with these additions, the company’s HD portfolio becomes stronger with a total of 68 HD channels on its platform. The list of channels are as follows-
S.No.
|
HD Channels
|
LCN
|
1
|
Maa HD
|
1605
|
2
|
Asianet HD
|
1901
|
3
|
Star Gold Select HD
|
381
|
4
|
Star Jalsha HD
|
1403
|
5
|
Jalsha Movies HD
|
1430
|
6
|
Star Pravah HD
|
1205
|
7
|
Star Sports Select HD2
|
646
|
8
|
Cineplex HD
|
383
|
9
|
BBC Earth HD
|
828
|
Adding further to the offerings, DishTV has accumulated 14 Standard definition channels to its gamut of channels and services. Having already built a strong connection with the regional audience through their eclectic range of regional channels, the addition of 14 more new regional standard definition channels exemplify DishTV’s commitment to cater to a wide range of viewers across all regions.The list of the respective channels are as follows-
S.No.
|
SD Channels
|
LCN
|
1
|
JonackTV
|
1511
|
2
|
Tollywood
|
1645
|
3
|
Andy Haryana
|
725
|
4
|
R Plus
|
1485
|
5
|
ETV News Haryana
|
721
|
6
|
Sangeet Bhojpuri
|
1573
|
7
|
Channel WIN
|
209
|
8
|
Jinvani
|
1105
|
9
|
BTV
|
1778
|
10
|
Chintu TV
|
1031
|
11
|
ETV Life
|
1617
|
12
|
Khushi TV
|
1021
|
13
|
News 18 Assam
|
1533
|
14
|
IBC24
|
719
|
In addition, to make HD more affordable and to get the most viewed HD channels at Rs.86 + taxes permonth, DishTV has introduced HD Ala-carte (small HD entertainment add on packs) to capture the interest of consumers towards HD viewing by offering them more HD content and mix of genre at a nominal price of Rs.86+ taxes permonth. This offering enables DishTV subscribers to select these ala-carte as per their preferences and needs. With this, DishTV made entry to HD very easy and simple with two-step process - select any base pack and add any of the HD ala-carte worth Rs.86 + taxes permonth.
Commenting on these additions Mr. Arun Kapoor, Chief executive officer, DishTV India said- “TV viewing in India has undergone a sea change over the years. From the days when people had a handful of channels, today, we live in an era where people are spoilt for choices.We at DishTVhave always been at the forefront in enhancing TV viewing experience and exploring opportunities to bringwholesome entertainment to the audience. With a sharp focus on regional language content, the moveaims at connecting strongly with the regional language subscribers. Addition of these 23 channels will not only strengthen our presence in the HD and SD space but will also diversify our offerings.”
About Dish TV India Limited:
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 615 channels & services including 30 audio channels and over 68 HD channels & services. Dish TV leverages multiple satellite platforms including NSS-6, Asiasat 5, SES-8 and GSAT-15 which makes its total bandwidth capacity equal 846 MHz, amongst the largest held by any DTH player in the country. The Company has a vast distribution network of over 2,272 distributors & over 243,740 dealers that span across 9,431 towns in the country. Dish TV has thirteen 24* 7 call centres catering to 11 different languages to take care of subscriber requirement at any point in time. For more information on the company, please visit www.dishtv.in