Direct-To-Home television in India. Update DTH UHD (4K) now available

deepclutch · 1st November 2009, 13:49

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Originally Posted by JMaruru

What is the use of USB slot on Big TV STB ?

It may be for the reinstallation of firmware manually via a interface.I don't think it has to do with satellite internet etc.

Glifford · 7th November 2009, 17:38

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Originally Posted by Glifford

But there was a problem! The Signal to Noise Ratio was very low. Somewhere between 6 and 7. (The signal cuts off every time the phone is picked and replaced on the hook) They need at least 15 to get IPTV working.

So installation didn't happen as yet and I wait for the mercies of BSNL!

15 days on and no news of these guys.

S/N Ratio and Attenuation is still the same

Called up the technician and he told me that it is BSNL's issue. I say "yes, but you are responsible to fix it. Not my fault. You are sitting with my money (cheque cleared on 26-Oct-2009)."

He asked me to write an email to Help@MyWay.in and complain. Just did. Wrote a strong one.

Will keep updating!

In the bargain missed the TS+ offer too!

CaliAtenza · 13th December 2009, 00:08

guys my cable operator is a really POS..im thinking about getting DTH and Airtel DTH looks pretty interesting. I was perusing their packages on their website and im totally confused :(. Any help?

csentil · 19th January 2010, 17:11

Yeah.. this thread has become quiet.

Hathway is painful these days. No ESPN, Star sports. I'm starved of sports now.

So any idea what's the best deal these days? Tata or Airtel?

gopalnayak · 14th February 2010, 12:12

Anyone using Videocon D2H? The packages seem pretty VFM to me. This is atleast 20% cheaper compared to others.

SkyWalker · 22nd February 2010, 14:19

This thread is not very popular?

I am thinking of ditching my cablewallah’s (Hathway) set-top box and going to DTH providers:

Here my preference list (in order of preference)
1. Good Video Quality
a. we don’t have HD yet - but DVD quality video
b. preferably native 16:9 for applicable channels, my cable guys set top box just elongates when I choose widescreen
2. Quality of service
a. Uninterrupted
b. ease of payment –preferably online?
c. customer service etc
3. Comparative Cost of packages.
4. Set-top box’s compatibility with my universal remote
a. my cable guy’s Humax set top box doesn’t work on my UR

I am not looking at additional features like a Tivo/Recording etc.

Right now thinking between Tata Sky & Sun Direct. I heard very bad remarks about Sun's customer Service. But Sun's Samsung box comes with a component output.

Proxima · 23rd February 2010, 12:54

Skywalker - Airtel is very good. I have heard bad feedback about Tata sky. Not sure about Sun Direct.

Can anyone please tell me which DTH gives all these channels?

Tamizhan TV
WIN TV
Imayam TV
Blessing TV
Angel TV
God TV
Daystar

SkyWalker · 23rd February 2010, 12:59

Thanks. Meanwhile Videocon D2H seems very attractive. Anyone using it here?

h@r$h@l · 23rd February 2010, 14:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyWalker

This thread is not very popular?

I am thinking of ditching my cablewallah’s (Hathway) set-top box and going to DTH providers:

Here my preference list (in order of preference)
1. Good Video Quality
a. we don’t have HD yet - but DVD quality video
b. preferably native 16:9 for applicable channels, my cable guys set top box just elongates when I choose widescreen
2. Quality of service
a. Uninterrupted
b. ease of payment –preferably online?
c. customer service etc
3. Comparative Cost of packages.
4. Set-top box’s compatibility with my universal remote
a. my cable guy’s Humax set top box doesn’t work on my UR

I am not looking at additional features like a Tivo/Recording etc.

Right now thinking between Tata Sky & Sun Direct. I heard very bad remarks about Sun's customer Service. But Sun's Samsung box comes with a component output.

Go ahead with TATA without any second thoughts. I used BIG tv for abt 7 months and go rid of it. Even though we ahd paid up front for 1 yr, the service support was horrible. Eventually once the reception decided to give up in middle of the match and i was given a 3 hr deadline to get rid of it and get TATA sky.

It all was managed in a span of 2 hrs. Called Big tv, Asked them to take away their dish and STB and called in Tata Sky and all was taken care of. Ofcourse pulled in a few strings and got it doen in priority

Tata after sales support so far has been of very good help to me. I am using the annual package which gives me the benefit of viewing all channels and also if any new ones added, i dont need to pay extra, they are just added to my package.

im_srini · 11th March 2010, 12:18

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Originally Posted by SkyWalker

I am thinking of ditching my cablewallah’s (Hathway) set-top box and going to DTH providers:

I'm in the same boat, only difference is that my set-top-box is from SCV. Was seriously considering Tata-Sky-Plus but...

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Originally Posted by SkyWalker

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a. we don’t have HD yet - but DVD quality video
...

... saw an ad in yesterday's HINDU that Sun-DTH-HD has added Discovery-HD & NatGeo-HD to its channel bouquet ! So seriously looking at DTH-HD now.

I'm assuming the content from both these channels would be stunning - can anybody provide any feedback regarding these 2 HD channels ?

santosh.s · 11th March 2010, 12:24

Me too saw the ad in hindu's Bangalore edition, they also mentioned colors and IPL on setmax in HD. It is not clear what HD it is- 720P, 1080i or 1080p- anyone knows?

SkyWalker · 11th March 2010, 12:33

even at the lowest, 720P - it will be a league apart. Btw, is Sun DTH-HD different from the regular Sun DTH?

santosh.s · 11th March 2010, 13:04

Yes it is different, in the sense you have to get a different HD capable STB (which is costlier, of course, about 10k inclusive of 1 year subscription/installation etc. if I remember correctly).

sandeepmdas · 11th March 2010, 13:31

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Originally Posted by santosh.s

Me too saw the ad in hindu's Bangalore edition, they also mentioned colors and IPL on setmax in HD. It is not clear what HD it is- 720P, 1080i or 1080p- anyone knows?

It must be 720P.

1080p is not used for broadcasting anywhere in the world, not even in the US.

The difference between 1080p and 720p is noticeable only when you sit close to (less than 6.5 feet

) a 50" plasma TV.

Ketan · 11th March 2010, 13:32

^ I had a quick look at their website but couldnt find information about the HD channels or the DTH HD subscription!

I dont watch south channels, but mostly hindi / english channels. I always had an impression that SUN is a proper South DTH giving all south indian channels. But looks like they have other choices as well, but I guess I may be spending more on packages if I go with SUN since I will have to buy quite a few hindi / english / news / movie channels.

13th December 2009, 00:08	#918
CaliAtenza BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LAX-SNA-BFL-BLR Posts: 321 Thanked: 18 Times	guys my cable operator is a really POS..im thinking about getting DTH and Airtel DTH looks pretty interesting. I was perusing their packages on their website and im totally confused :(. Any help?
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19th January 2010, 17:11	#919
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	Yeah.. this thread has become quiet. Hathway is painful these days. No ESPN, Star sports. I'm starved of sports now. So any idea what's the best deal these days? Tata or Airtel?
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14th February 2010, 12:12	#920
gopalnayak BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 63 Thanked: 30 Times	Videocon D2H Anyone using Videocon D2H? The packages seem pretty VFM to me. This is atleast 20% cheaper compared to others.
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22nd February 2010, 14:19	#921
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	DTH feedback? This thread is not very popular? I am thinking of ditching my cablewallah’s (Hathway) set-top box and going to DTH providers: Here my preference list (in order of preference) 1. Good Video Quality a. we don’t have HD yet - but DVD quality video b. preferably native 16:9 for applicable channels, my cable guys set top box just elongates when I choose widescreen 2. Quality of service a. Uninterrupted b. ease of payment –preferably online? c. customer service etc 3. Comparative Cost of packages. 4. Set-top box’s compatibility with my universal remote a. my cable guy’s Humax set top box doesn’t work on my UR I am not looking at additional features like a Tivo/Recording etc. Right now thinking between Tata Sky & Sun Direct. I heard very bad remarks about Sun's customer Service. But Sun's Samsung box comes with a component output.
	() Thanks

23rd February 2010, 12:54	#922
Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 910 Thanked: 302 Times	Skywalker - Airtel is very good. I have heard bad feedback about Tata sky. Not sure about Sun Direct. Can anyone please tell me which DTH gives all these channels? Tamizhan TV WIN TV Imayam TV Blessing TV Angel TV God TV Daystar
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23rd February 2010, 12:59	#923
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	Thanks. Meanwhile Videocon D2H seems very attractive. Anyone using it here?
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11th March 2010, 12:24	#926
santosh.s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,077 Thanked: 70 Times View My Garage	Me too saw the ad in hindu's Bangalore edition, they also mentioned colors and IPL on setmax in HD. It is not clear what HD it is- 720P, 1080i or 1080p- anyone knows?
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11th March 2010, 12:33	#927
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	even at the lowest, 720P - it will be a league apart. Btw, is Sun DTH-HD different from the regular Sun DTH?
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11th March 2010, 13:04	#928
santosh.s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,077 Thanked: 70 Times View My Garage	Yes it is different, in the sense you have to get a different HD capable STB (which is costlier, of course, about 10k inclusive of 1 year subscription/installation etc. if I remember correctly).
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11th March 2010, 13:32	#930
Ketan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 442 Times View My Garage	^ I had a quick look at their website but couldnt find information about the HD channels or the DTH HD subscription! I dont watch south channels, but mostly hindi / english channels. I always had an impression that SUN is a proper South DTH giving all south indian channels. But looks like they have other choices as well, but I guess I may be spending more on packages if I go with SUN since I will have to buy quite a few hindi / english / news / movie channels.
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