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

nairrk · 26th July 2010, 16:18

Noticed from their web, TAta Sky HD has got 2 channels listed in the HD i.e
Discovery channel and National geography channel and cost is Rs.30per month (HD Gold Pack), This is in addition to the regular package which one has already selected.
i.e if we select South saver pack at Rs.260/pm (this package is without any sports channel?) and for HD channel need to pay another Rs.30/-pm.

SkyWalker · 27th July 2010, 09:01

After staying with my cable-wallah and his set top box for a long time now, i finally moved to Airtel HD. Paid on the web and installation happed the next day. Quality is very good due to the HDMI i/p - even for SD channels. The box gives two options 720p or 1080i for HD transmission. I haven't really bothered NGC as it wasn't my cup of tea. If my daughter gets HD on any cartoon channels or i get it for sports channels i would gladly pay for HD channels.

Pros:
1. Apparently channel switch time - which was a problem in non HD version of airtel, is not as slow. Its not very fast either

2. Good picture quality, even for SD channels
3. Excellent support - very prompt and can use airtel phone to make easy toll-free calls (5 digit #)
4. Activating a channel (you aren't subscribed to) you want is a snap - a call to the IVR and viola! the new channel's up in 2-3 minutes.

Cons:
1. Universal remote offered is technically not a universal remote. It works only with TV and has limited functions. Still good as i keep the TV remote away and use it for special needs only. I am still to check if my "proper* UR works with the STB (didn't use to work with the cable guy's STB).
2. The sound is not split into the Home Theater receiver (even with an SPDIF) - i need to check with the call center, a bit too lazy about it now.

Jaguar · 1st September 2010, 13:00

I am moving to a new apartment which has common dish for Airtel and TataSky and everyone has to choose b/w one of the two.
Now, I have this dishTV connection and I am not sure what to do with it. I checked with some TataSky and Airtel dealers but none of them do an exchange.

khoj · 1st September 2010, 14:16

You could simply keep it for future use or give it to a relative or friend and they could use it either in or out of Bangalore. The connection would remain in your name and they would be pay for the usage.

2500cc · 2nd September 2010, 19:31

Could someone please shed a light on how good the Sun DTH in terms of picture and Sound quality compared to other DTH services ? I'm considering SUN because it gives wide range of Telugu channels which no else gives.

kvish · 3rd September 2010, 13:27

I have been using Airtel HD since last 2 months. The content in Nat Geo HD is not that great. Nat geo in standard definition has better programs. I think its better people wait before falling into the HD trap.
Hardly any HD movies either.

addyhemmige · 4th October 2010, 11:45

Airtel DTH HD has been offering DD Sports HD from yesterday. Watched the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony in HD and loved it

Are other DTH providers also offering DD Sports in HD?

MutantX · 4th October 2010, 12:02

I can confirm that TATA sky is offering DD in HD. I too was seeing the commonwealth games opening ceremony in HD.

sbkumar · 4th October 2010, 13:13

I have a 40inches sony lcd and routing my airtel stb output through a yamaha receiver to the tv(both ends hdmi). the display at the tv startup says its 1080i. NGC HD quality is very hard to differentiate from some other normal channels. Has anyone else have this feeling? Is there something else I need to check/set to get a better quality?

omishra · 4th October 2010, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by MutantX

I can confirm that TATA sky is offering DD in HD. I too was seeing the commonwealth games opening ceremony in HD.

Yes, I have seen message in inbox. Tata Sky channel no. 402, DD sport HD. I am not sure about others!

ghodlur · 4th October 2010, 15:11

Recently Tata Sky has moved a couple of channels to the Music sections. The channels such as Zoom, E24, 9X are now in the music section. Dont know what prompted the change?

Any one notice this. Is this a means of making way for some channels.

sumathindra · 4th October 2010, 15:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghodlur

Recently Tata Sky has moved a couple of channels to the Music sections. The channels such as Zoom, E24, 9X are now in the music section. Dont know what prompted the change?

Any one notice this. Is this a means of making way for some channels.

Yes i did notice this a couple of days back. I was tempted to call them and ask the reason. May be to make room for more channels or have a difference packaging strategy! Also would you know if the USB provision will be enabled sometime soon? I have been chasing them however they keep saying it will come!!

sumathindra · 4th October 2010, 15:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by omishra

Yes, I have seen message in inbox. Tata Sky channel no. 402, DD sport HD. I am not sure about others!

Just wondering if a regular tatasky+ subscriber can get access to this DD HD channel. I tried however i was not able to. wonder why?

addyhemmige · 4th October 2010, 15:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by sumathindra

Just wondering if a regular tatasky+ subscriber can get access to this DD HD channel. I tried however i was not able to. wonder why?

Nope. The HD channels are available only if you have the HD set top box.

jeepster · 3rd November 2010, 09:33

is tata sky HD available in non metro cities?

Tata Sky HD - High Definition Channels & HD Services.

Quote:

When will Tata Sky HD be available in other locations?

The HD digicomps will be made available shortly.

it also says that no exchange offer is available.

what should i do, buy SD or wait for HD?

note: it will be for my PC.
(dual 22" lcd + pixel-view playtv4 internal card.)
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/2112509-post36.html

26th July 2010, 16:18	#1081
nairrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kannur Posts: 2,441 Thanked: 674 Times View My Garage	Noticed from their web, TAta Sky HD has got 2 channels listed in the HD i.e Discovery channel and National geography channel and cost is Rs.30per month (HD Gold Pack), This is in addition to the regular package which one has already selected. i.e if we select South saver pack at Rs.260/pm (this package is without any sports channel?) and for HD channel need to pay another Rs.30/-pm.
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27th July 2010, 09:01	#1082
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	After staying with my cable-wallah and his set top box for a long time now, i finally moved to Airtel HD. Paid on the web and installation happed the next day. Quality is very good due to the HDMI i/p - even for SD channels. The box gives two options 720p or 1080i for HD transmission. I haven't really bothered NGC as it wasn't my cup of tea. If my daughter gets HD on any cartoon channels or i get it for sports channels i would gladly pay for HD channels. Pros: 1. Apparently channel switch time - which was a problem in non HD version of airtel, is not as slow. Its not very fast either 2. Good picture quality, even for SD channels 3. Excellent support - very prompt and can use airtel phone to make easy toll-free calls (5 digit #) 4. Activating a channel (you aren't subscribed to) you want is a snap - a call to the IVR and viola! the new channel's up in 2-3 minutes. Cons: 1. Universal remote offered is technically not a universal remote. It works only with TV and has limited functions. Still good as i keep the TV remote away and use it for special needs only. I am still to check if my "proper* UR works with the STB (didn't use to work with the cable guy's STB). 2. The sound is not split into the Home Theater receiver (even with an SPDIF) - i need to check with the call center, a bit too lazy about it now. Last edited by SkyWalker : 27th July 2010 at 09:04.
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1st September 2010, 13:00	#1083
Jaguar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,206 Thanked: 2,533 Times	What to do with existing connection? I am moving to a new apartment which has common dish for Airtel and TataSky and everyone has to choose b/w one of the two. Now, I have this dishTV connection and I am not sure what to do with it. I checked with some TataSky and Airtel dealers but none of them do an exchange.
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1st September 2010, 14:16	#1084
khoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dilli Posts: 2,718 Thanked: 1,287 Times View My Garage	You could simply keep it for future use or give it to a relative or friend and they could use it either in or out of Bangalore. The connection would remain in your name and they would be pay for the usage.
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2nd September 2010, 19:31	#1085
2500cc BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 734 Thanked: 349 Times	Could someone please shed a light on how good the Sun DTH in terms of picture and Sound quality compared to other DTH services ? I'm considering SUN because it gives wide range of Telugu channels which no else gives.
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3rd September 2010, 13:27	#1086
kvish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 627 Thanked: 195 Times	I have been using Airtel HD since last 2 months. The content in Nat Geo HD is not that great. Nat geo in standard definition has better programs. I think its better people wait before falling into the HD trap. Hardly any HD movies either.
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4th October 2010, 11:45	#1087
addyhemmige Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore/Hassan Posts: 1,527 Thanked: 487 Times View My Garage	Airtel DTH HD has been offering DD Sports HD from yesterday. Watched the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony in HD and loved it Are other DTH providers also offering DD Sports in HD? Last edited by addyhemmige : 4th October 2010 at 11:53.
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4th October 2010, 12:02	#1088
MutantX BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Madras Posts: 868 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	I can confirm that TATA sky is offering DD in HD. I too was seeing the commonwealth games opening ceremony in HD.
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4th October 2010, 13:13	#1089
sbkumar BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 406 Thanked: 162 Times	I have a 40inches sony lcd and routing my airtel stb output through a yamaha receiver to the tv(both ends hdmi). the display at the tv startup says its 1080i. NGC HD quality is very hard to differentiate from some other normal channels. Has anyone else have this feeling? Is there something else I need to check/set to get a better quality?
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4th October 2010, 15:11	#1091
ghodlur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Thane Posts: 6,009 Thanked: 4,198 Times View My Garage	Recently Tata Sky has moved a couple of channels to the Music sections. The channels such as Zoom, E24, 9X are now in the music section. Dont know what prompted the change? Any one notice this. Is this a means of making way for some channels.
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