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  • Takes total channel count to more than 615 channels and services

    DishTV expands its portfolio with 23 new channels

    By A Correspondent

     

    Dish TV has extended its collection by adding 23 new channels to its portfolio. This includes nine HD channels and 14 SD channels, making the total count of channels and services to more than 615.

     

    Commenting on these additions Arun Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, DishTV India said: “With a sharp focus on regional language content, the move aims 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.”

     

  • Adds Discovery's ‘DSports' to its bouquet of sports channels

    DishTV adds “DSports” sports channel

    By A Correspondent

     

    DishTV, in its move to diversify presence in the DTH market, has added the newly launched sports  channel DSports from the house of Discovery Communications. With this addition, DishTV now offers a total of 13 sports channels in SD, the highest to be offered by any DTH service provider.

     

    DSports aims to redefine sports engagement and provide viewers an unmatched ‘live’ sporting action from across the globe, through its dynamic coverage of sporting events. The channel will broadcast football from Brazilian League, Chinese Super League, Portuguese League, and Major League Soccer (USA); golf from British Open, US Open, PGA Championship and LPGA; NASCAR motor racing, and six Nations Rugby along with UK and Irish horse racing events.

     

    On diversifying DishTV’s sports portfolio, Arun Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, DishTV India said, “Being a pioneer and the market leader, DishTV has always stood up to the promise of providing uninterrupted and unlimited entertainment to the subscribers. By adding ‘DSports’ we intend to align India’s sports culture with international sporting events, and offer global exposure to our subscribers. We are delighted with this addition and will continue to enrich our portfolio for the viewers.”

     

  • Launches special offers for Jawans

    DishTV pays tribute to Indian Armed Forces

    By A Correspondent

     

    There is no greater love, than the love for one’s country. As India celebrated the 69th Army Day on January 15, DishTV paid tribute to the valour, indomitable spirit and determination of the brave soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces.

     

    Highlighting its strength, DishTV has launched a campaign under the aegis ‘Jahan Deshke Rakshakwahantak DishTV.’ Saluting the spirit of The Indian Armed Forces – DishTV has also announced special offers. The offers that are extended on the occasion of Army Day, give distinct benefits to the jawans of the defence and paramilitary forces and their families, to avail discounts on DishTV connections under the ‘Jai Jawan’ scheme.Under this scheme, on new acquisition of SD or HD connection, a Jawan can enjoy a host of special offers on the new set top box as well as on monthly recharge amount. The extra relocation charges have also been waived off for our brave sentinels.

     

    Speaking on the occasion, Arun Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, DishTV India expressed, “It is truly an honour to salute our superheroes and brave hearts on Army Day. As an acknowledgement of their devotion to the nation, we have launched special offers for our Jawans in the Indian armed forces and their families. This is our commitment to recognising the armed forces’ selfless services and sacrifices.”

     

    As a tribute to the Armed forces altruistic services, the brand has extended services to the nation’s protectors by introducing a relocation plan specifically designed for armed force personnel and families who constantly on the move and are deputed to numerous locations. DishTV will waive off the relocation charges when the officers and Jawans shift to a new location. With these bundle of offers, they can take their DishTV connection everywhere they go at pocket-friendly prices and convenience.

     

    As an extension to the brand’s tribute to the army’s altruistic service to the nation, DishTV has also come up with a relocation plan specifically designed for armed forces personnel, who are constantly on the move and are posted to different locations. DishTV will waive off the relocation charges whenever the person shifts to a different area. Along with the bundle of benefits offered to the Jawans, they also take their DishTV connection everywhere they go at pocket-friendly prices and convenience.

     

  • Adds 8 new channels on its platform

    DishTV expands channel offerings in India

    By A Correspondent

     

    Keeping up the promise of providing maximum and quality entertainment to its subscribers; DishTV has added eight new channels to its platform during this month, taking its total count to more than 525 channels and services.

     

    The new channel additions will enhance the already impressive catalogue of DishTV and will be a blend of regional, devotional and movie channels such as ETV Cinema, ETV Plus, Rishtey Cineplex, Cineplex, Devi, Shubh TV, Paras TV and Public.

     

    Keeping in mind the regional preferences, the company has added channels like ETV Cinema and ETV Plus that will cater to the Telugu speaking audience and Public channel for the Kannada speaking audience. The company has also added 2 new movie channels Rishtey Cineplex and Cineplex that will cater to the needs of Hindi movie viewers. Additionally, spiritual channels like Devi, Shubh TV and Paras TV has been added to expand choices for the devout set of consumers.

     

    Announcing this new development Arun Kumar Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, DishTV India said, “Our endeavor has always been to provide quality entertainment with the widest choices available for entertainment.  DishTV, with over 525 channels and services has redefined the entertainment quotient with unparalleled TV viewing experience.  With these channel additions we intend to fulfill aspirations of our subscribers with max content and look forward to catering to their ever growing demands.”

     

  • Takes the total shopping channel count to 9 channels

    DishTV adds Gemporia TV to its portfolio

    By A Correspondent

     

    DishTV has added Gemporia TV on its platform, taking its total channels and services count to 500+.Gemporia TV is India’s first dedicated shopping channel for gems and jewellery.

     

    With the addition of Gemporia TV on its platform, DishTV has increased their shopping channel count to nine channels, which is highest amongst any DTH player and is available in all subscription packs, in all categories for its viewers.

     

    Announcing this new development, Salil Kapoor, Chief Operating Officer, DishTV India said, “Being a pioneer and market leader DishTV has always stood up to its promise of providing unique content to its viewers. Gemporia TV is one such unique channel where people can buy gems and jewellery. Addition of Gemporia TV, 9th shopping channel on our platform also proves that due to undisputed leadership and popularity of DishTV platform amongst viewers, more and more shopping channels wants to get aligned with us.”

     

    Announcing this development, Manuj Goyal, Co-Founder, Gemporia TV, India said, “Gemporia manufactures the very best in stylish, affordable and responsibly made fine jewellery. Our unique business model involves using only genuine gemstones and precious metals to create beautiful timeless treasures. We make limited editions and bring them to you at Direct to Home prices, cutting out all the middlemen.”

     

    Announcing this development, Steve Bennet, Founder, Gemporia said, “An ever growing customer base across the globe, through our TV channels and website in the UK and US, Gemporia TV comes to our manufacturing home in India with the promise of being able to deliver even better deals. We are very happy to launch with DishTV in India, a leader in content and technology innovation.”

     

    DishTV’s subscribers will be able to watch this new channel on LCN 116.