Here Comes the High Definition!
Finally the long long wait is over. High Defination services are officially launched in India. Thanks to Sun Direct.
HDTV is considered to be one of the world’s best digital broadcast platforms with a higher resolution than traditional television system. The images and pictures appear more clear and sharp and sound quality is also enhanced.
The company first introduced its DTH services in the country in late 2007.
Sun Direct offers 41 add-on packages, ranging from Rs. 6 to Rs 300 per month, of the most viewed channels. A basic package of over 130 channels in digital clarity with DVD quality pictures and sound has been priced at Rs. 499 as introductory offer — five months subscription i.e. just Rs.99 per month, excluding taxes. This price includes Dish and Set top box, however it excludes installation charges.
Currently the number 2 service DTH provider, proclaims Sun Direct, in the coming fiscal year plans to grab the number one position. The company claims that it has 3.1 million active users and aims to add another three million by 2010.
The Set Top Box(STB) with HD capability is priced at Rs.10,000 and Rs.100 is charged per month per channel.
At present 1 Tamil and 1 Telugu Movie channel is being broadcast in HD quality. Though the price is bit expensive at the moment, it is expected to lower once the competiton increases as other DTH operators like Big TV, Tata Sky, Airtel and Dish TV start the HD broadcast.
More info on Sun Direct HD can be found here
