DTH Future: Regulatory Discrepancies & Market Dynamics in India
Despite tech disruptions like IPTV and broadband, DTH still has a future in India due to regulatory discrepancies and broadband limitations. DD Free Dish also impacts market.
Tata Play: Buyer Search Resumes After Airtel Merger Fails
Tata Group restarts buyer search for Tata Play after merger talks with Airtel collapse due to valuation differences. Airtel focuses on IPTV and 5G, diminishing DTH merger appeal. Tata aims to exit DTH.
IPTV Conversion: Challenges & Opportunities for Telecoms in Mumbai
Mumbai telecoms are converting cable TV to IPTV, facing fiber connection hurdles and cable operator resistance. DTH players see a chance, requiring robust networks. Only 13% of Indian families have broadband.
Excitel plans cable-to-fiber push, eyes two million new users on IPTV
Excitel currently has 1 million subscribers, with its largest base in Delhi (500,000), followed by Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and markets in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.