DirecTV on Monday agreed to buy EchoStar's satellite television business that includes Dish TV, capping decades of on-and-off talks to create one of the nation's largest pay TV distributors with a combined 20 million subscribers. The transaction comes at a time when satellite TV services
Category: DTH/Cable
Cable TV: It distributes the television signals using coaxial or fiber-optic wires.
DTH: Direct to Home Service that travels to the consumer directly through satellite transmission. In India, DTH was launched on 2 October 2003.
Philippines’ Cignal Super pilot app launched on Tata Play Binge
Cignal TV, the Philippines’ leading pay TV provider, has launched the pilot version of its new OTT aggregation platform, Cignal Super, in partnership with Tata Play Binge. This collaboration, revealed during ongoing APOS '24 in Bali, is part of Tata Play Binge’s global expansion after a successful partnership with Akash Digital TV in Banglade...
DirecTV, Dish in merger talks again
Telecom operator AT&T and its joint-venture partner TPG are in early-stage talks to merge their DirecTV satellite TV service with EchoStar owned Dish, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. The two companies first attempted to merge back in 2002 when the U.S. Justice Department blocked the tie-up. The combined entity wo...
D2H celebrates Onam with a new campaign by LS Digital
D2H, a leading Direct-to-Home (DTH) brand of Dish TV India Ltd., is marking the Onam festival with a dual celebration this year. In collaboration with LS Digital, D2H has launched a special film campaign that beautifully portrays the rich traditions and communal spirit of Onam. According to a press release, D2H is also rolling out exclusive o...
Zindagi DTH announces September content line up
This September, Zindagi DTH showcases its commitment to women empowerment with a lineup of women-led dramas that celebrate resilience, love, loss, and strength. With a mix of new shows and returning favorites, the channel offers a diverse range...
Watcho partners Fastway, Netplus for entertainment bundle
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing customer convenience and expanding its regional footprint, Dish TV’s OTT aggregation platform, Watcho, has entered into a partnership with Fastway, a prominent Cable TV service provider, and Netplus, Fastway’s internet service arm. According to Dish TV press release, the collaboration marks the debut of ...