South Asian Indian Channels Directv vs Dish Network

[prashp1]

Which is better to get for Indian channels....Directv or Dish Network? I know the HindiDirect is 6 channels for $29.99 for Directv vs 12 channels for $54.99 on Dish Network. In India Star Plus is #1 channel for 5 years in a row, which Directv has. Now Directv has NDTV 24x7, Star News, and Doordarshan India too. Dish Network has Sony, Zee, TV Asia, Sharah TV and News, & movie channels. Please help. Thanks

[JKnight]

you'll soon also see Sahara Filmy on Directv as well, i think it might just be added to Hindi Direct Package. ur question depends what you want to watch, they offer some different programming.

[quizzer]

What happened to sahara filmy which was supposed to come in directv from this week?

Any update on this--when will it come and if yes will hindi direct pricing remain the same?

Thanks

[Chandu]

Which is better to get for Indian channels....Directv or Dish Network? I know the HindiDirect is 6 channels for $29.99 for Directv vs 12 channels for $54.99 on Dish Network. In India Star Plus is #1 channel for 5 years in a row, which Directv has. Now Directv has NDTV 24x7, Star News, and Doordarshan India too. Dish Network has Sony, Zee, TV Asia, Sharah TV and News, & movie channels. Please help. Thanks

I have both.

Actually, I have the HindiDirect from DirecTV. I truly appreciate the 24x7 news channels like NDTV on this. Plus, having DD India is great too. I don't care a bit about MTV Desi or have only marginal interest about Star Plus.

Then I have Sony+TV Asia from DISH as well. Other family members truly care about some content on Sony. I could live without it. Parents, when they're here care about TV Asia a lot, especially the classic movie/music stuff. Actually, I don't mind some classic movies on TV Asia once in a while either. I absolutely, positively dig classic Hindi music - Mukesh/Rafi/Mannadey etc. (Explains why I hate the MTV Desi stuff.)

Anyway, I don't end up paying a whole lot for both. DISH is my main platform for all programming, with above 2 channels added on. DirecTV is almost an a-la-carte, because I took the DirecTV Basic tier (only $10 a month) and tacked on HindiDirect to it. I don't waste any money on duplicate/redundant programming.

Cool thing about having both DISH and DirecTV is that it gives me great cricket PPV options in the future. Around the time Ashes start, I think I'll subscribe to DirecTV CricketTicket India Half. Then there are some cricket PPV events which are exclusive to DISH. If India are involved in any of them, or I just find them very interesting I might consider subscribing them as well.

[quizzer]

Chandu,

Iam somewhat similar execpt - directv is my base (english+hindi direct) and dish for sun tv (tamil channel)

NDTV is my fav channel and couple of good movies in star and sun.

As u said we can watch PPV cricket which comes on both channels but i guess directv is better in the sense champions trophy and world cup will be coming here.

My question now is:

do u have superDISH and if yes have u watched "south asia world" channel which i heard is very good (aka cnbc india)???

It used to come in superdish and now am not sure???

pls respond.

Thanks

[SummitAdvantageRetailer]

What happened to sahara filmy which was supposed to come in directv from this week?

Any update on this--when will it come and if yes will hindi direct pricing remain the same?

Thanks

It's coming VERY SOON.

[prashp1]

Sahara filmy is now going to be launched from Sept 14 or so I heard. Hindidirect pricing is going to change from what I heard, from $29.99 to $39.99. Also it will be availabe as a la carte for $19.99 I heard.

What happened to sahara filmy which was supposed to come in directv from this week?

Any update on this--when will it come and if yes will hindi direct pricing remain the same?

Thanks

[Chandu]

Chandu,

Iam somewhat similar execpt - directv is my base (english+hindi direct) and dish for sun tv (tamil channel)

NDTV is my fav channel and couple of good movies in star and sun.

As u said we can watch PPV cricket which comes on both channels but i guess directv is better in the sense champions trophy and world cup will be coming here.

My question now is:

do u have superDISH and if yes have u watched "south asia world" channel which i heard is very good (aka cnbc india)???

It used to come in superdish and now am not sure???

pls respond.

Thanks

No, I don't have SuperDISH, just a DISH 500 pointing to 119 (I think). And don't have CNBC India or South Asia World. Just those 2 channels I mentioned.

Also, if whatever this Sahara Filmy comes onto my Hindi Direct and I'm not interested in it, I won't be happy with an increased price. I'll let DirecTV know about it by dropping HindiDirect. Hopefully they'll provide it as an option to include it.

[quizzer]

I agree with you chandu.

I also wont be taking up Sahara fily if it comes with increased price.

[prashp1]

Sahara Filmy is now showing on channel 2008. Enjoy :)

Sahara filmy is now going to be launched from Sept 14 or so I heard. Hindidirect pricing is going to change from what I heard, from $29.99 to $39.99. Also it will be availabe as a la carte for $19.99 I heard.

[quizzer]

Chandu,

Have u subscribed to Tri series and/or champions trophy in E*?

DTV is expensive for champions trophy!!!!

Prash,
Thanks for the update

[jasonblair]

So they don't have the bandwidth to add MTV-HD or National Geographic-HD, but they have room to add Hindi programming?!?!?

[praneeth]

Chandu,

Have u subscribed to Tri series and/or champions trophy in E*?

DTV is expensive for champions trophy!!!!

Prash,
Thanks for the update

DTV is $50 more expensive than Dish but if you speak to a CSR and point out that Dish is providing the exact same series for $50 less, they will give you a credit on your bill. It worked for me but I can't say if they will do this as a general rule.

[Newshawk]

So they don't have the bandwidth to add MTV-HD or National Geographic-HD, but they have room to add Hindi programming?!?!?
HD programming is carried on the 119 and 110 satellites, and (almost) all International programming is carried on the 95 sat-two completely different birds. BTW, I heard something about D* moving the last remaining Chinese package on the 119 to the 95 soon. Perhaps they are making room for the channels you seek (but I hope it'll by HGTV-HD instead of MHD!)

[quizzer]

Dish is giving champions trophy for $100 which is less than directv $200.

I have gone with dish.

Do you guys know about "south asia world" channel?

Prashp...can you contact the same directvguy which u did for sahara and let us know if SAW is going to come on directv???

Thanks for the response

[prashp1]

Sahara Filmy is now showing on channel 2008. Enjoy :)

Directv website has hindi direct II now. Which is priced at $39.99 with Filmy. Also you can get Filmy as a la carte for $19.99.

[quizzer]

Iam hearing that euronews is on the way in dish (probably 902)....any updates on this??

when is it coming and whether will it come in directv as well???

[quizzer]

http://indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/nov/nov38.htm

US on directv will follow UK on bskyb i guess???

[prashp1]

Cricket Plus is now showing on channel 2024. Enjoy :)

[Darkman]

Do you guys know about "south asia world" channel?

Prashp...can you contact the same directvguy which u did for sahara and let us know if SAW is going to come on directv???

Thanks for the response
South Asia World (SAW) is finished....

Details: http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=69879

[rwmair]

DTV is $50 more expensive than Dish but if you speak to a CSR and point out that Dish is providing the exact same series for $50 less, they will give you a credit on your bill. It worked for me but I can't say if they will do this as a general rule.

Praneeth,

Which satellite/channels was the Champions Trophy shown on on DTV?

As a displaced Aussie, I want to watch the Ashes, but I don't speak Hindi or other non-English languages.... so I don't subscribe to any international package, nor have a 36x24" dish. Up until Jan/Feb of this year, DTV's PPV cricket coverage was on Sat 101 (channels 117-119), so I got these with my standard DTV setup.

I didn't plan to subscribe to Champions Trophy, as I was travelling a lot, but when some prelim games were on, I couldn't find them on my guide. Has all the cricket migrated to Sat 95 now?

Just wondering if I have to get one of my spare 18" dishes pointed at 95, and multiswitch in the equation, before next Wed night!

Thanks

[quizzer]

Looks like Directv is giving Dish a run for its money in South Asian International programming:

CricketPlus is an awesome channel given free as part of hindi direct.

They have 2 hours same day highlights of all matches that are shown in DTV on PPV.

Also they are showing all time great classic cricket matches!!!!

Iam also hearing that Star Gold is going to come very soon (its coming to UK this month end) and when this happens....more customers will move to DTV sinnce

STAR (plus,one,news,gold) + NDTV+Cricketplus is much better than 15+ channels on E*


Also i see from satelliteguys (Scot) that some internationals from E* are moving to DTV...dont know which all..we need to wait and see

I have asked Scot for details and will keep u posted.

[mhmaleman]

Hello all:

Good for DirecTV to launch the CricketPlus channel in the US.

So there hads been a lot of talk about wasting bandwidth of the DTV satellites. Now think about this, 120-180 channels for 40-50 USD/month, or 14.99/channel and more for packages for the international and PPC channels/ The margins and markups on these channels and cricket PPV events are much higher than the local channels/packages. ewer viewers maybe, but larger margins. Just plain common economic sense.

I do agree that the Cricket Plus channels should be offered a-la-carte. I have no interest in the Hindi programming package.

AS for cricket lovers and viewers, a coupld of questions:

I noticed that the Cricketplus.tv websitee listed the matches between India and South Africa, and the Ashes. Now are these live events or replays? I understand CricetDirect is shoing the Ashes and the India/South Africa live. Just trying to fugure out if I need on or both? wondering if I need one or both???

Thanks.

[quizzer]

Hello all:

Good for DirecTV to launch the CricketPlus channel in the US.

So there hads been a lot of talk about wasting bandwidth of the DTV satellites. Now think about this, 120-180 channels for 40-50 USD/month, or 14.99/channel and more for packages for the international and PPC channels/ The margins and markups on these channels and cricket PPV events are much higher than the local channels/packages. ewer viewers maybe, but larger margins. Just plain common economic sense.

I do agree that the Cricket Plus channels should be offered a-la-carte. I have no interest in the Hindi programming package.

AS for cricket lovers and viewers, a coupld of questions:

I noticed that the Cricketplus.tv websitee listed the matches between India and South Africa, and the Ashes. Now are these live events or replays? I understand CricetDirect is shoing the Ashes and the India/South Africa live. Just trying to fugure out if I need on or both? wondering if I need one or both???

Thanks.

cricketplus will show only highlights of ind sa and ashes.

the live matches are on PPV.

[oosha]

Hi all,
i'am trying to get some contact info either from Starplus usa or DirectvHindi to change the timings of Kaun Banega Crorepati, 10PM EST

Here on the East coast it air's at 10 pm WHICH IS NO GOOD. can't stay awake so late.
it not worth if we cannot watch such a good show so late , if any onelse are of the same opinion please help me find out the corroect contact information of the relay of this great show. we can put in a request for change of time.

i want to know who is the concern agency, whom we should forward our request is it DIRECTVHINDI OR STARPLUSUSA?

there is no starplus usa website they have UK but no USA?

help me out here ..................

oosha

[quizzer]

Has directv addedMTV India in channel 2006?

[rasheed]

Has directv addedMTV India in channel 2006?

Yes. http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/packProg/channelChart2.jsp?assetId=1200035

Why can't Dish get this channel?

Rasheed

[quizzer]

Yes. http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/packProg/channelChart2.jsp?assetId=1200035

Why can't Dish get this channel?

Rasheed

I think Viacom (the owners of MTV) and E* dont have a good relationship - thats why they could have signed exclusive deal with Directv.

[Chandu]

Alright mates, I know this is not DirecTV related, but cricket related nonetheless. I know most of us crazy ones aren't really loyal to a platform like DISH or DirecTV. We are loyal to the sport. I even know bunch of us subscribe to multiple platforms.

Considering this, here is new information which would be of interest to you. There is a new channel started on DISH called Zee Sport America (channel number 576) which is right now in free preview mode. This channel will be showing whole bunch of cricket which DISH had acquired rights to. (Meaning all of ICC international cricket - whatever DirecTV's Cricket Ticket showed.) Put it other way, if you had DirecTV Cricket Ticket + Zee Sport America from DISH you would have the whole enchilada.

(I know that in Canada they do have a single channel called ATN-CBN which stands for Asian Television Network - Commonwealth Broadcasting Network http://www.asiantelevision.com/atncbn.htm which shows pretty much the whole enchilada on a single channel, and it can be subscribed to on a single platform, e.g. any one of Bell Expressvu, Rogers Cable etc. However in USA, there is no such single platform solution except willow.tv broadband internet.)

Zee Sport America is on Free Preview until October 3. They are starting off with Pakistan vs. South Africa test which is being shown right this minute. They will also show India vs. Australia second ODI later in the morning.

Apart from cricket, it appears they will also show some other sports e.g. Indian Football, some other Asian Football, and ATP tennis events originating from India. For example they had Kyrgyzstan vs. Cambodia Nehru Cup football few minutes ago, had a promotion by Sania Mirza. They might also carry FIFA World Cup qualifiers for Indian national team or maybe some other Asian World Cup football qualifiers, although I'm not 100% sure about that.

Anyway, that's the info for what it is worth. At this moment, I have no idea how much they will want to charge starting October 3. Assuming it's a reasonable cost, one big advantage of subscribing to this channel might just be that it's a single home for cricket, instead of having to pay for multiple PPV. I just hope it would be a cheaper option than adding up individual PPVs.

[quizzer]

Alright mates, I know this is not DirecTV related, but cricket related nonetheless. I know most of us crazy ones aren't really loyal to a platform like DISH or DirecTV. We are loyal to the sport. I even know bunch of us subscribe to multiple platforms.

Considering this, here is new information which would be of interest to you. There is a new channel started on DISH called Zee Sport America (channel number 576) which is right now in free preview mode. This channel will be showing whole bunch of cricket which DISH had acquired rights to. (Meaning all of ICC international cricket - whatever DirecTV's Cricket Ticket showed.) Put it other way, if you had DirecTV Cricket Ticket + Zee Sport America from DISH you would have the whole enchilada.

(I know that in Canada they do have a single channel called ATN-CBN which stands for Asian Television Network - Commonwealth Broadcasting Network http://www.asiantelevision.com/atncbn.htm which shows pretty much the whole enchilada on a single channel, and it can be subscribed to on a single platform, e.g. any one of Bell Expressvu, Rogers Cable etc. However in USA, there is no such single platform solution except willow.tv broadband internet.)

Zee Sport America is on Free Preview until October 3. They are starting off with Pakistan vs. South Africa test which is being shown right this minute. They will also show India vs. Australia second ODI later in the morning.

Apart from cricket, it appears they will also show some other sports e.g. Indian Football, some other Asian Football, and ATP tennis events originating from India. For example they had Kyrgyzstan vs. Cambodia Nehru Cup football few minutes ago, had a promotion by Sania Mirza. They might also carry FIFA World Cup qualifiers for Indian national team or maybe some other Asian World Cup football qualifiers, although I'm not 100% sure about that.

Anyway, that's the info for what it is worth. At this moment, I have no idea how much they will want to charge starting October 3. Assuming it's a reasonable cost, one big advantage of subscribing to this channel might just be that it's a single home for cricket, instead of having to pay for multiple PPV. I just hope it would be a cheaper option than adding up individual PPVs.

The pricing for this channel is 19.99USD per month or 149.99USD per annum.

I agree with you that its a much cheaper option compared to the PPV that was available till now.

I have one question for you..i thought you also had DIRECTV international besides DISH. If thats right do you see any "sound" related issues with NDTV channel recently?

The volume has dropped low on this channel!!!

[Chandu]

I have one question for you..i thought you also had DIRECTV international besides DISH. If thats right do you see any "sound" related issues with NDTV channel recently?

The volume has dropped low on this channel!!!

Hmm, didn't know about that. I'll check later tonight, I'm not in front of TV right now and don't have any Slingbox to check.

I have had sound problems with Doordarshan for the longest time. Their sound used to be very muddled, laden with heavy bass and used to sound as if underwater.

[quizzer]

Hmm, didn't know about that. I'll check later tonight, I'm not in front of TV right now and don't have any Slingbox to check.

I have had sound problems with Doordarshan for the longest time. Their sound used to be very muddled, laden with heavy bass and used to sound as if underwater.


Chandu,

Did you get a chance to check the sound levels in NDTV?

I agree regarding your post on Doordarshan...sound and pq are pathetic.

Thanks

[Chandu]

Chandu,

Did you get a chance to check the sound levels in NDTV?

I agree regarding your post on Doordarshan...sound and pq are pathetic.

Thanks

Sorry, no. I got busy watching and getting angry about the India vs. Australia 2nd ODI. Will definitely check tonight and post.

[Chandu]

Alright, so I'm in front of my receiver and watching NDTV right now. The audio level seems slightly low compared to Star Plus, but nothing I would consider as alarming. With volume setting set to same value as from some of my other input sources (DISH receiver, DVD player etc.) the volume is reasonable such that I can hear everything just fine.

I compared it with some other channels e.g. Doordarshan (OK, I know it's a bad example based on what we already said above, but somehow I noticed the bad bass problem went away!!!), CrickePlus, Setanta and bunch of other stuff. Nothing radically out of the ordinary. Then I tuned to Star News and Star Plus and the volume was much louder than everything else. So maybe the Star family of channels have their volume go up, instead of NDTV going down? :confused:

Can you tell if you're comparing NDTV with some other channels, and if yes, what are some of those other channels you watch very frequently? Or are you still seeing just NDTV with very bad volume? If latter, it might be something isolated to your system not seen at my end.

[quizzer]

Alright, so I'm in front of my receiver and watching NDTV right now. The audio level seems slightly low compared to Star Plus, but nothing I would consider as alarming. With volume setting set to same value as from some of my other input sources (DISH receiver, DVD player etc.) the volume is reasonable such that I can hear everything just fine.

I compared it with some other channels e.g. Doordarshan (OK, I know it's a bad example based on what we already said above, but somehow I noticed the bad bass problem went away!!!), CrickePlus, Setanta and bunch of other stuff. Nothing radically out of the ordinary. Then I tuned to Star News and Star Plus and the volume was much louder than everything else. So maybe the Star family of channels have their volume go up, instead of NDTV going down? :confused:

Can you tell if you're comparing NDTV with some other channels, and if yes, what are some of those other channels you watch very frequently? Or are you still seeing just NDTV with very bad volume? If latter, it might be something isolated to your system not seen at my end.


If the volume is set to 8-10 normally, all channels were coming good in terms of audibility. (Star group will be louder, MTV India will be the highest and CNBC/CNN will be right for that level)

In the last 5 days, I need to keep NDTV at 16-18 to get the same audio levels that used to come at 8-10.

I dont see any difference in other channels.

I have raised this issue with DTV and they have told me to wait.

I want to get the feedback from other users before escalating with them.

Appreciate your response.

Thanks

[Chandu]

If the volume is set to 8-10 normally, all channels were coming good in terms of audibility. (Star group will be louder, MTV India will be the highest and CNBC/CNN will be right for that level)

In the last 5 days, I need to keep NDTV at 16-18 to get the same audio levels that used to come at 8-10.

I dont see any difference in other channels.

OK, no. I definitely don't notice such drastic difference. Probably the problem is isolated to a subset of some systems then.

BTW, I'm using R15 for my receiver and regular analog RCA cables for audio connected directly to the display. What is your receiver? Also do you use RCA cables for analog audio or something else for digital audio e.g. optical link to send audio output to a separate amplifier/speaker?

[ppn.rm]

Is Zee sport going to be available in mega pack in dishnetwork? Can someone if dishnetwork going to add more india south asian channels>

[quizzer]

Is Zee sport going to be available in mega pack in dishnetwork? Can someone if dishnetwork going to add more india south asian channels>

ZEE sports will be a la-carte channel with 19.99/month or 149.99 per annum.

At this time there is no news from E* regarding any new south asian channels.

I wish they add TimesNow and CNN-IBN (E* or DTV)

By the way do you have friends with DTV south asian channels - if yes can you find out if they are having volume issues with NDTV channel.

[quizzer]

OK, no. I definitely don't notice such drastic difference. Probably the problem is isolated to a subset of some systems then.

BTW, I'm using R15 for my receiver and regular analog RCA cables for audio connected directly to the display. What is your receiver? Also do you use RCA cables for analog audio or something else for digital audio e.g. optical link to send audio output to a separate amplifier/speaker?


I have the normal Motorola SD receiver... I dont think there is an issue with audio cables or tv as all channels except NDTV are having an awesome volume quality.

I have asked DTV to escalate this with NDTV...

Lets see what happens

[quizzer]

After a long while i checked CRICKETPLUS channel and the volume level for this channel also was low..but not bad as NDTV

[Chandu]

After a long while i checked CRICKETPLUS channel and the volume level for this channel also was low..but not bad as NDTV

It's coming through perfectly fine over here. Just watching the replay of Sri Lanka vs. England 2nd ODI right now and no problems with it. Cool thing this, being able to watch Sri Lanka vs. England on CricketPlus as well as India vs. Australia and Pakistan vs. South Africa on Zee Sports America. This is way cool. :cool:

[quizzer]

looks like NDTV is coming good again wrt sound issues.

[quizzer]

I got email from NDTV tech dept after i had mailed them last week.

Good customer service and the NDTV volumes are back to normal since last 2 days.

[gdeep]

Star TV to expand operations in North America
Tuesday - Oct 16, 2007
Televisionpoint.com Correspondent | Hong Kong
Star TV is expanding distribution of its signature Hindi and Mandarin language programming in North America with the opening of a sales office in Los Angeles. Headed by David Wisnia, Vice-president for Distribution and Sales, the new office will market and drive distribution of Asia's most popular networks in North America.

In the United States, Star is looking to expand distribution of its current slate of four top-rated channels, which are currently available on DirecTV are Star India PLUS, Star One, Star India News and Vijay TV.

Star will also market Star Gold and several Mandarin language channels. Star's Mandarin language channels include Star Chinese, the top-rated general entertainment channel in Taiwan, and Channel [V], the trend-setting youth channel.

Star's Chief Operating Officer, Laureen Ong, says "Asians, particularly those of Indian and Chinese descent, represent the largest growing ethnic group in the United States after Hispanics. We know the US demand for Indian and Chinese programming is growing, and Star is well positioned to offer thousands of hours of quality, original programming to this under-served market."

David Wisnia comes to Star following nearly eight years with Fox Sports International, including four years with Fuel TV. Most recently, Wisnia was Vice-president, Business & Legal Affairs responsible for assisting in providing day-to-day oversight of business and legal affairs department, which supports the Fox Sports/Fuel TV cable television channels, domestically and internationally (including in Latin America, the Middle East and Africa). As part of his business affairs responsibilities, Wisnia was also responsible for launching the Fox Sports networks into Africa and Turkey.

[quizzer]

I just read this article today and you beat me by 2 days by posting it.

Directv will give E* a run for its money in south asian programming if and when star gold makes it.

Thanks

[quizzer]

prashp,

can you find out from your source when star gold will be available on DIRECTV?

its a good movie channel.

thanks

[ppn.rm]

That would be nice to have Star Gold channel and Channel V in the Hindi Direct on Direct Tv

[quizzer]

That would be nice to have Star Gold channel and Channel V in the Hindi Direct on Direct Tv


Channel V hindi may not make it as we already have MTV India. It will be good though if both STAR GOLD and V make it.

[ppn.rm]

Does anyone know when Star Gold and V channel are coming to direct tv because I called direct tv yesterday they don't any thing about this channels coming to direct tv.

[quizzer]

Does anyone know when Star Gold and V channel are coming to direct tv because I called direct tv yesterday they don't any thing about this channels coming to direct tv.

did u call the international number? - i think it is 8003784179

[ppn.rm]

I called the direct tv international number they there is rumor that going around that star gold is coming they don't when

[369]

Hello,

I am a new member and I would kindly like all your expertise here. I currently have comcast triple play, and I am happy with it except that, comcast does not offer and Indian channels.

The only solution to this is getting satellite TV. Now I ive in an apartment and they don't allow to install the dish outside the apartments, I want to know if I put the DISH inside the house, will that work?

Also, which is better in terms of price and channel line ups, DISH or Direct TV. I am interested in watching movies,news,cricket, serials etc.

I would really apprecite if you could help out a NEWBIE here.

Thanks

[ppn.rm]

I got a call from dishnetwork saying MH1 channel is here on channel 812 I called them they told it is for $3.99/month and does anyone know if this channel is going to come in the free preview channel. Please I hope this channel for new preview

[gdeep]

I got a call from dishnetwork saying MH1 channel is here on channel 812 I called them they told it is for $3.99/month and does anyone know if this channel is going to come in the free preview channel. Please I hope this channel for new preview

Good for Dish Network viewers. I wish Directv can add a punjabi channel.

[quizzer]

Good for Dish Network viewers. I wish Directv can add a punjabi channel.


MTV india does show some punjabi songs as well.

[ppn.rm]

Does anyone have any update when star gold is coming to direct tv or any other india coming to dishnetwork or diecttv

[gdeep]

Neo Sports to launch in US soon. I sent an email to VP of international services of Neo and hopefully i will get more info.

[ppn.rm]

Neo Sports is this channel going to come to dishnetwork or directtv Is this is a india channel I really want to know when star gold if someone can give me a update on this channel.

[gdeep]

Neo Sports is this channel going to come to dishnetwork or directtv Is this is a india channel I really want to know when star gold if someone can give me a update on this channel.

Neo sports is indian channel and that is the reason I posted it in this thread (south asian). I don't know yet whether it will air on directv or dishnetwork.

[Pink Fairy]

I started reading the thread and did not even realize it started in September ...of 2006!

[ppn.rm]

When is star gold coming to direct tv please let me know about any update

[ppn.rm]

Does anyone know if there is any new india channel coming to direct tv or dishnetwork I really want to know when Sgtar gold is coming to direct tv

[Nina]

NDTVIMAGINE is the channel some of us are waiting for. Hope DTV will air it. Their NDTV24x7 is an amazing news channel. This entertainment channel will be a cherry on the cake. You tube has amazing videos on that.

[gdeep]

NDTV Imagine will air on Directv due to exclusive contract between directv and ndtv. My guess is NDTV imagine will air in March on Directv. Another guess is that Directv will charge extra for this channel.

[quizzer]

It will be good if the complete NDTV bouquet comes to DTV.

I will be interedted in NDTV profit, Imagine and Goodlife.

Thanks,

NDTV 24/7 fan

[Nina]

It will be good if the complete NDTV bouquet comes to DTV.

I will be interedted in NDTV profit, Imagine and Goodlife.

Thanks,

NDTV 24/7 fan

I agree with you completely. NDTV is planning to launch three channels which includes a movie channel.

[Nina]

NDTV Imagine will air on Directv due to exclusive contract between directv and ndtv. My guess is NDTV imagine will air in March on Directv. Another guess is that Directv will charge extra for this channel.

Will be worth it even if DTV charges extra.!!!!!

[ppn.rm]

Kaun Banega Crorepati Did the show start yet? Does anyone know any information about that new channel coming to direct tv NDTV Image

[quizzer]

I guess KBC-3 will start in summer.

We should try calling DTV international services to find if they have any plans for carrying NDTV Imagine in the future.

Thanks

[Nina]

I guess KBC-3 will start in summer.

We should try calling DTV international services to find if they have any plans for carrying NDTV Imagine in the future.

Thanks

This is the email for the Distribution for NDTVIMAGINE. Try emailing and lets see the response. I emailed and they replied right away and last week they said they are closing the deal with DTV. I guess the more emails they get the more encouraged they are. This is the email address.

imaginedistribution@ndtvimagine.com

[ppn.rm]

I have direct tv international service and they don't have any information about the channel star gold or ndtvimage channel coming to direct tv

[Nina]

I have direct tv international service and they don't have any information about the channel star gold or ndtvimage channel coming to direct tv

My experience with calling DTV regarding any new channel has always been very dissapointing. They hardly give any correct info. When MTVI launched I was not aware and when I called DTV they said they had no idea, while the channel had launched a week ago.
Best is to write to NDTVIMAGINE for any info.

[quizzer]

I agree with Nina about directv csr's. They dont have a clue wrt new international channels. We need to contact the channel groups directly.

I emailed them last night and no reply so far. will update if they do.

[ppn.rm]

Today I got a call from Dish Network that M1 one is on free preview on channel 573

Enjoy the free preview

[quizzer]

Heard from my friend that STAR GOLD will start in USA from Feb 15th. It seems they have already started programming advt with ET and PT in STAR GOLD.

It will come to Directv i guess!!!

Can someone call directv/star and confirm???

Thanks

[Nina]

Heard from my friend that STAR GOLD will start in USA from Feb 15th. It seems they have already started programming advt with ET and PT in STAR GOLD.

It will come to Directv i guess!!!

Can someone call directv/star and confirm???

Thanks

I called the international line and asked if STARGOLD or NDTVIMAGINE was going to launch anytime and they said they had no idea. They said there was not going to be any addition for southasian package for a long time..............:mad:
Does STAR or NDTV have an office in the U.S? I could call if anyone has the number.........

[gdeep]

I called the international line and asked if STARGOLD or NDTVIMAGINE was going to launch anytime and they said they had no idea. They said there was not going to be any addition for southasian package for a long time..............:mad:
Does STAR or NDTV have an office in the U.S? I could call if anyone has the number.........

Don't worry CSRs never know anything about new additions. NDTV Imagine will launch soon on Directv. I think it won't get added until channel goes 24/7 because currently it only airs about 4 hrs of programming every night.

[ppn.rm]

I called Direct tv also they have no information about the channel star Gold. Please if anyone has the phone number for star please call them.

Thanks

[quizzer]

star recently started office in LOS ANGELES.

[ppn.rm]

Hey Quzzier
Can you please star office in LA if you have the phone number

[ppn.rm]

Does anyone have a update on the channels star gold or ndtv image

Thanks

[Nina]

Last night a friend called NDTV24x7 in India and was told six months for NDTVIMAGINE to launch!!!!!!!!!!!

[quizzer]

Lat night a friend called NDTV24x7 in India and was told six months for NDTVIMAGINE to launch!!!!!!!!!!!


Awesome news...NDTV Imagine will become a 24 hrs channel by then and will start in USA...cool

Any update on star gold launching in middle feb?

Thanks

[ppn.rm]

Hello Everyone

I called the Direct tv international number and asked about the Star gold they sill have no update yet. If anyone have any kind of update please let us know

Thanks

[quizzer]

Hello Everyone

I called the Direct tv international number and asked about the Star gold they sill have no update yet. If anyone have any kind of update please let us know

Thanks


prash p is the person who has some contact with Directv?

It will be great if he finds any update about star gold and ndtv imagine.

Thanks

[ppn.rm]

Does anyone have any update on star gold channel that I heard it is coming Feb 15 08 does anyone know what time?

[ppn.rm]

Does anyone have any update on the channel Star Gold I have waiting for the channel to come to direct tv since feb 15

[Nina]

Does anyone have any update on the channel Star Gold I have waiting for the channel to come to direct tv since feb 15

Ndtv office in India says they are at the moment doing a marketing campaign on NDTV24x7 and not Imagine!!!
So the wait is long I guess!!! I dont know why they are now saying it will either launch on DTV or Dishnetwork!!!

[gdeep]

Doordarshan India channel changes to India Plus channel now

http://www.cinemayamedia.com/ShowNews.aspx?newsid=135

[Nina]

Doordarshan India channel changes to India Plus channel now

http://www.cinemayamedia.com/ShowNews.aspx?newsid=135

Thankyou for letting us know. I was wondering what was happening when I saw the India Plus logo. I hope they make some changes to the picture and sound quality on this channel.

[quizzer]

I think in 6 months time, we should be having star gold, channel V and ndtv imagine in usa.

[ppn.rm]

So we have to wait 6 months for the channels

Star Gold
ndtv imagine
V channel

I did not the channe V is coming to direc tv who told all this inside scope

[Nina]

So we have to wait 6 months for the channels

Star Gold
ndtv imagine
V channel

I did not the channe V is coming to direc tv who told all this inside scope

I guess in U.S. we are the last ones to get any channels. Ndtv imagine and channel 9x inx is already launching in the U.K. in March. They have started the EPG testing......

[manutd1980]

Does anyone if Zee sports would be launched on DTv

[ppn.rm]

The Channel Zee sports is already on dishnetwork channel. What does EPG testing mean for the channel Ndtv imagine mean.

[Nina]

The Channel Zee sports is already on dishnetwork channel. What does EPG testing mean for the channel Ndtv imagine mean.

http://media247.co.uk/bizasia/newsarchive/2008/02/ndtv_imagine_be.php

[manutd1980]

Imeant when Zee Sports be launched on direct TV

[gdeep]

The Channel Zee sports is already on dishnetwork channel. What does EPG testing mean for the channel Ndtv imagine mean.

Google EPG Testing and you will find it....

[gdeep]

Imeant when Zee Sports be launched on direct TV

Zee sports has exclusive rights with Dishnetwork. Answer to your Question is Never.

[satexplorer]

Ndtv imagine-Price Increase
Channel 9X-Price Increase even though they have extra concerts/specials
STAR Gold-FTA or place Sahara Filmy to the black list
Channel V India-Alternative to MTV India most of the former VJ's new shows are on STAR One.

South Asian channels on DirecTV should push a la Carte soon. New channels could have you seeing HindiDirect I & II a $5.00 Increase.

[Nina]

Ndtv imagine-Price Increase
Channel 9X-Price Increase even though they have extra concerts/specials
STAR Gold-FTA or place Sahara Filmy to the black list
Channel V India-Alternative to MTV India most of the former VJ's new shows are on STAR One.

South Asian channels on DirecTV should push a la Carte soon. New channels could have you seeing HindiDirect I & II a $5.00 Increase.

Price increase is expected. We do not expect Direct tv to give us these channels for free...Once these channels are in I would think Directv would be considered to be the best platform with south asian channels.

[ppn.rm]

When would get all these channels I really excited to know that channel V also might come to direct tv also

[quizzer]

Ndtv imagine-Price Increase
Channel 9X-Price Increase even though they have extra concerts/specials
STAR Gold-FTA or place Sahara Filmy to the black list
Channel V India-Alternative to MTV India most of the former VJ's new shows are on STAR One.

South Asian channels on DirecTV should push a la Carte soon. New channels could have you seeing HindiDirect I & II a $5.00 Increase.


Any idea when will all these channels become available? We wont mind a slight price increase!!!

[Nina]

Any idea when will all these channels become available? We wont mind a slight price increase!!!

http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k8/mar/mar56.php

STARPLUS ON DISHNETWORK?????????????

As per the deal, Dish will provide five Asian television channels of Star to South Asian and Chinese viewers.


Star's two Hindi entertainment channels Star Plus and Star One will be included on Dish Network from 19 March. Beginning 26 March, three of Star's Mandarin-language channels - Star Chinese Channel, Star Chinese Movies 2 and Channel [V] Taiwan - will be added to the network.

[himmatwala]

WoW! thats a great news. How about the NDTV Imagine?


http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k8/mar/mar56.php

STARPLUS ON DISHNETWORK?????????????

As per the deal, Dish will provide five Asian television channels of Star to South Asian and Chinese viewers.


Star's two Hindi entertainment channels Star Plus and Star One will be included on Dish Network from 19 March. Beginning 26 March, three of Star's Mandarin-language channels - Star Chinese Channel, Star Chinese Movies 2 and Channel [V] Taiwan - will be added to the network.

[ppn.rm]

I have dishnetwork and direct tv and already have star one and star plus and know I am hearing that star one star plus is also coming to dishnetwork . I am so surpise the hear this news.

[gdeep]

I think it's a bad move for directv (for allow star plus and star one make a deal with dishnetwork) as now directv hindi direct customers will move over to dishnetwork to get star plus and star one and many other hindi channels.

[ppn.rm]

Thank you gdeep for understanding my problem about star plus and star one comng to dishnetwork. I think it not fair either that direct tv let dishnetwork have those channels. See I have both dishes I really don't want to pay for 2 dishes for the same channels. I think direct tv will lose people like that. Does anyone if the star plus and star one coming to mega pack of dishnetwork or la cart.

[Nina]

I think it's a bad move for directv (for allow star plus and star one make a deal with dishnetwork) as now directv hindi direct customers will move over to dishnetwork to get star plus and star one and many other hindi channels.

I completely agree with you. Maybe directv will back out of south asian channels. Do guys remember the days when DTV had sony channel and than Dish took over and that was it for south asian channels for Dtv until recently since starplus came.

[gdeep]

I think to keep there hindidirect I & II customers directv needs to add new hindi channels soon else everybody is going to ditch them. Dishnetwork has alot of channels and plus a cricket channel (zee sports) that airs live cricket games.

I called directv to cancel my service even though I'm still under contract (ends Sept of this year). I told the customer rep that I can't afford it and he said since I am under contract I can't just cancel my service. Next thing he told me is that I can suspend my service for 6 months (no charge of anykind) and then cancel my service once my contract ends.

[quizzer]

http://indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k8/mar/mar94.php

Looks like NDTV Imagine on its way to USA in Apr-Jun timeframe.

Nina,

Can you contact NDTV distribution again to see if its going to be Dish or DirecTV?

Thanks

[Nina]

http://indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k8/mar/mar94.php

Looks like NDTV Imagine on its way to USA in Apr-Jun timeframe.

Nina,

Can you contact NDTV distribution again to see if its going to be Dish or DirecTV?

Thanks

They keep saying it will be available soon and they will not admit what platform is going to carry it!!! First they said they are closing the deal with DTV and now they are saying they are talking to various platforms.....
I would not really back out of DTV now.....just wait and watch for a couple of months. i spoke to the executive office of DTV and they said if I was to suspend the account than I am looking at starting all over again......

[gdeep]

My Directv Service is disconnected now. I will get it again once they add new channels.

[manutd1980]

has anybody figured abt ndtv imagine

[Nina]

http://indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k8/mar/mar94.php

Looks like NDTV Imagine on its way to USA in Apr-Jun timeframe.

Nina,

Can you contact NDTV distribution again to see if its going to be Dish or DirecTV?

Thanks

I did. I called India today and they will not say what platform! I have a deep feeling it is going to be dishnetwork!!! It will launch by end of april!!!

[quizzer]

I did. I called India and they will not say what platform! I have a deep feeling it is going to be dishnetwork!!! It will launch by end of april!!!

My feeling is NDTV Imagine will come in DirecTV only as 24*7 is already present there.

[Nina]

My feeling is NDTV Imagine will come in DirecTV only as 24*7 is already present there.

Quizzer,

Did you call Directv to find out if the channel is going to launch on DTV?

[quizzer]

Quizzer,

Did you call Directv to find out if the channel is going to launch on DTV?

This is my assumption. NDTV Imagine would not like to be in a crowded space on dish network.

Lets see to what satexplorer or rasheed or chandu has to say. They are big time members on this forum.

[Nina]

This is my assumption. NDTV Imagine would not like to be in a crowded space on dish network.

Lets see to what satexplorer or rasheed or chandu has to say. They are big time members on this forum.

http://indiapost.com/article/techbiz/2262/

I thought after reading this post maybe dish will carry ndtvimagine....

[quizzer]

Any update on NDTV Imagine? Now that april has come...

[Nina]

I was told by end of April when I had phoned. What platform? They will not answer.
This is the email to the person who is in charge.

ashwing@ndtvimagine.com

[quizzer]

I was told by end of April when I had phoned. What platform? They will not answer.
This is the email to the person who is in charge.

ashwing@ndtvimagine.com

Nina,

I have mailed him. Lets see if i get any response.

Thanks

[satexplorer]

Any update on NDTV Imagine? Now that april has come...


NDTV Imagine on HindiDirect Ch. 20xx....oh wait a minute, still up there :nono2:

NEW DELHI: The US has asked India to ease its television downlink policy for international content providers, who need to set up an office in the country or operate through a local agent -- a process which makes their operations taxable here.

The US has been raising the issue with the Indian Government through different channels, including the high level bilateral Trade Policy Forum, saying the present downlink policy in India is "overly burdensome and results in a taxable presence" to foreign content providers.

It said the India can oversee the programming content, if it so desires, through its licensed entities like cable operators or direct-to-home providers without requiring them to open office in the country.

"The United States continues to raise this issue with the Indian Government and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting," an official said.

In November 2005, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had issued a 'Downlink Policy' which applies to international content providers wanting to downlink programming to India. Despite opposition from the global firms, the ministry ruled out any change in the policy in February this year asking them to amend their agreements with the Indian customers making the tax liabilities retrospective in nature from November 11, 2005.

This has upset the US which has started exerting pressure on the government to change the policy, the official said.

source: The Economic Times

[quizzer]

NDTV Imagine on HindiDirect Ch. 20xx....oh wait a minute, still up there :nono2:

NEW DELHI: The US has asked India to ease its television downlink policy for international content providers, who need to set up an office in the country or operate through a local agent -- a process which makes their operations taxable here.

The US has been raising the issue with the Indian Government through different channels, including the high level bilateral Trade Policy Forum, saying the present downlink policy in India is "overly burdensome and results in a taxable presence" to foreign content providers.

It said the India can oversee the programming content, if it so desires, through its licensed entities like cable operators or direct-to-home providers without requiring them to open office in the country.

"The United States continues to raise this issue with the Indian Government and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting," an official said.

In November 2005, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had issued a 'Downlink Policy' which applies to international content providers wanting to downlink programming to India. Despite opposition from the global firms, the ministry ruled out any change in the policy in February this year asking them to amend their agreements with the Indian customers making the tax liabilities retrospective in nature from November 11, 2005.

This has upset the US which has started exerting pressure on the government to change the policy, the official said.

source: The Economic Times


No news still?

[manutd1980]

ne news??

[ppn.rm]

Any new channel coming to dishnetwork or direct tv. I called dishnetwork I asked them to put MTV India in there request form. Because I really like direct tv because of this channel I might get rid of it in september because the star plus and star one is coming on both of my dish. I really want watch NDTV Imagine or Channel V

[Nina]

Any new channel coming to dishnetwork or direct tv. I called dishnetwork I asked them to put MTV India in there request form. Because I really like direct tv because of this channel I might get rid of it in september because the star plus and star one is coming on both of my dish. I really want watch NDTV Imagine or Channel V

Still no news of any new channels. It is the end of the month and NDTVIMAGINE was supposed to launch.
Received e-mail for 9X. To launch in June/July 2008.

[ppn.rm]

NDTVIMAGINE going to launch on dishnetwork or direct tv when is launch end of April or end of May . Also 9Xis going to come to dishnetwork or direct tv. If anyone know any information please let me know

[quizzer]

Still no news of any new channels. It is the end of the month and NDTVIMAGINE was supposed to launch.
Received e-mail for 9X. To launch in June/July 2008.

Nina,

9X is coming to Dish or Directv network?

Did you try calling NDTV Imagine recently?

Thanks

[quizzer]

Nina,

Any updates on NDTV Imagine and/or 9X?

Thanks

[Nina]

Nina,

Any updates on NDTV Imagine and/or 9X?

Thanks

None I have given up. I was thinking Dishnetwork is advertising the mega pack for 15 dollars for first three months. Do you think they would add any south asian channels now.?
Ndtv told me the platforms are really giving them a hard time to carry the channels.

[Nina]

None I have given up. I was thinking Dishnetwork is advertising the mega pack for 15 dollars for first three months. Do you think they would add any south asian channels now.?
Ndtv told me the platforms are really giving them a hard time to carry the channels.


http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k8/may/may172.php

If STAR GOLD is available on Comcast than what about the satellite providers?????

[ppn.rm]

Any new hindi channels coming to dishnetwork or direct tv any update please

[Nina]

Any new hindi channels coming to dishnetwork or direct tv any update please

Is the Doordarshan channel off the air for three days now or is it anything to do with an upgrade???

[quizzer]

Is the Doordarshan channel off the air for three days now or is it anything to do with an upgrade???

If this is the case, It will be good if 9X or NDTV Imagine replaces DD!!!

[satexplorer]

Digital transition? contract dispute? signal problems due to the Monsoon returning? I guess DD India should remain FTA on DirecTV. In my opinon The two channels 9X should go to DISH Network and NDTV Imagine should go to DirecTV.

Concrap hasn't distribute the STAR channels. Enough news from Concrap. :nono:

[quizzer]

Is the Doordarshan channel off the air for three days now or is it anything to do with an upgrade???

Any update with whats going on with doordarshan?

Why is it not being taken off air and replaced with NDTV Imagine or 9X?

Thanks

[ppn.rm]

I really don't why they won't take doordarshan and put NDTV Imagine or 9X it would be nice. Can some call direct tv and see what up with this channel. I called they told me they are trying to fix this channel.

[Nina]

I really don't why they won't take doordarshan and put NDTV Imagine or 9X it would be nice. Can some call direct tv and see what up with this channel. I called they told me they are trying to fix this channel.

They said the same thing to me.......today Ndtvimagine said now it will be anytime between september and october.. :( :( :( :( I was told if we all keep calling DTV regarding this channel and that might make the process speed up a bit...

[quizzer]

They said the same thing to me.......today Ndtvimagine said now it will be anytime between september and october.. :( :( :( :( I was told if we all keep calling DTV regarding this channel and that might make the process speed up a bit...


NDTV Imagine has started as free channel In middle east and africa.

[ppn.rm]

Can anyone tell why I still not getting DD india on direct tv. It been a month I did not get this channel. Does anyone have any information on NDTV Imagine Channel that would be great

[ppn.rm]

Any update on NDTV or other channels coming to dishnetwork or direct tv. The DD india is still not working.

[satexplorer]

UPDATE: Currently NDTV Imagine and 9X finally made their debut as FREE previews on DISH TV India. Colors TV by Viacom 18 debut on TATA Sky.

Reality Asia Channel aired some content from tru TV & Fox Reality. Due to money problems it's been shutdown by both satellite and cable providers in India.

DD India on DirecTV has a uplink issue that is why from the interruption on June 1 2008. The Movie: Rakht and several programs were shown twice forcing a complete shutdown. Usually for brief period in June. A color bar picture showed up.

DISH Network has uplinked a channel TV9 (Telegu) Ch. 807 on July 23 2008.

[Nina]

Can anyone tell why I still not getting DD india on direct tv. It been a month I did not get this channel. Does anyone have any information on NDTV Imagine Channel that would be great

From today DTV has removed DDINDIA from the guide.............nina

[satexplorer]

From today DTV has removed DDINDIA from the guide.............nina

Were not the only ones in the United States. DD India was shut down in United Kingdom last month. DD India is available only in their country. Read on:

June 18, 2008

India's state broadcaster DD India's foray into the UK market seems to be shortlived after the channel was removed from the Sky Digital EPG.

DD India Debuted on Sky Digital Satellite on January 30, 2007.

When contacted Rayat TV, who run the channel here, denied rumours of closure and instead wanted to reinforce the message to viewers via BizAsia UK that DD India will be returning on air after a four-week span. While a reason behind the EPG removal wasn't explained, our source did say that the channel was undergoing a management restructure and was also in the midst of revamping the UK recorded shows.

Some in the industry are little sceptical about today's developments as until today, the channel's EPG was displaying "programmes not available" message on the EPG banner, since last weekend. Also, recently DD had sold its News EPG slot to 9X.

DD India has vowed to return next month, whether it does is a completely different take. Before removal, the channel was on EPG 833.

As always, keep it with us for the very latest on developments on DD India.

credit: BizAsia UK


NDTV Imagine will show The Bachchan's Unforgettable Tour next month. Call DirecTV tell them you want the channel!

[satexplorer]

Thursday evening August 14, 2008. Ch. 2025 DD India is replaced by Times Now a news channel with in your face prespective. Too many news channels. Similar to what Sky Digital did to DD India now replaced by 9X News. Word on the streets is Rupert Murdoch was in India. It turns out he invested in a newspaper company.

Someone should grab DirecTV by their earlobes, tell them about NDTV Imagine and 9X sooner not later!

[quizzer]

Thursday evening August 14, 2008. Ch. 2025 DD India is replaced by Times Now a news channel with in your face prespective. Too many news channels. Similar to what Sky Digital did to DD India now replaced by 9X News. Word on the streets is Rupert Murdoch was in India. It turns out he invested in a newspaper company.

Someone should grab DirecTV by their earlobes, tell them about NDTV Imagine and 9X sooner not later!

I saw Times Now this morning and it doesnt seem to be LIVE. It was showing EDT time. Can someone confirm its LIVE or NOT?

Thanks

[quizzer]

They have corrected it. India (Times) Now is LIVE...

[satexplorer]

Rupert Murdoch-promoted News Corporation on Monday said it will invest USD 100-million in the next 12-months to start six regional channels under the Star brand in India.

"We will invest USD 100-million in the next 12 months to launch six regional channels under the Star brand in India,"

News Corporation Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch said in Mumbai.

News Corporation company Dow Jones announced the launch of Dow Jones India Titans 30 index. "We are unveiling the Dow Jones India Titans--a 30-stock index tracking the stock-market performance of prominent Indian companies," Murdoch said.

"It will be licensed to financial institutions as the basis of investment products such as exchange-traded funds," he said.

source: Financial Express August 4, 2008

Where's the interest in NDTV Imagine and 9X. Rupert still loves STAR.

[prashp1]

UPDATE: Currently NDTV Imagine and 9X finally made their debut as FREE previews on DISH TV India. Colors TV by Viacom 18 debut on TATA Sky.

Reality Asia Channel aired some content from tru TV & Fox Reality. Due to money problems it's been shutdown by both satellite and cable providers in India.

DD India on DirecTV has a uplink issue that is why from the interruption on June 1 2008. The Movie: Rakht and several programs were shown twice forcing a complete shutdown. Usually for brief period in June. A color bar picture showed up.

DISH Network has uplinked a channel TV9 (Telegu) Ch. 807 on July 23 2008.

TV9 is a 24 Hour Gujarati News channel. It is not Telegu. Thanks

[quizzer]

I heard from Scott of Satelliteguys that 2 new channels are being added in dish network on 9/10.

Also hindi elite package is going to be launched on that day.

Any guesses on the 2 channels?

9X and NDTV Imagine????

[Nina]

I heard from Scott of Satelliteguys that 2 new channels are being added in dish network on 9/10.

Also hindi elite package is going to be launched on that day.

Any guesses on the 2 channels?

9X and NDTV Imagine????

I have recieved an email from NDTVIMAGINE confirming launch by end of october...so i dont know. I know 9X had written saying launch of this channel by end of july...

[ppn.rm]

When 9X and NDTV Imagine Coming to dishnetwork. When I called dishnetwork they told they still working with this channel and they don"t have any information about this channel. Someone please let me know when is this channel coming I have been waiting for this channels.

[quizzer]

I have recieved an email from NDTVIMAGINE confirming launch by end of october...so i dont know. I know 9X had written saying launch of this channel by end of july...


Hi Nina,

Only you are in luck with ablity to contact NDTV. Can you find out when are they going to launch here?

Actually I will be happy if Colors channel is able to make it.

Thanks

[Nina]

Hi Nina,

Only you are in luck with ablity to contact NDTV. Can you find out when are they going to launch here?

Actually I will be happy if Colors channel is able to make it.

Thanks

Hi Quizzer,
Yesterday they told me they are sending the feed on the 20th of october and that it will be a month before we can see the channel...I did not understand the technical side....anyhow with 9x they will launch next year....
email for 9X.........zubin.mehta@inxtv.in

[ppn.rm]

What channel on October 20?
I heard that MTV Desi also coming to dishnetwork
I also heard that new punjabi Channel will coming to dishnetwork on wednesday it is called juspunjabi

[quizzer]

What channel on October 20?
I heard that MTV Desi also coming to dishnetwork
I also heard that new punjabi Channel will coming to dishnetwork on wednesday it is called juspunjabi

MTV DESI is long off..its been replacd by MTV India in Directv.

[satexplorer]

Hi Quizzer,
Yesterday they told me they are sending the feed on the 20th of october and that it will be a month before we can see the channel...I did not understand the technical side....anyhow with 9x they will launch next year....
email for 9X.........zubin.mehta@inxtv.in

Nina, looks like somethings will be figured out after Diwali.

[Nina]

Nina, looks like somethings will be figured out after Diwali.

Yes you are right.......NDTV IMAGINE emailed saying they are in the testing phase on DISHNETWORK.....(we will have to wait and watch cause they have many different stories)

[satexplorer]

*BREAKING NEWS* Sony's sister channel SAB is coming to DISH Network. So far it's uplinked on ch. 575 Satellite 118.7°, Transponder 24. The channel should be ready in November.

[Nina]

*BREAKING NEWS* Sony's sister channel SAB is coming to DISH Network. So far it's uplinked on ch. 575 should be ready in November.

Wow! Thanks for the good news......:) Does that mean for us who only have 61.5 will not get the channel??

[satexplorer]

Wow! Thanks for the good news......:) Does that mean for us who only have 61.5 will not get the channel??

No, none of the new international channels are coming to 61.5° or 148°. DISH Network has moved the internationals to 118.7°. They already eliminated the SuperDISH 121°.

Starting this year the DISH satellites are 61.5°, 72° and 77° are Eastern arc, 110° 119° and 129° are Western Arc and 118.7° the new International Arc.

Some that remain the 148° for the West feeds for Sony, SET Max, Sahara One and TV Asia. Possible rumor is that is coming to 118.7° in the near future.

NDTV Imagine and 9X should be coming in 2009. 9X is a free channel. Although, mostly favorites 9XM is beating out MTV India and Channel V in the ratings.

[rajeshh]

Can this thread be moved off DirecTV topics? I know its meant to be comparing DirecTV vs Dish; but I have DirecTV HindiDirect, and most of the last posts are only about whats available on Dish ( which I frankly don't care about given what I have invested in DirecTV). I come to this thread hoping there is news about new channels on DirecTV..

[satexplorer]

November 12, 2008 SAB TV is available free for Hindi Mega Pack subscribers with a satellite pointing at 118.7°. November 19, 2008 SAB TV is also available free for Hindi Mega Pack subscribers with a satellite pointing at 61.5°.

[Nina]

November 12, 2008 SAB TV is available free for Hindi Mega Pack subscribers with a satellite pointing at 118.7°.

November 19, 2008 SAB TV is available free for Hindi Mega Pack subscribers with a satellite pointing at 61.5°. JUS Punjabi is no longer in Free preview as they never participated in the Punjabi Package. If anyone notice last night, the green bullentin. JUS Punjabi is A-La-Carte for $9.99.

Thankyou for your news....I did not have 118.7 so this is a treat...this is all so confusing..if they are moving channels to 118.7 than why are they still adding to 61.5?

[satexplorer]

Thankyou for your news....I did not have 118.7 so this is a treat...this is all so confusing..if they are moving channels to 118.7 than why are they still adding to 61.5?

I've heard it from some ppl that DISH Network subscribers in the Eastern seaboard are having problems pointing to 118.7°. I have no clue as why 61.5° is available. Migration to the new International Arc is slow. Keep checking the DISH Uplink forum for surprises.

[KB14]

Anyone else missing STAR ONE all of a sudden? Plus, I have the Mega Pak, but SAB TV is not available for me (shows up in guide in red)

[Nina]

UTV Movies to launch in US on DirecTV in january

http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k8/nov/nov230.php

[rajeshh]

thanks for the info.

[quizzer]

UTV Movies to launch in US on DirecTV in january

http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k8/nov/nov230.php

Great news!!!

what happened to NDTV Imagine and 9X?

[ppn.rm]

Does Anyone have a update on the new hindi channels

What happen to NDTV Imagine and 9X?

[gdeep]

Does Anyone have a update on the new hindi channels

What happen to NDTV Imagine and 9X?

I don't think 9x is coming to US at all. News on the block is that this channel is doing so bad (rating wise) that it will be closing doors pretty soon. Investors are already pulling money out of this channel and it's parent company.

NDTV Imagine will sign with Directv instead of Dish.

[satexplorer]

UTV Movies is coming to DirecTV! We get see the Shahrukh Khan and his Don movies? Too bad this movie never shows up on any of the Zee, Sony, Sahara or STAR Channels.

9xM is doing better than the MTV, Channel [V] and 9x. 9x going out of business is a long shot since it is Free-to-Air channel. I don't see NDTV Imagine coming on DISH Network either. Although, DISH promised to reach 45 international channels by 2009.

DirecTV and DISH Network should focus on eliminating News channels. I see IBN7, CNN/IBN, NDTV, Times Now and STAR News did a lot better coverage on the Mumbai siege. I don't rely on Aaj Tak and Headlines Today. Some unreliable fake news there.

[gdeep]

UTV Movies is coming to DirecTV! We get see the Shahrukh Khan and his Don movies? Too bad this movie never shows up on any of the Zee, Sony, Sahara or STAR Channels.

9xM is doing better than the MTV, Channel [V] and 9x. 9x going out of business is a long shot since it is Free-to-Air channel. I don't see NDTV Imagine coming on DISH Network either. Although, DISH promised to reach 45 international channels by 2009.

DirecTV and DISH Network should focus on eliminating News channels. I see IBN7, CNN/IBN, NDTV, Times Now and STAR News did a lot better coverage on the Mumbai siege. I don't rely on Aaj Tak and Headlines Today. Some unreliable fake news there.

I hope 9x survives.....Yeah I have to agree I hate all the news channels. During Mumbai siege I only watched Times Now on Directv to keep myself up to date.

[satexplorer]

December 17, 2008-Comcast Corporation will distribute five STAR India channels on its Digital Cable platform in California.

The channels include STAR Plus, STAR One, STAR Gold, STAR News and STAR Vijay.

STAR Plus will be available on Thursday December 18, 2008 through subscription on Channel 250 for $11.99 per month and also included in a package with the other channels for a discounted rate.

Apart from North Santa Barbara and Lompoc, STAR Plus will be available across all Comcast California service areas including Sacramento, Fresno, Stockton, San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose.

STAR senior VP says - Distribution and sales and head - North America and Europe David Wisnia, “We are excited to embark on this partnership with Comcast by making STAR Plus available to Comcast’s California subscribers. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with Comcast in the near future and sharing more of our Indian content with South Asian viewers throughout the country.”

Adds Comcast director - national ethnic marketing Natalie Rouse: “We are pleased to launch STAR Plus in California. One of Comcast’s goals is to bring our multicultural customers closer to their culture and STAR Plus exactly does that."

[rnbmusicfan]

December 17, 2008-Comcast Corporation will distribute five STAR India channels on its Digital Cable platform in California.

The channels include STAR Plus, STAR One, STAR Gold, STAR News and STAR Vijay.

STAR Plus will be available on Thursday December 18, 2008 through subscription on Channel 250 for $11.99 per month and also included in a package with the other channels for a discounted rate.

Apart from North Santa Barbara and Lompoc, STAR Plus will be available across all Comcast California service areas including Sacramento, Fresno, Stockton, San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose.

STAR senior VP says - Distribution and sales and head - North America and Europe David Wisnia, “We are excited to embark on this partnership with Comcast by making STAR Plus available to Comcast’s California subscribers. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with Comcast in the near future and sharing more of our Indian content with South Asian viewers throughout the country.”

Adds Comcast director - national ethnic marketing Natalie Rouse: “We are pleased to launch STAR Plus in California. One of Comcast’s goals is to bring our multicultural customers closer to their culture and STAR Plus exactly does that."

I live in a Comcast service area where there are a lot of South Asian, Indian Americans. Comcast here only offers Bollywood on Demand. However, there are a number of Comcast systems [including the Comcast in Baltimore] that carries both Zee TV and TV Asia. In Baltimore, there is a smaller South Asian population. It never made sense to me. Verizon Fios carries TV Asia pretty much universally where they service, but TV Asia isn't a great channel.

I currently subscribe to Dish Network and take just two channels, Zee and Sahara One, though Zee is watched 90% of the time. Sahara One's audio is awful. SONY Ent. also - bad video/audio. I really just want Zee, but Dish requires two, although recently they now permit Zee and Star Plus, for $24.99. And, I'm considering dropping Sahara for Star Plus, but I'm waiting...as the $5 downgrade fee on Dish gets to be a PITA, so I'm going to wait and may drop multiple things at once.

Regarding DirecTV,
I noticed they have now included Aastha Television in the Hindi Direct package:
Now: [8 channels]
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/contentPage.jsp?assetId=P4710114

Before: [7 channels]
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/packProg/channelChart2.jsp?assetId=1200035

It used to be alacarte only:
http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=36163&highlight=Aastha

I wonder for customers that paid for both before, if DirecTV is still charging alacarte for Aastha?!

I'm guessing DirecTV was seeing customers opt for Dish now that Dish has picked up the Star channels, and they are trying to please customers, as it was always an unpopular...putting Aastha not in the package. But why not strike a deal for the popular Zee channels?? I'm wondering if Dish has signed a sat exclusive.

I actually had DirecTV for a short while, but didn't like the bundling, where Aastha would be another expense.

Now, I'm considering dropping Dish and going back to DirecTV, since DirecTV has a 8 channel package for $29.99 which includes Aastha.
However, Zee is a fav channel in my house and Dish is providing Cinemax practically free for this year, with my autopay, but its seems both DirecTV and Dish are responding to competition from each other.

[ppn.rm]

Does Anyone
Have any update on any new hindi channels coming to dishnetwork or direct tv

[quizzer]

Does Anyone
Have any update on any new hindi channels coming to dishnetwork or direct tv


UTV movies should be coming in Jan to Directv.

No news abt NDTV Imagine unless Nina has something to share with.

Satexplorer, please chime in with your updates.

I havent heard from Chandu in a long time.

Thanks

[Nina]

The last time I heard from Ndtvimagine was that the channel should be on air around January 15th. They are insisting it will be on Dishnetwork????????

[quizzer]

I hope COLORS and CNBCTV18 also make it in the future.

[Nina]

Is anyone getting NDTVIMAGINE on Dishnetwork?????????

READ THIS????????

'NDTV Imagine is now available on the digital TV platform EchoStar in America, says Mr Nair.'

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/12/24/stories/2008122451161600.htm

[quizzer]

Is anyone getting NDTVIMAGINE on Dishnetwork?????????

READ THIS????????

'NDTV Imagine is now available on the digital TV platform EchoStar in America, says Mr Nair.'

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/12/24/stories/2008122451161600.htm

Nopes.

[gireeshbhat]

UTV movies should be coming in Jan to Directv.

No news abt NDTV Imagine unless Nina has something to share with.

Satexplorer, please chime in with your updates.

I havent heard from Chandu in a long time.

Thanks
I just got off the phone with a CSR at DirecTv. Apparently, UTV Movies has launched internally at DirecTv but it will be mid to end of Jan before they start broadcasting to customers.
CSR said nothing has been finalised yet wrt pricing and package

Regards
Gireesh

[quizzer]

I just got off the phone with a CSR at DirecTv. Apparently, UTV Movies has launched internally at DirecTv but it will be mid to end of Jan before they start broadcasting to customers.
CSR said nothing has been finalised yet wrt pricing and package

Regards
Gireesh

I read somewhere that it will be available on both hindi direct I and II

[gireeshbhat]

I read somewhere that it will be available on both hindi direct I and II
On the Directv press release it says the same. However, I have been through their Sahara Filmy launch. It is the only difference between HindiDirect I and II. Sahara Filmy was launched as a free preview and then a new tier was created. FIlmy is not worth the money being charged.
Hope they dont do the same with UTV.

Regards
Gireesh

[JKnight]

Seen on the other thread (Uplink Activity for the Week of 1-7-9)
it seems few changes for the international, something NDTV seems to added but hiddem and APUNJ seems to have moved.

Does anyone else see any other changes or additions?

[quizzer]

Seen on the other thread (Uplink Activity for the Week of 1-7-9)
it seems few changes for the international, something NDTV seems to added but hiddem and APUNJ seems to have moved.

Does anyone else see any other changes or additions?

NDTV Imagine could be on its way then???

[rasheed]

I currently subscribe to Dish Network and take just two channels, Zee and Sahara One, though Zee is watched 90% of the time. Sahara One's audio is awful. SONY Ent. also - bad video/audio. I really just want Zee, but Dish requires two, although recently they now permit Zee and Star Plus, for $24.99. And, I'm considering dropping Sahara for Star Plus, but I'm waiting...as the $5 downgrade fee on Dish gets to be a PITA, so I'm going to wait and may drop multiple things at once.


If you go from Zee+Sahara to Zee+Star, you should not get any downgrade fee, since you are not downgrading, but are staying at the same price point. You can do this via phone and they should not charge a fee.

You may want to look at the Hindi Elite which is Sony/Zee/Star One/Star Plus together as well.

Rasheed

[rasheed]

NDTV Imagine could be on its way then???

For Dish customers, looks like it. I suspect it may take a few more weeks to launch as they are likely testing signal these upcoming weeks.

Even if a channel is FTA in India or even in the US using a FTA dish, Dish usually charges for the channel or adds it only to its higher priced packages. Dish definitely needs more quality music channels I agree, but looks like there is nothing being offered.

Rasheed

[rnbmusicfan]

If you go from Zee+Sahara to Zee+Star, you should not get any downgrade fee, since you are not downgrading, but are staying at the same price point. You can do this via phone and they should not charge a fee.

You may want to look at the Hindi Elite which is Sony/Zee/Star One/Star Plus together as well.

Rasheed

They do charge a fee even if its a "sidegrade", atleast from my numerous experiences with Dish. I was charged switching in the past, and don't want to be told by a CSR nothing about it, and then find it on the bill.

On another note, Dish appears to be phasing out these combos:
Zee+TV Asia (Dish's first Hindi package, by the way)
Zee+Sahara One
TV Asia+Sahara One,
Zee+TV Asia+SET [$34.99]..

and now, from the website, its simplified
to just Zee+SONY, Zee+Star as the "pick any twos", and then its Hindi Elite.

Ok, can you tell me what's the purpose of this point of TV Asia? Edison, NJ based newscasts? Dish has a lot of channels but the pricing brackets don't make sense and some channels are weak. Like I'd think a Guju family would rather have the option of taking Zee and Zee Gujurati together, than 2 Guju channels only plus another 2 Hindi channels to top off at close to $50. Ditto with Punjabi.

TV Asia-It started as the first South Asian cable / satellite network for those in America wanting some sort of TV from India, but its outlived its purpose with channels/programming coming directly from the networks in India. Dunno. Their guide seems to show the same things that it showed 5 years ago. Don't watch it.

Anyways, Fios TV recently added Zee TV and SONY Entertainment. They sell now Zee TV, SONY and TV Asia for $14.99/mo. Compare to Dish that was charging $34.99/mo for those three not too long ago, and some customers maybe still paying that. Dish just got greedy some years back when they were the only game in town, and now they're having it harder to lower prices (because they still have a base that's fine with the price), so they are trying to add more channels to increase value.

[satexplorer]

NDTV Imagine is uplinked January 7, 2009 at Channel 574 Echostar Satellite 118.7° TP 02 and Echostar Satellite 61.5° TP 08. Availability soon. It is not available within two weeks or more depending upon signal. Also depends upon the programs that will be linked, within delayed 9 1/2 hours.

My Opinion: TOO LATE. I ALREADY MISS ALL OF THE DHARAM VEER SERIES.

uTv Movies should be available on DirecTV WorldDirect Channel 2009 Satellite 95° by Lohri week.

Some Urdu and Punjabi channels are on the way out on Echostar Satellite 61.5° that are shifted to the 6000 channel range. It's time for you to take the free upgrade to 118.7°.

Echostar Satellite 148° is fading on March 16, 2009 so time for you to take the free upgrade as well.

[Nina]

SATEXPLORER

Don.t worry. Ndtv imagine said they will start all the shows afresh, since we are a year behind. (Atleast that's what they said in the email. And that they will update their website soon with all the info. This way you will get to see Dharam Veer from the begining.

[JKnight]

What kind of upgrade will this be for the antenna?

NDTV Imagine is uplinked January 7, 2009 at Channel 574 Echostar Satellite 118.7° TP 02 and Echostar Satellite 61.5° TP 08. Availability soon. It is not available within two weeks or more depending upon signal. Also depends upon the programs that will be linked, within delayed 9 1/2 hours.

My Opinion: TOO LATE. I ALREADY MISS ALL OF THE DHARAM VEER SERIES.

uTv Movies should be available on DirecTV WorldDirect Channel 2009 Satellite 95° by Lohri week.

Some Urdu and Punjabi channels are on the way out on Echostar Satellite 61.5° that are shifted to the 6000 channel range. It's time for you to take the free upgrade to 118.7°.

Echostar Satellite 148° is fading on March 16, 2009 so time for you to take the free upgrade as well.

[xtrawest]

thanks for the info guys, all they are showing right now a repetivie telecast of a same show coz its currently in test mode. There are 2 great shows on this channel these days.. 1. Oye its Friday and other is gonna start soon, Knight Rider Angles where Shahrukh Khan is going to choose the cheerleaders from all over India..!!
Courtsey: ndtvimagine.com/

[Nina]

thanks for the info guys, all they are showing right now a repetivie telecast of a same show coz its currently in test mode. There are 2 great shows on this channel these days.. 1. Oye its Friday and other is gonna start soon, Knight Rider Angles where Shahrukh Khan is going to choose the cheerleaders from all over India..!!
Courtsey: ndtvimagine.com/

Do you mean the channel is on air?

[ppn.rm]

When is channel ndtvimagine coming to dishnetwork or direct tv

[gdeep]

When is channel ndtvimagine coming to dishnetwork or direct tv

You will find out if you can read all the quotes on this page....:hurah:

[satexplorer]

When is channel ndtvimagine coming to dishnetwork or direct tv

NDTV Imagine is now a DISH Network exclusive channel. Latest news is this channel is broadcasting on January 21, pending the downlink. NDTV Imagine broadcast is likely 10 1/2 hours delayed from India's live feed. Conflicting reports are channel is maybe NDTV 24x7, NDTV 24x7 is a exclusive to DirecTV. The source given on Christmas Eve proves to be NDTV Imagine.

You might receive a newsletter about CricketTicket 2009 which is $299. You may choose any of the 8 tours listed. Indian Premier League is $99, ICC T20 World Championships is $79 and Champions League T20 is $79. Follow this link: http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=149881.

[JKnight]

It is NDTV imagine not NDTV 24x7. don't know if the programming will be continued at the same time as india or started refresh.

[amitgupta_email]

uTv Movies should be available on DirecTV WorldDirect Channel 2009 Satellite 95° by Lohri week.


Any idea on when Direct TV will start uTv Movies? As usual the CSRs have no idea about this channel.

[cooltec24]

What is the channel number for NDTV and is it on? and on what satellite is it coming?
Thanks:)

[JKnight]

Anyone know when will NDTV Imagine will be available for us mega pack subscribers?

[ppn.rm]

Is the NDTV Imagine channel coming January 20-09

[gdeep]

Is the NDTV Imagine channel coming January 20-09

it's actually coming 2010.

[ppn.rm]

Is the NDTV Imagine channel 2010 is that the channel number?

[gdeep]

Is the NDTV Imagine channel 2010 is that the channel number?

No that's the year when it will launch.

[JKnight]

No that's the year when it will launch.

are u serious?

I thought they were testing on dish network? some people have reported that. But where did u get 2010?

[gdeep]

are u serious?

I thought they were testing on dish network? some people have reported that. But where did u get 2010?

Nah I'm just messing around with ppn.rm cuz he never reads all the posts.

[ppn.rm]

gdeep Please be nice ok

[gdeep]

gdeep Please be nice ok

I will be nice if you start reading the posts and then ask your question.

[satexplorer]

DISH Network is showing SAB TV FREE Preview on Channel 575 Satellites 118.7° and 61.5°. NDTV channel (possibly Imagine or 24x7) is coming to channel 574. uTv Movies premiered in February 2008 in India. I don't see any new movies yet. uTv Movies coming to DirecTV may have been monitored for bugs and glitches.

[JKnight]

Haven't been able to see NDTV Imagine on Dishnetwork or UTVMovies Directv. I thought they were testing NDTV Imagine on Dish Network, has been some time since that. Any particular date it will be launched?

[JKnight]

still no sight of those channels? NDTV on Dish Network? UTV movie on Directv?
January came and almost passed, anyone have any other news?

[ppn.rm]

Today Asian Fm Radio on dishnetwork was replace with other radio called Radio City 91.1 Fm. I really enjoyed that radio station Asian Fm. This new radio is coming live from Bombay

[Nina]

Today Asian Fm Radio on dishnetwork was replace with other radio called Radio City 91.1 Fm. I really enjoyed that radio station Asian Fm. This new radio is coming live from Bombay

Thankyou

[dilchahtahai]

Oh I am loving this new RADIO STATION...........Javed Akhtar Show ...........Oh Bombay !!! I Love you.

[Nina]

Just received an e-mail from NDTVIMAGINE. Launching on 4th of Feb.

[dilchahtahai]

Is it on Dish or DirectTV? In any case, what is the channel #?

[Nina]

Is it on Dish or DirectTV? In any case, what is the channel #?

It seems like you are not at all reading the previous posts. Dishnetwork is launching NDTVIMAGINE!!!!!!!!!!!

[gdeep]

It seems like you are not at all reading the previous posts. Dishnetwork is launching NDTVIMAGINE!!!!!!!!!!!

and that's the reason i make fun on ppn.rm cuz he will never read anything.

[ppn.rm]

Please gdeep Be Nice to me ok I always read

[quizzer]

Any update on UTV movies on directv?

[dilchahtahai]

YOu mean 4th Feb, 2010 :)) ...Today is 4th Feb and I do not see NDTV Imagine.

[amv]

Just received an e-mail from NDTVIMAGINE. Launching on 4th of Feb.

I don't see NDTV Imagine. Anyone else getting it? I called Dish Network yesterday & the CSR told me they were unaware of this channel.

[Nina]

I don't see NDTV Imagine. Anyone else getting it? I called Dish Network yesterday & the CSR told me they were unaware of this channel.

http://www.ndtvimagine.com/
Check their main page...

[amv]

Cool. I guess it should be on soon then. Is anyone else getting this channel?

[dilchahtahai]

Why Can we file a LAW SUIT against NDTV Imagine for providing false information ?

[Nina]

NDTV IMAGINE is showing as off air on channel 574.................in RED

[satexplorer]

NDTV Imagine will debut at 8pm ET showing Nachle Ve. The official website also recognizes USA. Anyone's guide still showing red?

[Nina]

NDTV Imagine will debut at 8pm ET showing Nachle Ve. Anyone's guide still showing red?

YIPEEE.. It is on. Please call tech support........they will tell you it is not on but when you tell them it is on the guide in red and that you have their mega pack they will ping the receivers.........good luck

[satexplorer]

Finally shows up, I wish it debut at 8PM ET. Oh well with that good news. There is more news. The Regional packages price are going up. Bangla Mega Pack ($32.99) and Punjabi Pack ($17.99) $2.00 increase.

[JKnight]

Is anyone able to see NDTV Imagine? I see it in the programming guide but it shows in red. Do I need to call them or will it automatically start 8:00PM?

[amv]

Is anyone able to see NDTV Imagine? I see it in the programming guide but it shows in red. Do I need to call them or will it automatically start 8:00PM?

I spoke to the CSR & they told me the channel will launch tomorrow. You never know with them, earlier this morning, they had no clue this channel even existed :)

[JKnight]

I spoke to the CSR & they told me the channel will launch tomorrow. You never know with them, earlier this morning, they had no clue this channel even existed :)

When I called them about this, they mentioned that as of right now they are not carrying this channel and in the near future they might. But before that happens it will updated on their website.

and

when i mentioned that i see it in my dishnetwork programming guide, the csr had to go and ask the higher authority, and it was still the same reply.

[Nina]

I was told all the above and when I mentioned that I could see it on the guide they transfferred me to techical support and he said he would ping the receivers. And there ...........maybe it will launch at 8p.m. since the guide is showing all the upcoming shows from 8.p.m onwards. Before 8.pm. it shows as off air......

[amv]

I was told all the above and when I mentioned that I could see it on the guide they transfferred me to techical support and he said he would ping the receivers. And there ...........maybe it will launch at 8p.m. since the guide is showing all the upcoming shows from 8.p.m onwards. Before 8.pm. it shows as off air......

I think Dish Network CSRs need to be in sync with what they communicate. I spoke to tech support as well. Anyways, let's wait till 8pm.

By the way, are they showing anything right now?

[JKnight]

Yeah in many cases that i have come across, most of the time Dish Network CSR's haven't been able to provide me with the answers I was looking for.

[Nina]

I think Dish Network CSRs need to be in sync with what they communicate. I spoke to tech support as well. Anyways, let's wait till 8pm.

By the way, are they showing anything right now?

No just repeated promos of all the shows that will launch..

[JKnight]

No just repeated promos of all the shows that will launch..

you are able to see NDTV? did urs show in the red as well? Because mine still shows in red in the guide.

[satexplorer]

you are able to see NDTV? did urs show in the red as well? Because mine still shows in red in the guide.

Showing previews all day and finally showing up at 8PM ET. NDTV Imagine says it's only available in the Hindi Mega Pack. JKnight try to call them and remove and add the Mega Pack and see if channel 574 shows up. You would need a 118.7 or 61.5 satellite.

[dilchahtahai]

All you need to tell Dish Network is that, Send Your Receiver a Signal and there you go..you should be all set.

Programs are not that exciting except, Farhan's Oye Its Friday .....Colors is the new channel that is most exciting but lets see..when US subscribers can get it...

[JKnight]

All you need to tell Dish Network is that, Send Your Receiver a Signal and there you go..you should be all set.

Programs are not that exciting except, Farhan's Oye Its Friday .....Colors is the new channel that is most exciting but lets see..when US subscribers can get it...

Actually the sending receiver signal didn't work, but when i mentioned about removing and readding the package, then it worked.

[Mary H]

Yes, NDTV Imagine is working as of this morning, channel 574. :)

No phone calls necessary.

[Mary H]

Colors is the new channel that is most exciting but lets see..when US subscribers can get it...

I get Colors on Dish Network on channel 9407, and have for a while. Are we talking about the same channel?

[JKnight]

I get Colors on Dish Network on channel 9407, and have for a while. Are we talking about the same channel?

No, that is different channel. I have seen that channel before.

[Mary H]

No, that is different channel. I have seen that channel before.

And they're both called "Colors" ?? That's pretty confusing! :)

[amv]

Yes, NDTV Imagine is working as of this morning, channel 574. :)

No phone calls necessary.

Same here. Started working for me this morning.

[Tom Robertson]

This thread is in a DIRECTV forum (originally comparing the two services) so could we please move the Dishnetwork discussions to the Dish forums?

Thanks,
Tom

[quizzer]

I called directv last night and the CSR says no definte date available for its launch.

I only hope Directv gets COLORS and UTV I (business channel) too after getting the exclusive coverage for ICC cricket tournaments like Champions trophy 20-20 world cup.

[Nina]

Colors announces grand plans for 2009

The channel is also looking at beginning feeds in international markets such as the US, UK, Middle East and Africa
http://www.televisionpoint.com/news2009/newsfullstory.php?id=1234355287