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Videocon d2h boosts TV
Everywhere
I
ndian DTH satellite payTV operator Videocon
d2h has reinforced its
investment in over-the-top
(OTT) services with the
launch of a mobile TV app.
The new app – Direct to
Mobile TV – will make it
possible for Videocon d2h
subscribers to watch
television anytime,
anywhere on their mobile
phones.
Downloadable from the
App Store (for iPhone users)
and the Google Play Store (for
Android users), the app will
give viewers instant access to
a wide range of news,
entertainment, sports and
movie channels. Videocon
d2h subscribers can watch
more than 70 select live TV
channels and more than 3000
movies and videos available
in the library.
Existing Videocon d2h
subscribers can view these
channels using the Direct
to Mobile TV app for Rs.
60 per month (€0.86).
This service also features
a programme guide, show
reminders and social
media integration, besides
the What’s Hot section.
Saurabh Dhoot,
executive chairman,
Videocon d2h, said: “We
are happy to be on the
leading edge of India’s
OTT revolution with the
launch of our Direct to
Mobile TV app. This is an
important move for
Videocon d2h, as we
strengthen our
commitment to
introducing new
technologies to our
subscribers, allowing
them to have a robust and
“We are happy to be on the leading edge
of India’s OTT revolution with the
launch of our Direct to Mobile TV app.”
enhanced experience while
viewing our content. We are
confident that an increasing
number of consumers will
enjoy this offering in the
days to come.”
Anil Khera, CEO,
Videocon d2h, said: “With
our new Direct to Mobile TV
app, Videocon d2h’s
subscribers will never
have to miss their
favouritism shows while
on the move. We believe
it affirms our
continuous focus on
innovation and our
ability to deliver high
quality solutions and
services. We are sure
that this mobile TV app
will be of great interest
to our viewers and will
ensure our prominent
presence in the OTT
space.”
Videocon d2h says
the Direct to Mobile TV
service targets an
increasing number of
working professionals,
shoppers and students
spending time outside
their homes with round-theclock access to TV, films
and other desired
programmes regardless of
location.
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