Suggestion for new DTH connection

@dealornodeal wrote:

I think dish tv is best option , and dish tv is asia no 1 dth .

lol… ok what about India….especially Telugu Region.?

Let’s stick with two brands as of now.

@hese wrote:

@mehtaarjunarjun536 wrote:

Been using tata sky (SD) from around 3 years, Earlier it was very fast but from the past 6 months it has become very very slow. Sometimes It takes like effin 5 seconds for the menu to pop up. Haven’t ventured into any other brands but cousins in rajkot are using videcon and are happy with it. Videocon’s pros are cheaper channel packages. Recently got a call from tata sky team stating they are offering replacement for our old set top box with new HD set top box with 1month free dhamaal package + HD fee for 1 month for 1100.

Lol….1100?

You can get new connection for 1100 from also seller.

Just found that videocon has better facilities like USB, 4K upgradation etc.

Tatasky takes 2-3 seconds to switch between channels,I am fed up of this – is it happening with everybody or there is some issue with my new MPEG4 set top box? If yes then I will be changing to videocon else will fight with cs to get my set top box replaced

"@hese":http://www.desidime.com/users/96139 wrote:

Yep! Sry I was Little judgemental .

Called up seller and used google forums to his more info on Videocon….

Finally understood DD is best place.

Now stuck with two choices.
Tata Sky VS Videocon

Anther pro to it is that all HD channels have dolby digital surround sound activated on them

now for the con –
Videocon doesn’t have any buttons on their set top box !!
so just in case ur remote goes down , u can’t change any channels
but the support is really good they provide a replacement remote within 8 working hour to you
N u Can’t find duplicate remotes for their set top boxes !!

@Dr€@m(h@$€R wrote:

"@hese":http://www.desidime.com/users/96139 wrote:

Yep! Sry I was Little judgemental .

Called up seller and used google forums to his more info on Videocon….

Finally understood DD is best place.

Now stuck with two choices.
Tata Sky VS Videocon

Anther pro to it is that all HD channels have dolby digital surround sound activated on them

now for the con –
Videocon doesn’t have any buttons on their set top box !!
so just in case ur remote goes down , u can’t change any channels
but the support is really good they provide a replacement remote within 8 working hour to you
N u Can’t find duplicate remotes for their set top boxes !!

Can any post the cost of replacing remote in videocon

And it’s available in Amazon for 550 appx.
That’s very costly.

We drop remotes very frequently …Tata Sky remotes are very cheaply available online and offline.

"@hese":http://www.desidime.com/users/96139 wrote:

Can any post the cost of replacing remote in videocon

And it’s available in Amazon for 550 appx.
That’s very costly.

We drop remotes very frequently …Tata Sky remotes are very cheaply available online and offline.

Its only 300 bucks
u can’t buy it online as it has be synced with the set top box for using it
Videocon sends its execute to do that
its a radio frequency remote u can use it from every corner of your floor

@Dr€@m(h@$€R Any idea to split 1 signal & use in 2 tv.
@parthponkiya8

@mr.lonely wrote:

@Dr€@m(h@$€R Any idea to split 1 signal & use in 2 tv.
@parthponkiya8

Which way? legal or illegal?

Legal: Yes, every DTH service providers are providing option to use 4 STB in one single main(parent) connection and cost for 2nd,3rd and 4th connection is less than 1st(main-parent) connection see this: http://www.desidime.com/forums/dost-and-dimes/t...

And also ask local cable operator they also providing.In my city-Ahmedabad GTPL cable providing 2nd connection at 50% off means if if you have one parent connection that costs 300 per month and if you buy 2nd child connection then price will be 150 per month for same package.

Illegal: 2-3 years ago it was possible in local cable but after Digital set top box arrived, you can’t do it. Don’t know if still possible

"@mr.lonely":http://www.desidime.com/users/304127 wrote:

@Dr€@m(h@$€R Any idea to split 1 signal & use in 2 tv.
@parthponkiya8

IMPOSSIBLE WITH VIDEOCON D2H
cable it can be done

@hese wrote:

Few Reasons Going for Tata Sky but Not Videocon
1) Local Review – Surrounding Neighbors etc.
2) Take HD Tata Sky Box, but you can recharge with SD Packs Also…(NOT Available in any other DTH Provider-afaik)
3) Fast Browsing between channels(Important) – Than all brands..
4) Local dealers and local service available.
WIll add more (if i find)

Add one more and important point if rain is more in your city- tatasky’s signal strength is very good compared to others(what I’ve heard from relatives using it) and definitely it should have become more strong after latest MPEG 4 migration- so overall less rain disturbance.

@hese wrote:

Let make up differences between Tata Sky and Videocon.

1) Videocon has USB option to record tv.
2) Upgrade to 4K in future is a available. Don’t know about Tata sky.

Pls add up.

Tatasky is the 1st to lauch 4k settop box in India

http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/tata-sk...

Videocon is 2nd, but first to launch 24 hr 4k channel.

http://www.digit.in/audio-video/videocon-d2h-la...

AFAIK, U can take Videocon D2H HD set top box and still recharge with normal channel packs.. Not compulsory to recharge with HD packs. Is not this feature same for all D2H service providers? Somebody enlighten

@Rock Chap wrote:

AFAIK, U can take Videocon D2H HD set top box and still recharge with normal channel packs.. Not compulsory to recharge with HD packs. Is not this feature same for all D2H service providers? Somebody enlighten

For Airtel, Reliance and Tatasky this is possible, not sure about DishTV

@parthponkiya8 wrote:

@Rock Chap wrote:

AFAIK, U can take Videocon D2H HD set top box and still recharge with normal channel packs.. Not compulsory to recharge with HD packs. Is not this feature same for all D2H service providers? Somebody enlighten

For Airtel, Reliance and Tatasky this is possible, not sure about DishTV

Buying a HD D2H Connection and using Normal SD Packs are possible in most of the Providers!.

Important Link

https://www.komparify.com/compare-tata-sky-vs-v...

https://www.quora.com/Which-is-better-Tata-Sky-...

@hese wrote:

@mehtaarjunarjun536 wrote:

Been using tata sky (SD) from around 3 years, Earlier it was very fast but from the past 6 months it has become very very slow. Sometimes It takes like effin 5 seconds for the menu to pop up. Haven’t ventured into any other brands but cousins in rajkot are using videcon and are happy with it. Videocon’s pros are cheaper channel packages. Recently got a call from tata sky team stating they are offering replacement for our old set top box with new HD set top box with 1month free dhamaal package + HD fee for 1 month for 1100.

Lol….1100?

You can get new connection for 1100 from also seller.

Just found that videocon has better facilities like USB, 4K upgradation etc.

Do you mean tata sky doesn’t have usb ports?

Edit: found tata sky doesn’t have usb ports. thanks

@ranjithsai01 wrote:

@hese wrote:

@mehtaarjunarjun536 wrote:

Been using tata sky (SD) from around 3 years, Earlier it was very fast but from the past 6 months it has become very very slow. Sometimes It takes like effin 5 seconds for the menu to pop up. Haven’t ventured into any other brands but cousins in rajkot are using videcon and are happy with it. Videocon’s pros are cheaper channel packages. Recently got a call from tata sky team stating they are offering replacement for our old set top box with new HD set top box with 1month free dhamaal package + HD fee for 1 month for 1100.

Lol….1100?

You can get new connection for 1100 from also seller.

Just found that videocon has better facilities like USB, 4K upgradation etc.

Do you mean tata sky doesn’t have usb ports?

Edit: found tata sky doesn’t have usb ports. thanks

But i want to know can we record tv from this port…is it free??

Yes you can, but they charge 30/month and an activation fee of Rs.100.

tata sky HD fee is increased to 175 per month as compared to 125 earlier months .

Recording can be done with some alternative.. ( if recording is costing more than expected , look at ebay )

please let me know approx costing for HD channels /month as i can read Videocon is cheaper , please let me know where i can check details

EBay D2HUPGRADE IS working now???

@rock.star wrote:

tata sky HD fee is increased to 175 per month as compared to 125 earlier months .

Recording can be done with some alternative.. ( if recording is costing more than expected , look at ebay )

@ranjithsai01 wrote:

Yes you can, but they charge 30/month and an activation fee of Rs.100.

Can pls post more info. and terms on recording..? is it 100 one time fee?…..30 per month is cheap right?

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@akashgupta79 wrote:

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what removed

After Paytm DTH Loot, planning to change cable network connection into D2H Connection.

Anyone from Kolkata region who can help me for best connection?

@hese wrote:

@rock.star wrote:

tata sky HD fee is increased to 175 per month as compared to 125 earlier months .

Recording can be done with some alternative.. ( if recording is costing more than expected , look at ebay )

@ranjithsai01 wrote:

Yes you can, but they charge 30/month and an activation fee of Rs.100.

Can pls post more info. and terms on recording..? is it 100 one time fee?…..30 per month is cheap right?

Yes. Rs.100 is one time and Rs.30 per month.
You should note that, the recorded videos are encrypted and can only be played using Set top box and not with computer.

Also, in Videocon D2H, if you are paying for subscription say for 1 year, the price increase during that 1 year, will not affect you. For example, one month south silver pack is 202 today. You bought a package for 1 year. After 3 months, the price of south silver pack is increased to 220 then it will not reduce number of days remaining for your a/c. However, if you change your pack or add/remove any channels, the price will be recalculated with current pack price. When you pay any amount to your a/c the calculation will be: Amount you paid / pack price per day.

Also, Airtel has some sort of wallet option with D2H. When you can pay the amount will be added to wallet and later you can renew using that wallet amount with monthly/quaterly/yearly packs. By this way you can earn long term recharge benefits (pay for 1 year and enjoy another 30 days). This option is not available in Videocon or tata sky.

@G33kBoyRavi wrote:

After Paytm DTH Loot, planning to change cable network connection into D2H Connection.

Anyone from Kolkata region who can help me for best connection?

…Same here…..

…We are certainly late to join the party but better late than never…

@hese wrote:

@G33kBoyRavi wrote:

After Paytm DTH Loot, planning to change cable network connection into D2H Connection.

Anyone from Kolkata region who can help me for best connection?

“Also, Airtel has some sort of wallet option with D2H. When you can pay the amount will be added to wallet and later you can renew using that wallet amount with monthly/quaterly/yearly packs. By this way you can earn long term recharge benefits (pay for 1 year and enjoy another 30 days). This option is not available in Videocon or tata sky.”

Good Point for Airtel Fans!!

Has any one seen this..is this usefull?

http://www.tatasky.com/wps/portal/TataSky/tatas...

@forgotten wrote:

So…. What should I buy

you bought dth bro?

Update:

In videocon Shifting or Relocation charges are 300 and you have to pay in cash.

Relocation means from one room to another room or floor or place etc…

And remote is 325 for replacement .

Visitation charges after one year for any small change is 150.

Info as per CC.