Written by Mr. Channel on November 15, 2008.
Hey there visitors, SaveOnDish.com’s moderator and top contributor Mr. Roh_Style has posted a comprehensive comparison of all the existing DTH services in the market today. We at SaveOnDish hope that this official SaveOnDish comparison of DTH services will help you decide which DTH service to go for.
This review contains the advantages and disadvantages of each of the DTH services, point by point, and enables you to minutely observe the good and bad so that you may see through everything before actually taking the decision of buying a DTH system. So here goes!:
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DD DIRECT PLUS :
Advantages :
(1) DD Direct Plus is India’s first and only DTH service that offers its services absolutely free of cost. No monthly subscriptons to be paid when you are with DD Direct Plus.
(2) Small one-time initial investment on STB and Dish and you can use it life-long.
(3) Apart from all DD chs, DD Direct Plus offers several popular private FTA (Free-To-Air) chs.
(4) As a bonus, DD Direct Plus also offers additional chs, from Dish TV’s satellite which are FTA from time to time.
Disadvantages :
(1) DD Direct Plus does not offer any EPG Click here for reading the rest of this comparison
Written by Mr. Channel on May 2, 2008.
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Written by Mr. Channel on May 2, 2008.
I have finally figured out the things DD direct plus, DoorDarshan’s DTH service is good for. I am sorry if I could not give a lot of points over here, but well thats all that is to the “good” of DoorDarshan DTH.
- Changing of SAT: Yes this is a BIG plus with DD DTH now that we have DishTV and Tata Sky with customized softwares that are no good for changing satellites. You can STILL change to the satellite you want with DoorDarshan DTH meaning you can have customized TP and all the FTA channels on DD DTH as well! and I mean all the FTA channels of the world over here!
- Completely free: Something DD DTH has always been famous for, being completely free, although DD doesn’t offer that many channels, only around 30 last I checked, but well at least they are free.
So well these were the only things I found great about DD DTH that nobody else had, although the awesome thing here is that the point no. 1 is too strong already to push DD DTH up in the market and to make people join DD Direct plus, therefore Doordarshan might get some people just because of this!
And as I always say, be optimistic! Who knows if DD DTH gets much more to offer later in the game? Then it’d be all for good!
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Written by Mr. Channel on May 2, 2008.
Finally…. had a chance to look into the Doordarshan DTH, it is a pretty ordinary village oriented dish. Cheap as well, compared to the Dish TV thing. It is like… Rs. 3k or something for the full set I believe.
Channels: There are no cool channels anywhere on this service, mostly because it is focused on being mostly free, so there are no premium paid channels, all Doordarshan regional channels are there, DD Sports, DD news etc. and whatever free stuff is there, like the new news channels etc.
Quality: Good signal quality I must say, it a bit better than DishTV actually, pretty nice, clear picture and nice sound as well.
Features: No features on the STB, it is very rustic.
Durability: This is one Dish I must say that can stand any season, try kicking it, it will move about a bit but the signal won’t deter.
So, concludingly, must say that Doordarshan DTH is definitely not up for competition with Tata and DishTV but nevertheless it is a great option for our villager couterparts to watch TV with.
Be optimistic guys! Maybe you’ll get paid channels and stuff pretty soon as well!
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Written by Mr. Channel on May 1, 2008.
Internet on your very own STB, how cool would that be, instead of getting bored watching TV, you can just decide to surf your favorite websites, this is not just a possibility, but is something that is very possible in the future.
If your mobile phone can have internet with a little Data Card inserted into it, why can’t your Television, with DSL access to the Satellite through the STB, provide you High Speed internet? It is very possible, and has been done numerous times in other countries.
So you can just expect that Internet is on its way! After DishTV is done with its new updates and Playjam, and after Tata Sky is done adding all its channels, we will be entitled for THE Internet on our STBs, of course typing etc. wouldn’t be this easy, but who knows? Maybe people will become better typists on their remotes!
Be optimistic
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Comments:
December 4th, 2006 at 10:42 pm Can you please tell me how I can receive FTA int’l channels on DD DTH. Which STB do you recommend buying for DD DTH?
Is there any satellite/channel list for int’l channels?
Pls do reply.
January 5th, 2007 at 9:42 am sir pls include surya tv
January 14th, 2007 at 10:49 am Dear sir,
Kindly tell me that how can I get DD DTH? Pls advice asap.
Thanks.
January 17th, 2007 at 8:53 pm DD Direct plus by Doordarshah is low signal Myanmar.I watch to DD Direct plus.Please tell me. Pls do reply.
January 29th, 2007 at 12:39 pm i had [purchased dd direct plus in arunachal pradesh.it was working there well.i have now been transferred to delhi.its not working.i dont have any card to fill in the set top box.pl advise or send a mechanic. ph 9818257672
January 29th, 2007 at 12:47 pm Anand: Do get FTA channels on your DoorDarshan Dish you will have to move the dish to the right angle and then configure the appropiate satellite in your STB.
Anil Babu: Yes we are including Surya TV very soon.
Gautam: You could try getting DD DTH details from your Local TV tower, the people there will advise you in case there are no dealers around you know of.
Farook: You might try getting a Dish with a higher signal catching capacity, that will help.
M.K. Parida: You will have to re-adjust the Dish to match the signal of the satellite, try rotating it around, that will help.
Mr. Channel
February 10th, 2007 at 1:10 pm kindly tell me what are the private channels available in dd dth
February 13th, 2007 at 11:05 am sir,please include espn channel
February 16th, 2007 at 8:31 pm Hi isn’t it possible to include the pay channel to DD DTH by subscribing to them seperately. that will save cost and would be great for watching all the channels.
February 17th, 2007 at 5:09 pm as i want some ENGLISH CHANNELS
February 19th, 2007 at 9:39 pm When will you include SuryaTV in DD DTH. Which are the other malayalam channels added in to DD DTH in future. How to get other free to air malayalam channels like Asianet using the DTH Receiver.
February 20th, 2007 at 9:19 pm plz send freqency
February 21st, 2007 at 5:50 pm Hi,
As I am already having a DD DTH service in my residence Kindly tell me how to adjust my Dish and configure the exact position, please inform me in more details.
February 27th, 2007 at 6:42 pm Sir
I want to ask. how many new chennel
started on DTH servise.
March 12th, 2007 at 11:11 pm Can anybody tell me whether i can watch Etv Mrathi after its encryption on DD DIRECT PLUS?
March 12th, 2007 at 11:12 pm Can anybody tell me whether i can watch Etv Marathi after its encryption on DD DIRECT PLUS?
March 13th, 2007 at 8:48 pm plz sir what is the new channel of dd direct plus
March 19th, 2007 at 11:49 am Sir,
I am from CALICUT city in the KERALA state. I am a DTH Dealer . I am sending this mail for a complaint that is The ICC WORLD CUP CRICKET is not shown. The matchs of INDIA is not shown that time. That time shown other rugular programs. The match of IND Vs BAN and The bigining match (WI Vs PAK) are couldnot shown in DTH. PLEASE CHECK THAT PROBLEM AND PLEASE SEND REPLY. The MATCH of IND Vs BER please give to the DTH dd national channel.The matches are get in FREE ARIAL CONNECTION.But not available in DTH service
March 19th, 2007 at 12:01 pm Sir,
I am from CALICUT city in the KERALA state. I am a DTH service subcriber . I am sending this mail for a complaint that is The ICC WORLD CUP CRICKET couldnot shown. The matchs of INDIA could not shown that time. I can seen other rugular programs that time. The match of IND Vs BAN and The bigining match (WI Vs PAK) are couldnot shown in DTH. PLEASE CHECK THAT PROBLEM AND PLEASE SEND REPLY. The MATCH of IND Vs BER please give to the DTH dd national channel.The matches are get in FREE ARIAL CONNECTION.But not available in DTH service
March 20th, 2007 at 2:10 pm India’s world cup matches are not seen in DD Direct Plus. At the time of match, National Delhi is telecasted instead of National channel. Why so? Will we get a chance to see the India’s matches on DD Direct plus?
March 20th, 2007 at 4:08 pm WORLD CUP MATCH DOES NOT SEEN AT DD DIRECT PLUS
March 21st, 2007 at 11:44 am It is really unfortunate that DD Direct Plus viewers are not above to see India’s world cup matches, though it’s a Govt’s dth service.
March 21st, 2007 at 10:13 pm Why we are not able to watch world cup 2007 in DD1 in dth?
why no match is coming in tv who have dth?
March 22nd, 2007 at 11:54 am Sir, Surprisingly, Door-Darshan’s National Network during Cricket (World Cup) especially while India is playing, it has not been transmitted, instead DD-Delhi was coming!! Very Disgusting?? I do not understand why? AnyBody DD-Officials?
April 2nd, 2007 at 10:53 pm Sir may I know that as ETV MARATHI is encrypted so that it is not visible on DTH+.
Is it likely to resume its service on the DTH+ platteform?
April 4th, 2007 at 11:06 am i want the angles and frequency for adult channels that can be viewed on dd direct
April 12th, 2007 at 10:11 am Respected Sir,
Hello and Hi,
i had been a subsciber of cable for the last 4 yrs. I watch english entertainment channels. No one other than me,in my locality,likes watching english channels. As a result of this, he has shifted all the english channels at the end and the picture and sound qulityis very-very low.Even after repeated requests,cable operator does not help.
After reading your blog, I am quite disheartened by the services of tata-sky & dish tv. like you i am intrested in buying DD Direct+.
You have written that i can view FTA channels from other countries.I have checked that NBC and CW network are free to air. So please check if I can view these channels and/or any other english channels. Also if you can specify the directi[on,I would feel highly obliged.
Please help me in deciding,,what is best for me.
Please reply soon.
Yours Faithfully,
Saurabh
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April 12th, 2007 at 4:04 pm sir,plz include surya tv on dd direct+
April 13th, 2007 at 3:21 am I WANT TO HIGHLIGHT THE FACT THAT CRICKET MATCHES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON DTH AS THEY ARE ENCRYPTED.THEY WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE ON TERRESTRIAL TV.THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT PROVATE BROADCASTERS REQUESTED DD TO ENCRYPT THEIR SIGNALS SO THAT NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES ARE UNABLE TO GET FREE FEED OF WORLD CUP CRICKET.SO PLEASE ENJOY MATCHES ON DD 1 WITHOUT DTH AVAILABLE FREE TO AIR
April 15th, 2007 at 11:07 pm Dear Sir,
I learnt recently about DD Direct plus . i am minterested in taking an connection of same. Can yu please guide me in this regard as to waht are the best equipments and any permissions to be applied for. i intend to alternatively connect to Tv as well my music system depending on whether I wish to see TV or listen to Radio. Is it possible ? for that what equipment to be purchased? Eagerly looking forward to yr early response.
April 16th, 2007 at 9:43 am sir,
i want to know whether new channels are going to be introduced
April 17th, 2007 at 3:09 pm why the negligence to south indians. we are awaiting more south indian channels in dd dth for the past two tree years.we are looking like THE GROWTH OF HENS BREAST.
April 20th, 2007 at 12:11 am sir plz include rajasthani channnel in this service and also send me the details of the
private channels that are to be added.
April 21st, 2007 at 11:17 am Dear sir,
please include surya tv on dd direct plus.
April 23rd, 2007 at 5:32 pm sir,i want to install dd dth dishes in hotel rooms. do i have to take any permission?
and how many dishes i require for 20 rooms.
please answer as soon as possible.
April 25th, 2007 at 10:40 am Sir,
From very recent past yau have changed the DD1 National as DD Direct+ in DD DTH service. We do not recieve DD National signal on that channel.
We couldn’t watch the ICC World Cup 2007 which is being telecasted over DD National.
We have got DD DTH for the superior veiwing of our interested channels DD but we regret your recent move.
Therefore please make steps to telecast the original DD1 channel rather than DD direct + channel.
Our aim to have DD DTH is to watch India’s cricket matches on digital format but our expectations were abolished with the new form of DD DIrect+ channel.
Therefore bring original DD1 National channel.
April 27th, 2007 at 6:13 pm sir please transmit the world cup final match in FTA DTH
April 28th, 2007 at 11:34 am IN MY HOUSE SUN TV,KAIRALI,DD NATIONAL,ZEE MUSIC ….THESE CHANNELS ARE NOT AVAILABLE….WHAT CAN I DO PLEASE MAIL ME IMMEDITELU SIR…..
April 28th, 2007 at 11:37 am RESPECTED SIR,
IN MY HOME SUN TV,KAIRALI,ZEE MUSIC,AND DD NATIONAL …THESE CHANNELS ARE NOT AVAILABLE …PLEASE GIVE THE FREQUENCY NO. AND THEIR DETAILS…
THANK YOU
JEETH
April 28th, 2007 at 2:10 pm Why we are not able to watch world cup 2007 in DD1 in dth?
April 28th, 2007 at 2:11 pm Please give me total number of channel relay to DTH with name.
May 7th, 2007 at 2:35 pm Give me info. to new channel in dth.
May 12th, 2007 at 6:47 am Can you please tell me how I can receive FTA int’l channels on DD DTH. Which STB do you recommend buying for DD DTH?
Is there any satellite/channel list for int’l channels?
Pls do reply.
May 14th, 2007 at 10:07 am sir,
I am from kerala (trivandrum) having a DD DTH service in my residence please tell me how to adjust my Dish and configure the exact position, please tell me hou many channels you are going to add this servive
May 16th, 2007 at 4:45 pm is ME MARATHI channel which is shown displayed on Cable FREE to AIR channel? and can i view it on my DTH? what are its setting?
May 21st, 2007 at 3:48 pm Dear Sir,
I am interested to know about the “DD Direct Plus System.
Please inform me per return mail.
Reagrds,
KAUSIK SANA
Mobile:- 09330970168
KOLKATA- 700 001. (W.B.)
May 22nd, 2007 at 7:40 pm Hi,
I was playing with my STB today and somehow messed up all the settings. Can you please give me details or let me know where can I find the details (like freq / PID etc.)to setup everything again as the scan feature is not working properly.
May 26th, 2007 at 3:45 am if any body want any information about dth he/she may contact me @ 09416103219,09896578519
May 26th, 2007 at 9:22 pm sir ,pls include udaya tv sooon.tv9 karnataka also.
June 28th, 2007 at 9:08 am sir,pls include win tv soon.