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08-07-2007, 03:24 AM
BSNL launches IPTV in Karnataka
Monday - Aug 06, 2007
Televisionpoint.com Correspondent
Move over cable TV, internet protocol television (IPTV) is here to stay. IPTV was launched in Bangalore recently and the facility will be available for users from August 15.
About 150 television channels, movies, education from kindergarten, primary and high school students of higher levels, and much more will be available on internet protocol television. Digital quality is another benefit. Service charges are Rs 150 per month plus usage charges, thus giving cable operators a run for their money. A one-time investment includes a set-top box worth Rs 3,950 and installation charges of Rs 889.
Said Chief GM Karnataka Telecom T S Kuppuswamy, who launched the service, demonstrated the choices on offer by picking a movie from its respective section. Viewers can choose from a choice of English, Hindi and other vernacular films for a price ranging from Rs 10 to up to Rs 150.
Users of this service can watch their favourite programmes at the time of their choice, however, this option is not available now. The project has been supported by CSIR under the triple play broadband technology which is on par with what is available worldwide. The franchisee for broadband here is India Online.
"It will be made available soon. E-education, homework and project assistance for students, music and gaming will also be available soon," said N Ramesh, head of India Online Broadband.
Monday - Aug 06, 2007
Televisionpoint.com Correspondent
Move over cable TV, internet protocol television (IPTV) is here to stay. IPTV was launched in Bangalore recently and the facility will be available for users from August 15.
About 150 television channels, movies, education from kindergarten, primary and high school students of higher levels, and much more will be available on internet protocol television. Digital quality is another benefit. Service charges are Rs 150 per month plus usage charges, thus giving cable operators a run for their money. A one-time investment includes a set-top box worth Rs 3,950 and installation charges of Rs 889.
Said Chief GM Karnataka Telecom T S Kuppuswamy, who launched the service, demonstrated the choices on offer by picking a movie from its respective section. Viewers can choose from a choice of English, Hindi and other vernacular films for a price ranging from Rs 10 to up to Rs 150.
Users of this service can watch their favourite programmes at the time of their choice, however, this option is not available now. The project has been supported by CSIR under the triple play broadband technology which is on par with what is available worldwide. The franchisee for broadband here is India Online.
"It will be made available soon. E-education, homework and project assistance for students, music and gaming will also be available soon," said N Ramesh, head of India Online Broadband.