There will be nine HD channels and 14 SD channels. The additions takes the total number of channels and services to over 615
BestMediaInfo Bureau | Mumbai | March 29, 2017
DishTV has extended its portfolio by adding 23 new channels. This includes nine high definition (HD) channels and 14 standard definition (SD) channels, taking the total count of channels and services to over 615.
DishTV has taken the initiative to take HD to the masses with the introduction of lowest entry pack and now with the addition of these nine channels, the promise of widest range of HD channels continues. With these additions, the company’s HD portfolio becomes stronger with a total of 68 HD channels on its platform.
The list of channels is as follows:
| Sr. No. | HD Channels | LCN |
| 1 | Maa HD | 1605 |
| 2 | Asianet HD | 1901 |
| 3 | Star Gold Select HD | 381 |
| 4 | Star Jalsha HD | 1403 |
| 5 | Jalsha Movies HD | 1430 |
| 6 | Star Pravah HD | 1205 |
| 7 | Star Sports Select HD2 | 646 |
| 8 | Cineplex HD | 383 |
| 9 | BBC Earth HD | 828 |
Having already built a strong connection with the regional audience through their eclectic range of regional channels, the addition of 14 new regional SD channels exemplifies DishTV’s commitment to cater to a wide range of viewers across all regions. The list of new SD channels is as follows:
| Sr. No. | SD Channels | LCN |
| 1 | Jonack TV | 1511 |
| 2 | Tollywood | 1645 |
| 3 | Andy Haryana | 725 |
| 4 | R Plus | 1485 |
| 5 | ETV News Haryana | 721 |
| 6 | Sangeet Bhojpuri | 1573 |
| 7 | Channel WIN | 209 |
| 8 | Jinvani | 1105 |
| 9 | BTV | 1778 |
| 10 | Chintu TV | 1031 |
| 11 | ETV Life | 1617 |
| 12 | Khushi TV | 1021 |
| 13 | News 18 Assam | 1533 |
| 14 | IBC24 | 719 |
The direct-to-home provider has introduced HD à la carte (small HD entertainment add on packs) to capture the interest of consumers towards HD viewing by offering them more HD content and mix of genre at a nominal price of Rs 86 plus taxes per month. This offering enables DishTV subscribers to select these à la carte as per their preferences and needs. With this, DishTV has made entry to HD easy and simple as the subscriber has to followe a twp-step process – select any base pack and add any of the HD à la carte.
Arun KapoorArun Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, DishTV India, said, “TV viewing in India has undergone a sea change over the years. From the days when people had a handful of channels, today, we live in an era where people are spoilt for choices. We at DishTV have always been at the forefront in enhancing TV viewing experience and exploring opportunities to bring wholesome entertainment to the audience. With a sharp focus on regional language content, the move aims at connecting strongly with the regional language subscribers. Addition of these 23 channels will not only strengthen our presence in the HD and SD space but will also diversify our offerings.”
