Today we have a lot of DTH options...not to mention all the names...DTH provides you multilanguage option, a program guide, better picture quality & sound etc. I have been waiting for Airtel DTH ....finally went for a Mega Package. Installation Charges: 2500/- (6 month free subscription) on Mega Package
For Channels & Packages (visit website https://airtel.in/digitaltv)
Basic Steps -
1.Buy STB from any outlet
2.Request Installation on 1800-102-8080 (provide basic details)
3.Installation Guys would be in the Next Day (as per time slot booked by you)
4.Get the dish installed (they take care for minimum drilling & would set the dish to get max signal)
5.Check all channels are coming...Confirm the Call Center and recharge for 2500/- coupons that came along with the STB (as you paid 2500/- they provide recharge coupons worth 2500/-) and you are ON. Here is my experience
PROs -
Better features like Quick View or Preview of each channel while you navigate through the program guide
MPEG -4 technology...yes little helpful than MPEG -2 especially for Fast Moving Scenes e.g
Sports like Formula 1 / Cricket or Action Movies. Only a trained eye can spot difference between
mpeg-2 & mpeg -4....But an advantage is an advantage
Very good customer service (My exp with Mobile / landline/broadband is very good)
Trained professionals - Managed to get good signal by tweaking the Dish some how..as mine
is a 20 story building surrounded by 2 sides.
- Integrated Remote for TV / DTH - Good feature I must say.
CONS -
Packages can be little liberal...especially if U want All sports / All Movies are highly priced at 435/- something.I went sacrificing for HBO / Ze Studio / MGM rest all are there & NO Sports except DD. I can still get all movie channels for a 35/- top up.
Sound spooling interrupts in (ONLY) VH-1 music channel after every 10 sec. May be some fault in my system ...other channel sound quite well
Dish set up can be reinforced with solid Plates (wooden or steel)...that was a bit disappointing though mine is still in place inspite of strong wind gusts.
Thats all Folks....