I too wanted to join the satellite TV bandwagon...for one reason to have the ability to block unwanted channels by Parenteral control. Was holding back due to the high entry cost of the set top box and installation. Attracted by the special offer from dishTV. Free hardware and installation with one year subscription plus other freebies thrown in.
Was discouraged by all the negative reviews on this site. Neverthless thought to give it a try and registered in https://dishtvindia.in
Got a polite SMS immediately. Within few hours got a call from a dealer in Bangalore. I openly explained my apprehension based on the negative news heard from the various reviews in this site. Dealer talked politely and explained the ground realities, their difficulties, rude customers etc. and assured me of immediate connection, if I believed it to be true.I said let me try to believe this.
He dispatched the set top box the same evening after I reached home. Promised to get the installation done on the next day at my own choice of appointed time. Got a pleasant call in the morning to fix the appointment for installation. Could not believe it and assumed it to be untrue. Surprised to find the technician dot in time. Excellent guys with very good skills. Did a decent job within an hour without breaking the walls, drilling unecessary holes etc. Informed me that activation may take 12 hours but would try to get it expedited. To my surprise the activation happened as I was signing the forms to certify installation.
This is the best possible buying experience that I have had in India.
This is the best value for money in the market now..atleast till Reliance launches BigTV.
No issues on signal quality, menu navigation, choice of channels, activation time etc. The dealer has assured me of full satisfaction and offered help in future too.
Looking at the initial cost of other competing products this is the best value for money as on today.
I wish to spread the good word in this forum.