Australia’s international television channel, the Australia Network, will be available to an additional 25 million viewers in the Indian sub-continent later in November 2013. Following an agreement recently signed between the ABC and India’s public broadcaster, Prasar Bharati, Australia Network will be delivered Direct-to-Home (DTH) via satellite on DD Direct, operated by the Doordashan television service – a division of Prasar Bharati. To mark the launch of the new service, … [Read more...] about Australia Network expands its reach in India
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FRANCE 24 to launch on DD DIRECT + and DISH TV
FRANCE 24 has concluded a new distribution agreement in India and will be available on free-to-air DTH service DD DIRECT +. Owned by public broadcaster Prasar Bharati, the platform will begin broadcasting the FRANCE 24 English version on November 1, 2013.FRANCE 24 will also be available on DISH TV basic offer, the No 1 private satellite operator in the country. One in every four Indian televised households can now access FRANCE 24 and a special operation will take place in New Delhi in … [Read more...] about FRANCE 24 to launch on DD DIRECT + and DISH TV
BIG MAGIC to be carried on DTH provider DD Direct+
BIG MAGIC, the flagship general entertainment channel from Reliance Broadcast Network, has announced the inking of a carriage deal with DD Direct+, following its distribution alliance with digital DTH service provider Videocon d2h. The deal expands the channel's reach across Hindi-speaking markets. BIG MAGIC offers an eclectic mix ranging from family dramas, reality shows and cookery shows to game shows, weekend movies and more. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sunil Kumaran, Business Head, BIG … [Read more...] about BIG MAGIC to be carried on DTH provider DD Direct+
