DEN soft-launches OTT service with 144 FTA channels

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Multi-system operator (MSO) DEN Networks’ over-the-top (OTT) service DEN TV+ has made its debut with 144 free-to-air (FTA) channels. The app is available on Android as well as iOS.

The MSO has partnered DigiVive Services, which also runs nexGTV, to launch the OTT service.

“We have soft-launched DEN TV+. It is available on Android as well as iOS. We will do the formal launch in due course,” DEN Networks CEO SN Sharma told TelevisionPost.com.

DEN TV+ is a live streaming app exclusively for DEN’s cable TV and broadband subscribers. It offers live TV channels, shows, video-on-demand and movies on the go.

The TV channels are across genres including movies, general entertainment, news and music. It also offers regional channels.

Some of the channels on the platform are B4U, 9X Jalwa, India TV, Zoom, Aaj Tak, ABP News, BBC World News, ET Now, Times Now, India Today, News Nation, DD News, (x Tashan, B4U Music, Mh1, 9XM Music, Aastha, Disha, Divya, Darshan24, Gurbani TV and Sadhna TV.
DEN customers can access DEN TV+ by entering VC ID (cable subscribers) or user ID (broadband subscribers).

The service has data-saving feature, which allows users to manage their data consumption while streaming videos on their phone. Users can view the entire TV guide of upcoming week and set up reminders for TV shows. They can also browse the app without interrupting watching experience by minimising the new video player.

The service will also offer users access to original mobile series with Priyanka Chopra and mobile talent discovery platform by Imtiaz Ali.

Besides live TV channels, the OTT service will offer movies like ‘Singham’, ‘Holiday’, ‘Ragini MMS 2’, ‘Hate Story’, ‘Raaz 3’ and many more. Additionally, it will offer special content like prank videos, Comedy TV, Kids TV, Prankbaaz and Yoga TV.

As reported by TelevisionPost.com, the OTT platform will have close to 120–30 live channels, 2,500 movie titles, 10,000 hours of VoD content.

Earlier, Sharma had said that the company would not incur heavy capex into launching this service. “As far as cost is concerned, there is very minimal cost that is going to be put into launching this. So, I do not think that will cause any stress on the existing figures as of now,” he had said.

He had also said that in the first stage of the platform’s launch, the MSO just wants subscribers to get hooked on to it. “As of Phase I, we will be happy if our majority of our viewers get hooked on to this, and very soon we will be extending it beyond our viewers,” Sharma said.

He had noted that the app would not have any material impact on the business of local cable operators (LCOs). “No, it won’t be affecting their business at all. It won’t be. Rather, I would say this will complement their business. This will further strengthen them against the other competing technologies. This will further strengthen their hands and will provide them strength to when they meet their customers for better ARPUs and better collections,” he had said explaining the benefits of the product.

Asianet Communications was the first MSO to launch an OTT service. DTH operators Tata Sky and Dish TV also have their own live TV apps that allow their subscribers to access content on the move.

DEN soft-launches OTT service with 144 FTA channels | TelevisionPost.com
 
Nexgtv has become almost dead with crap channels , almost all FTA channels , and worst picture quality ....
Most of the channels have been removed .. it was good 3 yrs back ..

 
DEN Networks launches DEN TV+, OTT services

DEN Networks, one of the largest cable MSO in India, has launched its user-friendly online / live streaming platform today- DEN TV+ where users can access / watch the content on the go. Exclusively for DEN Cable & Broadband subscribers, it is available for download on all the devices which are on Android and iOS platforms.

Commenting on the launch, DEN Networks Pvt. Ltd. CEO SN Sharma said, “We are excited to launch DEN TV+, DEN’s very own mobile TV app, where our viewers can now watch TV on their mobiles & tablets. Being a leading distribution platform, the idea is to complement our CATV offering to consumers and make it available for our customers on the move anytime, anywhere. DEN TV+ provides live streaming of 130 TV channels, 2500+ movies and recorded videos including popular shows/serials, devotional content, lifestyle content and much more. The service is currently free of cost as an initial launch offer. We are always exploring newer ways to provide value for money to our viewers and today’s evolving technology helps us cater to their changing lifestyle needs.”

On-demand entertainment services led by audio and video content are at the cusp of inflection point in India. In line with global trend, there is a marked shift in consumer preferences towards digital media consumption as compared to traditional forms of media which include TV, print press, and radio. Increasing internet penetration and mobile device proliferation and convenience of consuming the content anytime, anywhere are the key drivers for this trend.

Key Features

- Exciting content - 130 Live Channels, 2500 movies and 10,000 Hours of Video on Demand (including Movies, Popular Shows/Serials, Devotional Content, Lifestyle Content and much more) in Hindi, English and many regional languages

• Non-Stop News
• Data Saving Feature
• Best Video Recommendations
• Multi-screen Viewing
• Adaptive Bitrate
• Easy Controls

Equipped with data saving feature / mode, Den TV+ allows users to manage their data consumption while getting the best video recommendations for their viewing pleasure.

Den TV+ is packed with functionalities ranging from multi-screen viewing, adaptive bitrate, easy controls and many more. In addition, users can view the entire TV guide for the upcoming week and set up reminders for their favorite TV shows. Further, users can browse the app without interrupting watching experience by minimizing the new video player.
The TV channels available on this mobile TV are across genres including movies, general entertainment, news and music in Hindi, English and many regional languages. Some of the channels on the platform are B4U, 9X Jalwa, India TV, Zoom, Aaj Tak, ABP News, BBC World News, ET Now, Times Now, India Today, News Nation, DD News, B4U Music, Mh1, 9XM Music, Aastha, Disha, Divya, Darshan24, Gurbani TV and Sadhna TV. Besides live TV channels, this mobile TV will offer movies like ‘Singham’, ‘Holiday’, ‘Ragini MMS 2’, ‘Hate Story’, ‘Raaz 3’ and many more. Additionally, it will offer special content like prank videos, Comedy TV, Kids TV, Prankbaaz, Yoga TV, original mobile series with Priyanka Chopra, and mobile talent discovery platform by Imtiaz Ali.

Den TV+ is the only mobile TV video app from India to offer instant access to Non-Stop News. It intends to add more movies, more music, recipes, jokes, games, fitness videos, DIY Videos, comedy shows, karaoke music, educational videos, sports videos / talk shows, plays, horoscopes, Bollywood news and vine in the coming months.

To access the platform, DEN subscribers will need to enter just the VC card number of the Set Top Box (STB). Users will be able to access up to two devices under one unique VC number.

DEN Networks launches DEN TV+, OTT services | Indian Television Dot Com
 
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