Are you thinking about cord cutting?

[Harsha1996]

It is Clear that NTO 2.0, going to increase prices of paytv for sure....
Are you thinking about completely ditching the dth / Cable TV and shift to OTT...
Or are thinking about reducing the usage of paytv like for some days (matchdays, weekends) like that..

 

[Bapun]

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Link to the original discussion for reference: Do you think Cord Cutting (surrendering DTH/Cable TV) is worth in India?

 

[Harsha1996]

Bro, I created this thread in DDF now because of NTO 2.0 regulations and I mentioned the same...
But, next time I will talk to the team if I have any doubts or clarifications needed for this kind of polls or something.

 

[The Lonelier Island]

Since I mostly watch news and sports. I don't need to make switch until Olympics. Also it depends on Viacom. I won't cut cord to have ad supported streaming specially when it comes to non cricket sports.

 

[Digital Mastermind]

Cut the cord and do what ??? See advt there too, who knows what the future holds there.

Happy with the current mode of entertainment

 

[Subha_007]

In India, I will think of cord cutting - only when the live sports streaming can match the quality and higher frame rates of traditional broadcasts. Currently OTT seems more value for money option though, but uncertain about its future.

On the OTT side also, it is not all roses. For some platforms, they are taking subscription money and showing us ads. Asking more money to remove ads. I am not ethically aligned to this thought process.
And we get a new player in OTT space in every few months and they sign up some exclusive shows and that indirectly costs substantial amount of money out of our planned budget for entertainment purposes. As we have to see the new show , right!

So for now, Cable,DTH will stay relevant for a few more years. Though can't deny, OTT is trying it's best to take over. But still I will miss the convenience of switching among multiple contents with just changing LCNs, if traditional broadcast system dies down eventually.

 

[hike]

My advice would be if you planning to cut cord bring yourself a DDFreeDish STB or buy new DDFreeDish connection if using cable because in case in future price of these OTT become unbearable you can simply switch to STB of your choice with small allignment if require. DDFreeDish will offer you news and music channel.

 

[HappySoul]

Wish there was an app which could combine channels from various ott apps and works like traditional dth.is there any?

 

[Harsha1996]

Wish there was an app which could combine channels from various ott apps and works like traditional dth.is there any?

Currently none, but in 2023 I think there will be proper live tv apps.... From jio mostly.. Because it is easy for them to monetize ipl rights through live tv apps..

 

[A B]

Wish there was an app which could combine channels from various ott apps and works like traditional dth.is there any?

JioTv+, but only if you are using smart tv