Choose packs , channels wisely. Broadcasters r knowingly keeping a-la-carte prices on higher side and forcing u to take bouquet at lower cost. Consumer has the power now, if one acts intelligently then within few months prices will tumble and auto correct. This will happen for sure as broadcasters know deep down that people won't be willing to spend more than a set limit for TV bills & ofcourse ad revenue is directly dependent on viewership. Also 15% bouquet discount cap might be enforced again by TRAI if broadcasters play mischief which irk subscribers.
I am extremely happy with new regime, specially bcoz we will not bear burden of useless channels getting launched with repeat content forced on us & quality stuff will survive. Also earlier operators found it difficult to pay hefty fixed deal amount in advance and we were deprived of getting favourite channels, now it's thing of past as pending channels r making its way on various platforms. Broadcasters / Operators both can be at advantage if they follow right strategy.
In my case i am making smart choices, avoiding things unnecessary. Like i have not opted for Zee Bouquet or Star Bouquet , Zee Family has many regional news channels , Zee News, Zee Cinema, Zee TV which i do not watch .... hence opted for select channels on standalone...made similar choice for Star India while incase of Sony and Viacom18 i have opted for bouquet offering English, Infotainment, Hindi Movie Channels (not including Sony Max). I am not from Kerala but Kerala Budget pack from Viacom18 gave all channels i wanted at fraction of cost, u all should chose wisely to get benefitted
