DDF Exclusive Various Tata Play set top boxes software updated to v402 to add support for GSAT24 satellite

[HappySoul]

It's their old box. But software will be updated.

Afaik navya is their latest model..the slim box launched is same as 2019 model, only they changed the branding

 

[Bittoo]

You are right brother but practically sd channels exist due to many factors-
Low Price (customer and broadcasters friendly)
Low bandwidth (operator friendly)
Content ( some content like old movies ,songs are not yet upgraded to HD so no option)

Even if we ignore 1st and 2nd point, 3rd one is the most critical one there will be too much cost to upgrade existing sd content to hd but they could also simple upscale however it won't improve the picture quality other than the logo. Plus govt you know , they try every possibility to squeeze out money from companies/individuals , so broadcasters will end up paying huge amount plus it might require extra satellite/tp to broad those channels as bandwidth usage will increase.

Offtopic: I saw some old movies where the concept was hafta wasooli was present and gundas used to collect it, modern day equivalent is our IT department and govt ..old wine in a new bottle

Yes true but some channels have SD and HD feed for same channel...Like colors SD and Colors HD...They must discontinue SD feed so that bandwidth gets free and space for more channels

 

[Parthiban-M]

Yes true but some channels have SD and HD feed for same channel...Like colors SD and Colors HD...They must discontinue SD feed so that bandwidth gets free and space for more channels

Like Vijay Tv SD and HD, Zee Tamil SD and HD also same price. Remove SD channels in both bandwidth gets free.

 

[arhun]

Myself also have same model number box HSV2034TAT4 but with Tata Play branding.
But for GSAT 24 channels like LCN 1575, TP details not available. But can see it for GSAT 30 and GSAT 10 channels.

 

[SarFa]

 

[narender reddy]

Bro,,, when software update to came binge plus Android box ?

 

[SarFa]

Bro,,, when software update to came binge plus Android box ?

It'll be the last STB

 

[dino29]

You are right brother but practically sd channels exist due to many factors-
Low Price (customer and broadcasters friendly)
Low bandwidth (operator friendly)
Content ( some content like old movies ,songs are not yet upgraded to HD so no option)

Even if we ignore 1st and 2nd point, 3rd one is the most critical one there will be too much cost to upgrade existing sd content to hd but they could also simple upscale however it won't improve the picture quality other than the logo. Plus govt you know , they try every possibility to squeeze out money from companies/individuals , so broadcasters will end up paying huge amount plus it might require extra satellite/tp to broad those channels as bandwidth usage will increase.

Offtopic: I saw some old movies where the concept was hafta wasooli was present and gundas used to collect it, modern day equivalent is our IT department and govt ..old wine in a new bottle

We have already discussed on this topic earlier on in the past so won't mention the points again.....all i can say is that ur above reasoning for SD channels being continued is actually correct.

Main Reason is that still lot many people have SD boxes so broadcasters cannot immediately shut down SD Feed of most channels. Also present scenario helps broadcasters package their ad slots on both feeds to brands in customised manner so that they can reach out to mass as well as premium audience as per their requirements.

Cost wise once majority of people have HD boxes broadcasters will automatically think upon closing down SD feed of necessary channels but not all + reduce pricing of HD channels /bouquet thereby more people will willingly upgrade to HD channels or be pursued by broadcasters / operators to make a shift giving them benefits of the same.

Bandwidth as such is not an issue once above two issues r addressed as lot of space will be freed once many SD channels shutdown.

It will take another minimum 5 or years for such changes to happen incase of many channels but do not expect closing down of all SD channels in next 10 or 15 years. Even in developed television markets still SD channels exist and serve a purpose.

Till that time broadcasters will launch SD feed of HD exclusive channels too in order to reach out to wider audience base just like we have seen SD feeds of Star Gold Select, Star Movies Select, Star World Premiere , Movies Now etc launching post their HD exclusive channel being available for sometime

 

[Just Tv]

Like Vijay Tv SD and HD, Zee Tamil SD and HD also same price. Remove SD channels in both bandwidth gets free.

Also Zee Marathi SD and HD, Star Pravah SD & HD having same price.

 

[sangoldline]

Also Zee Marathi SD and HD, Star Pravah SD & HD having same price.

they cant remove sd channels because lots of people having old sd box.