Videocon Industries’ arm Videocon d2h, direct-to-home service provider, has launched India’s first ultra high-definition cable television channel. The channel went on air on January 26 and airs movies, video on demand, and travel and sports programmes. High-definition programmes will be provided by international broadcasters and independent content providers.
Moreover, the Videocon d2h will stream the ICC World Cup matches in 4K UHD on its direct-to-home platform. The set-top boxes are available at Rs 6,590 for new subscribers and Rs 5,990 for existing ones. The subscription to the channel is free.
Videocon Industries, established two decades ago, is a global conglomerate. Videocon’s businesses consist of manufacturing, marketing and distribution of consumer electronics products and oil & gas extraction.