Review on Tata Sky+ HD True VOD Service (Download Content Via Broadband Internet on Lan Port)
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cyberwiz
Member since 2005
well its different from IPTV in the sense that IPTV doesnt download the VoD stuff onto ur STB ie it streams it and the video starts playing immediately..here u have to wait for anything between half hour- to 1.5 hrs for it to download and then play it..pretty lame..the least they can do is to make it FUP free and start streaming it over the IP network..can have a lower bitrate version for slow connections
mehrotra.akash
Regular
madhusudhan7
leaguemaddy
Only issue will be to have the ethernet cable going to the STB. Currently I have my cable going from a room to my living area.
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You can use a Wifi Bridge, not sure if they are readily available in india but i bought it from here: VAP11G IEEE802.11b/g WiFi Bridge - Blue - Free Shipping - DealExtreme
...They are rather easy to configure & the best alternatives to the otherwise messy cable running from one room to another
Else you can also buy a Wireless Repeater from Indian website, Eg: MINI PORTABLE 150mbps WiFi Wireless N AP Repeater Router Access Point Bridge | eBay
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You can use a Wifi Bridge, not sure if they are readily available in india but i bought it from here: VAP11G IEEE802.11b/g WiFi Bridge - Blue - Free Shipping - DealExtreme
...They are rather easy to configure & the best alternatives to the otherwise messy cable running from one room to another
Else you can also buy a Wireless Repeater from Indian website, Eg: MINI PORTABLE 150mbps WiFi Wireless N AP Repeater Router Access Point Bridge | eBay
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And please remove this signature, most users along with admin don't entertain/like this
mehrotra.akash
Regular
Laggy InterfaceCombined price of Broadband+IPTV is somewhat high (though still lower than taking DTH+Broadband separately. but many people dont believe in broadband)Requires you to keep the router on when watching TV (many people have issues with this as well)Needs some basic networking skills to debug on your own (unlike cable TV)Interface is a bit complex and laggyNot advertised properly by Airtelto name a few...
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cyberwiz
Member since 2005
another oversight..in this era of cheap wifi how much would it have cost them to embed a wifi chip in the HD boxes?..but no..probably they will introduce this as a "new feature" in new boxes that they will bring out in the future and a user will again need to shell out $$ to purchase/exchange..BTW u can easily make a bridge if u have a spare router lying around that can run DD-wrt
madhusudhan7
leaguemaddy
^ i wonder what is the problem with IPTV why is it not successful in India? I have used it abroad on a copper ADSL connection and it works flawlessly..probably something to do with our poor line conditions
Execution & Marketing is the main problem in India, yes of course badly maintained lines with weak SNR
Providers like BSNL having nationwide coverage deployment capability at least in all major cities outsourced the project to useless vendors like Myway instead of deploying the services on their own & these 3rd party vendors were greatly responsible for the failure. Otherwise IPTV is a less expensive technology to deploy & the possibilities are endless depending the bandwidth available, by Indian standards considering we are mostly on copper infrastructure the average speeds possible would be 10-20 Mbps - which is quiet suitable for Triple Play Services(Phone, Internet & IPTV).
Other private providers like Airtel/Reliance's IPTV really didn't take off very well because of their limited connections/penetration. Another prime reason is also that Broadband penetration in India is very low compared to other countries
DTH on the flip side is very expensive technology to deploy & maintain, including adding new channels - is usually used for last mile connectivity in developed countries. Wired Infrastructure is otherwise the first choice of selection for Consumers & Service Providers alike. Internet Service Providers abroad usually provide bundle offers on Triple Play Services(Phone, Internet & IPTV) - all of the same cable/fiber line which works out economical for consumers & the Provider : Personal Opinion only, Citation required
Execution & Marketing is the main problem in India, yes of course badly maintained lines with weak SNR
Providers like BSNL having nationwide coverage deployment capability at least in all major cities outsourced the project to useless vendors like Myway instead of deploying the services on their own & these 3rd party vendors were greatly responsible for the failure. Otherwise IPTV is a less expensive technology to deploy & the possibilities are endless depending the bandwidth available, by Indian standards considering we are mostly on copper infrastructure the average speeds possible would be 10-20 Mbps - which is quiet suitable for Triple Play Services(Phone, Internet & IPTV).
Other private providers like Airtel/Reliance's IPTV really didn't take off very well because of their limited connections/penetration. Another prime reason is also that Broadband penetration in India is very low compared to other countries
DTH on the flip side is very expensive technology to deploy & maintain, including adding new channels - is usually used for last mile connectivity in developed countries. Wired Infrastructure is otherwise the first choice of selection for Consumers & Service Providers alike. Internet Service Providers abroad usually provide bundle offers on Triple Play Services(Phone, Internet & IPTV) - all of the same cable/fiber line which works out economical for consumers & the Provider : Personal Opinion only, Citation required
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