India Cricket on Tata Sky

India Cricket has been added to channel no 400. This channel is really a MUST for all those hardcore cricket loves which don’t want to miss a single International match featuring India.

If you are a cricket buff, this pack is for you! You no longer need to track which channel is playing the India matches and add/drop packs accordingly. All international matches that india is playing will be available through this pack on a single channel. For an annual price of Rs 365, I think it’s quiet a steal.

Some of you had queries as to what will air on India Cricket. India Cricket Pack will show the India Vs South Africa series being aired by Ten Cricket from till the end of the series on 23 January 2011. At times when no international cricket match is going on, it’ll air Neo Cricket.

What I really liked about the India cricket pack are the different benefits which it brings to the viewers. Firstly, you are saved from the hassle of adding and dropping packs when Indian matches are played on different channels. Second, you get to view Indian cricketing action through the year and lastly, when there are no matches you get Neo Cricket. Ex. India Cricket Pack will show the India Vs South Africa series being aired by Ten Cricket from till the end of the series on 23 January 2011. From 24 Jan 2011 till the end of January, it will air Neo Cricket.

To subscribe to India Cricket Pack:

- SMS add incr to 56633 from your Registered Mobile No OR

- Log on to the My Tata Sky section on www.tatasky.com & go to Add packages OR

- Call the Tata Sky helpline

Ten Cricket on Tata Sky

There is some wonderful news for all the Tata Sky subscribers out there. Tata Sky is finally going to launch Ten Cricket on Tata Sky. The Tata Sky subscribers were waiting for this and now finally it has arrived! There is a lot of hot sporting action going on in Ten Cricket and I am sure we all wouldn’t want to miss it.

I am glad that Tata Sky has been responsive to the demands of its subscribers and added this channel. Its good to be associated with a brand which listens to and cares for its customers and not just bottom lines! For alacarte, The channel is a it is available for at Rs 30 per month for all subscribers. Ten Cricket will also be added to the Sports Bonanza pack, however price of the pack is might increase. However the subscribers of Mega Pack get it with rest of the pack with no added cost! As a goodwill gesture, Tata Sky is offering the Ten Cricket Pack free of cost from 17 Dec 2010 till the end of the India V SA series ending on 23 Jan 2011. After the series ends the Ten Cricket Channel will be available for subscription at a monthly price.

To subscribe to Ten Cricket:

- SMS add tecr to 56633 from your Registered Mobile No OR

- Log on to the My Tata Sky section on www.tatasky.com & go to Add packages OR

- call the Tata Sky helpline

TruChoice Packages Explained

I have received numerous emails from readers asking various queries which they have about these packages. I will attempt to answer the FAQs

What is TruChoice Packaging? : TruChoice Packaging offers channel packages in a simplified format. Channels are grouped together based on genre, so now pay for only those channels that you wish to watch. E.g. If you like watching Hindi Movies, opt for the Hindi Movies optional pack and enjoy ALL Hindi movie channels as part of the pack.

What are the packages available in TruChoice? : In TruChoice packaging, you can opt for popular packs & then subscriber to any optional pack depending on your requirement. What’s more, you also get two Regional language packs free with every popular pack. For detailed channel line up & package pricing refer the link below:

http://www.tatasky.com/channel-packages.html

Who can avail the TruChoice Packaging? : The TruChoice Packaging will be available for all new activations from 12th Oct'10 (the old packages will not apply for new activations) As an existing subscriber (all activations till 11th Oct'10)you can retain your current package structure. Your moving to TruChoice packages is left to your discretion. With multiple optional packs available, will my spends not increase? : The popular packs have been designed based on typical viewing patterns – where instead of having to subscribe to multiple optional packs, you could choose from one of the popular packs & enjoy discounts. E.g. Economy Rs 150 + Hindi movies Rs 35 + Music Rs 20 + Knowledge Rs 35 = Rs 240 Instead, the Supreme Pack (Economy + Hindi Movies + Music + Knowledge) is priced at Rs 220 per month – a saving of Rs 20! Secondly, families with kids constitute around 30% of the households. Kids channels available as a separate optional pack helps reduce the monthly subscription spends for almost 70% of the subscribers! Last, but not the least, TruChoice offers the most viewed content comprising all Hindi – Entertainment, Movies & News - for just Rs 185!

When I move to TruChoice packaging, do the number of channels in my new package decrease?: While the TruChoice packaging offers you complete choice of choosing genre, it also gives you flexibility to drop the channels that you do not watch. It offers you depth if content thereby making your TV viewing a richer experience. Thus channel count is not really reflective of what you watch. Getting complete choice is key. This is where TruChoice makes a clear difference. i.e. if you like watching English Movies, with one English Movie pack, get all channels that are available on Tata Sky... unlike earlier some in Super Saver & some channels part of Cosmo Pack.

I am an existing subscriber. Can I avail of TruChoice Packages? : Yes. You can move to the TruChoice packaging structure. But once you change to TruChoice, you cannot go back to the old packages that you had. i.e. if you are on Super Saver you can move to Supreme Pack, however you will not be able to change from Supreme Pack back to Super Saver.

How can subscribers change their pack structure? : Existing subscribers will have to call the helpline to change their structure. However if you wish to continue on the existing structure, package modification, within the structure will be available on self-care. For movements across structures, you will have to call the helpline .

I have recently bought Cosmo Pack on Tata Sky and have not completed the 90 days lock-in. Can I change my package to TruChoice? : The TruChoice packaging is available to all subscribers. Even if you have not completed the minimum lock-in on the current structure, you may move to the TruChoice Packaging. However note, once you have selected any optional pack on TruChoice, your 90-day lock-in sets in from then on.

Rupashi Bangla added in Tata Sky

A popular bengali channel Rupashi Bangla has been added in Tata Sky
The channel no is 860

Cartoon Network + on Actve Wizkids

Tata Sky has launched Cartoon Network + on Actve Wizkids. All the top shows from CN and Pogo like Chota Bheem, Tom and Jerry, Ben 10 and others will now be shown on Actve Wizkids. Each day of the week will have a different show like Ben 10 on Monday, Scooby Doo on Tuesday etc. Saturday and Sunday will be a mix of all shows. This will play from 6:00 am every morning upto midnight.

You need to be a Fun Learning Pack subscriber. The FLP subscribers can go to Actve Wizkids and select the CN+ icon.

There is also a news article related to this:

Turner partners with Tata Sky,

Called CN+ the linear branded block will reside in ACTVE WIZKIDS as part of Tata Sky’s ACTVE services.

In line with Turner’s “anytime anywhere” entertainment strategy, the company today announced a first-of-its-kind strategic content partnership with Tata Sky, India’s leading DTH service provider, to offer a linear branded block from India’s number one kids’ channel, Cartoon Network. Called CN+ the linear branded block will reside in ACTVE WIZKIDS as part of Tata Sky’s ACTVE services.

Tata Sky subscribers can enjoy CN+ daily from 6:00 AM to midnight. CN+ will offer viewers popular Cartoon Network originals such as Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls and globally iconic shows like Tom & Jerry, The Flintstones, Scooby Doo and Looney Tunes amongst many others. Each day of the week will be dedicated to one of these hit Cartoon Network shows with multiple episodes.

In addition to Cartoon Network content, Actve Wizkids on Tata Sky will also feature the “makes” of M.A.D. (Music, Art and Dance), POGO's award winning and hugely popular arts show where fascinating educational activities are presented in a step by step, do-it-yourself format. Shortly, interactive games with characters from hit shows such as Ben 10, Tom & Jerry, The Powerpuff Girls and Scooby Doo too will be made available on this platform.

Sharing details of the partnership, Mr. Siddharth Jain, Vice President & Deputy General Manager, Distribution & Business Operations, South Asia, Turner International India Pvt. Ltd, said, “These are exciting times for the industry with innovations on content delivery and consumption in digital platforms, designed to entertain consumers like never before. We are happy to partner with Tata Sky in offering innovative experiences for our consumers that further strengthen Turner’s anytime anywhere strategy. This is yet another industry first as this partnership offers three unique services on one platform – linear branded block, interactive services and interactive games."

According to Mr. Vikram Mehra, Chief Marketing Officer, Tata Sky Ltd., “It has been our constant endeavour to offer high-quality fun learning entertainment on Tata Sky. Today, our educational services have already got a loyal subscriber base of over one million. We strongly believe that the addition of CN+ will help us further improve our offering.”

Source:
http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/New...4954610045