Netflix to enter India, DTH companies edgy

[viveksudhanshu]

After Singapore-based on-demand internet video provider Hooq launched operations here, the pioneer of internet TV, US-based Netflix, has firmed up plans to enter India by 2016, according to people familiar with the matter. This has sent domestic DTH players into a tizzy with some of the major ones chalking out strategies to diversify beyond television.

Netflix to enter India, DTH companies edgy - The Times of India

 

[IndianMascot]

Wow. This is what we are waiting for. Now digital content providers taking India seriously and want to grab the opportunity by becoming early entrants

 

[Devesh]

Is it like IPTV or what?

Can anybody explain?

 

[Technoglitch]

Is it like IPTV or what?

Can anybody explain?

It is a internet based VOD services, offering original contents and syndicated ones on streaming.

 

[Devesh]

It is a internet based VOD services, offering original contents and syndicated ones on streaming.

Ok, so we will see a revolution in TV viewing very soon.....

 

[Technoglitch]

Yup, only thing is internet speed and data plans

 

[Devesh]

Yup, only thing is internet speed and data plans

Yup that is the major problem.

 

[IndianMascot]

But what if DTH operators tie up with Netflix to showcase these VOD because we all know how pathetic Internet in India is

 

[scorpionking76]

So before Netflix comes down telecom operators need to gear up for speed and data plans doubling / tripling capacity so that we can have all VOD contents in safe and enjoyable mode

 

[IndianMascot]

It Netflix is coming I am sure it will tie up either with Airtel or R Jio