2 Room DTH connection - options

[pannags]

Hello Folks,

Way back in Dec 2009, I was trying to compare 2-connection options from various DTH operators, and here are the results ...

Before you read-on:

1. The prices are almost 10 months old
2. The STB offered those days were SD only - but the channel package prices haven't changed much (I presume)
3. Packages considered have almost all channels offered - see details below
3. There could be errors - I was never good at Maths - see sl. no.

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Airtel Live:

Option 1:
1st connection = 1 month - South Ultra = 1750 (After discount = 1488)
1st connection = 1 year add-on = 3805
End of 1 month, 2nd connection = 1750 + (160 * 12) = 3670
Total 1 Year+1month for 2 connections (All Channels) = 8963(Incl. discount)
/month/connection = ~ 374

Option 2:
1st connection = 6 month South Ultra - 498*6 = 2990 (After discount = 2542)
2nd connection = 6 month South Ultra - 498*6 = 2990 (After discount = 2542)
Total First 6 months charges = 5084(Incl. discount)
Total 1/2 Year for 2 connections (All Channels) = 5084
1st connection = 6 months add-on = 2055
2nd connection = 6 months add-on = 960
Total 1 Year for 2 connections (All Channels) = 8099(Incl. discount)
/month/connection = ~ 338

Option 3:
1st connection = 381*12 = South Ultra ( all channels) = 4550 (After discount = 4050)
Total 1 Year for 2 connections (All Channels) = 8100(Incl. discount)
/month/connection = ~ 338

Option 4:
1st connection = 12 month South value + Regional top-up = 2590 (After discount = 2202)
2nd connection = 12 month South value + Regional top-up = 2590 (After discount = 2202)
Top-ups for 1st and 2nd =
Mega sports 750*2*1.12 = 1680
English plus 540*2 = 1080
Kids plus 200*2*1.12= 448
Kannada Top up 300*2*1.12 = 672
Discovery plus 240*2*1.12 = 538
Total 1 Year for 2 connections (Select Channels) = 8822 (Incl. discount)
/month/connection = 368


2nd year for 2nd connection
After 1st year 160*12= 1920

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Tata Sky:

Option 1(NEW!!!!!!)
1599* 2 for the digicom = 3200
1st connection = 2900 South Jumbo +1350 Sports Diamond = 4250
2nd connection = 125.00*12 = 1500
Total 1 Year for 2 connections (Most Channels) = 8950
/month/connection = ~ 373

Option2:
1599* 2 for the digicom = 3200
1st connection =
South Saver = 2600
Sports Diamond = 1350
2nd connection = 125.00*12 = 1500
Total 1 Year for 2 connections (Select Channels) = 8650
/month/connection = ~ 361

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Reliance Big TV:

1690*2 for the digicom = 3380
1st connection = 3750 (all channels)
2nd connection = 2250
Total 1 Year for 2 connections (All Channels) = 9380
/month/connection = ~ 391

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Dish TV:

1st connection = South Platinum = 3803
Top up for 1st connection
Kannada mania = 360*1.12 = 404
2nd connection = ???
Total 1 Year for 2 connections (All Channels) = 8414
/month/connection = ~ 351

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Sun Direct:

1st connection = Freedom Kannada 990 for 9 months; 1 year = 1440
All sports = 175*12 = 2100
Jumbo = 300*12 = 3600
Total 1 Year for 2 connections (All Channels) = 14280
/month/connection = ~ 595

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[theironhorse]

airterl and tata sky SD dth are now for 999 only.. also if u want to hack it and bear a single stb get an rca splitter.. u can use same stb in two rooms...lolz..

 

[vktyagi]

airterl and tata sky SD dth are now for 999 only.. also if u want to hack it and bear a single stb get an rca splitter.. u can use same stb in two rooms...lolz..

If you are ready to view same program in two rooms through split RCA cable or RF cable or one RCA and one RF cable, that is legal and does not amount to hacking.

 

[cmsajith]

airterl and tata sky SD dth are now for 999 only.. also if u want to hack it and bear a single stb get an rca splitter.. u can use same stb in two rooms...lolz..

How will you control the STB from another room?
Use a simple IR repeater, this is what I am doing, using Terk IR repeater.

 

[pannags]

How will you control the STB from another room?
Use a simple IR repeater, this is what I am doing, using Terk IR repeater.

Of course, even then we would only be able watch the same channel in both sets, isn't it? albeit with the convenience of not having to run back every time you want to change channels

 

[cmsajith]

Of course, even then we would only be able watch the same channel in both sets, isn't it? albeit with the convenience of not having to run back every time you want to change channels

yes, no way unless you have separate decoders..

 

[theironhorse]

ir repeater.. or probably a reflective mirror in a corner will do the trick..

still on cracking the stb so we can watch diff channels.. wish i cud clone the card they insert..


how do you think they do it in the showrooms.. they use the rca splitters...

 

[technointellects]

How will you control the STB from another room?
Use a simple IR repeater, this is what I am doing, using Terk IR repeater.

From where can I get Terk IR repeater in India?