Videocon d2h Rapidly Expands Its HD Offering To 37 Channels

Adds Star Movies Select HD and Fox Life HD- Premium English Language Channels - Strengthens the Company's HD Bouquet offerings

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Jul 22, 2015, 08:56 ET

MUMBAI, India, July 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Videocon d2h (NASDAQ: VDTH), India's fastest growing DTH service and India's most valued company on NASDAQ, has added two new premium high-definition English channels -- STAR MOVIES SELECT HD (Ch No. 258) and FOX LIFE HD (Ch No. 468). The new channel launches continue to validate Videocon d2h's commitment to providing Indian audiences with high-quality content across an array of genres and formats.

Looking to provide its customers with added value, Videocon d2h will begin to offer the STAR MOVIES SELECT HD (Ch No. 258) which will premiere two new films not previously released in India each month, in addition to airing a new movie everyday. Additionally, FOX LIFE HD (Ch No. 468) features a slate of scripted and non-scripted content that is inspired by real life as well as appealing and appropriate for the entire family. FOX LIFE HD will be having multiple audio feeds in Hindi, Tamil and Bengali besides English.

With the addition of these two channels, Videocon d2h's HD portfolio now encompasses 37 HD channels, solidifying its position as a leader in HD programming and pioneer in providing top-quality content to India's consumers.Videocon d2h plans to continue to add more HD channels shortly, with the goal of carrying 50 HD channels for its subscribers to enjoy.

"We have been relentless in our pursuit to gratify our customers' with an exceptional viewing experience," Mr. Saurabh Dhoot, Executive Chairman Videocon d2h said. "Videocon d2h's substantial offer of wide range of HD channels is a testimony to that endeavour. We remain committed to expanding Videocon d2h's channel offerings and content as a means to providing a superior viewing experience to our customers, augmented by innovative technology and the best customer service. It's a simple plan that we believe will result in a major upgrade for India's TV viewing public."

Mr. Anil Khera, CEO Videocon d2h added: "Videocon d2h has been extremely aggressive and innovative when it comes to technology upgrades, new content offerings and launching new services all in an effort to keep ahead of current industry trends. Fox Life HD with multiple audio feeds and Star Movies Select HD are two premium HD channels that bring even more quality content to our subscribers resulting in a superior viewing experience. Keeping both our promise to provide the best channels and content across all genres and our commitment to customer satisfaction has built a strong level of trust between our customers and Videocon d2h, and we value that relationship."

Videocon d2h has achieved many firsts in the Indian DTH industry, including being first to launch a 4K Ultra HD channel, as well as offering 1000 GB High Definition Digital Video Recorders and Radio Frequency Remotes for DTH which enhances ease of access to content; Wireless DTH Headphones for an enhanced viewing experience; and 500 channels and services.

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