Tata Play
Tata Play is an Indian Subscription based Satellite television (DTH) service provider using MPEG-4 digital compression technology, transmitting using INSAT-4A GSAT-10 and GSAT24 satellites.[2] Incorporated in 2005, it currently offers 630+ channels, 543 SD channels and 91 HD channels and services, along with many other value added services. Tata Play is the largest DTH service provider in India.[3] As of March 2023, according to TRAI Tata Play serves 21.3 million subscribers which is 32.65% of total DTH users in India.[3]
Formerly
Tata Sky (2006–2022)
8 August 2006
India
Harit Nagpal
(MD and CEO)
₹4,741 crore (US$590 million) (2022)
₹69 crore (US$8.6 million) (2022)
- Tata Group (50.2%)
- Disney India (29.8%)
- Temasek (20%)
1,500
Tata Play Fiber [1]
Tata Play entered into an agreement with French firm Vantiva to supply 4K set top boxes from early 2015.[4] The company was formerly known as Tata Sky....
Tata Play Binge+ Set-Top Box[edit]
Tata Play Binge+ Set-Top Box, formerly known as the Tata Sky Binge+ Set-Top Box, was introduced by Tata Play in December 2019. The device offers an integrated environment experience, combining traditional satellite television channels with popular Over-the-Top(OTT) streaming services like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Netflix.[22] Operating on the Google Android TV platform, it provides access to a variety of apps and games. Additionally, the set-top box supports channels in 4K resolution, enhancing the visual experience for users.[23]
Awards and recognition[edit]
In March 2009, Tata Play became the first Indian DTH service provider to be awarded the ISO 27001: 2005 accreditation, the benchmark for information security.[24] ISO 27001:2005 is an international standard that provides specifications and guidance for the establishment and proper maintenance of an Information Security Management System (ISMS).