Its been a while since Bsnl made foray into TV broadcasting industry, with its new IPTV service. IPTV does the same thing what DTH and cable service does(Telecast TV channels to your homes). the only difference is it delivered by copper made telephone cable.we need to remember that that Bsnl is a telecom company, so it can’t directly provide service
The iControl service is provided by a company named “Aksh Optifibre Limited” using bsnl’s network. BSNL has signed a MOU with Aksh under which it has entitled Aksh to use its extensive & vast network with a huge broadband subscriber base. all the resources like hardware,support,content for providing such a service have to be arranged by Aksh. bsnl will only manage billing; which means installation & complaints would be directly handled by Aksh and the charges for service would come in your telephone bill.the main problem with such a setup is that there no single entity responsible for service, so customer may get confused whom to complaint. Also Aksh is a company who primary business is manufacturing optic fibre cables,so it has little experience in this field but aksh is pretty serious of IP TV and the company is betting big in the emerging IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) segment in India.
What is required?
- Broadband is Backbone of IP Tv, so to run this service you need a bsnl Broadband connection.
- Type -I or Type – IV modem/router. even if you have a Type-I or Type-III, bsnl will replace it Free of cost. however if you have brought it from market, then the exchange is not possible.
- For proper viewing your home should be in around 3km distance from the telephone exchange.
What’s Awesome?
- Internet speed My speed were increased and I am synced with DSLAM at 6mbps. so now i get true 2mbps speeds of around 250kBps. earlier i used to get around 200kBps. so now my download speed is increased by 25%
- Initial charges & monthly fees: Instantly we need to pay Rs.1000(Refundable) + Rs.200/- = 1200. And monthly rental of Rs.150 per month
- video on demand:imagine ability to rewind and forward while watching movies on your TV. probably you would feel this not a TV but your DVD player. as starting there are around 200 titles which are free to watch[ Free Movies List ] and other can be ordered by paying small amount of money
- Triple Play: Phone,Broadband and Television via a single wire. pretty neat
What’s Awful?
- Unreliable: as everything is via a single wire, if your phone goes down. your broadband and TV won’t function.
- Requirement of Broadband connection: Suppose one day you no longer need your broadband, so you decide to part with it. then you also have to bit farewell it your IPTV connection.
Conclusion:
The service itself is very new and falls under emerging category. still its worth trying if you have a Broadband connection.
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Interesting information Gary! However, its Aksh Optifibre rather than Opticfibre
Was wondering if you also have something to share about the Indian Broadcast Industry..as in what is your take on it?
cheers!
Liz
Thanks for feedback Liz, error has been corrected.
I don't have a expert view on Indian Broadcast Industry, as i am just another user.
But i feel there is lack of standardization & interoperability. like take the example of multi crore DTH industry.
We can't use our STBs among different providers as some are using MPEG-2 and some on MPEG-4.the picture quality is not good on Big screen LCD tvs that are seen on most modern homes these days.
Also there is a complete lack of True HD(1080p) content. As unless TV Studios started producing their content in HD(which means increased costs) even broadcasters can't do anything about it.
Even if the consumer wants it & willing to pay a premium price. the content providers are not ready yet
Hi can u suggest me the bsnl type IV modem setting for proper configuration of iptv and broadband connection both.
Lokesh
Sh. Gaurish Ji Sharma
I want to know about this latest facilities. can you provide me a broshaure of this cable tv connection with broadband.
I have a broadband connection [home plan 125 ]. residing at mansarovar, jaipur
Thanks
Ashutosh Goyal
ewaiashu@yahoo.com; ewaiashu@gmail.com
Hello Ashutosh,
For brochure & other information. please contact bsnl:1500 or you also get in touch with aksh@ 0141-3015577.
If you are looking for channel list, it can found here channel list and Tariff
If you decide to install this service. Do share your installation experience with other readers!
dear gaurish…
pls provide some more information on IPTV?? is it successful in jaipur…..tell me about its video and audio quality ????
is the BSNL providing good customer services??
How much is the charges???
thanks!
Video and Audio Quality are good but customer service sucks!
The customer service of BSNL really sucks! its been over a month since I subscribed IPTV from Aksh in Agra and they even installed the STB, but the connection does not work.
The technicians they send every other day to fix the connection just doodle around with my modem settings and then ask for support from their boss on phone. Nothing happens!
If I didn’t also have tata sky, I would’ve been totally cut off from the world as they messed up my modem config and user id and now, I can’t even use my broadband connection to browse the internet.
Hi.
Can u please provide us the router settings required to be set up for the IPTV connection. I had to reset the router as it had started having some problems. And now I can’t access the IPTV.
Please give us the settings.
Thanks in advance.
Hi,
unfortunately, I no longer superscribe to IPTV, can’t provide the requested information. so you have to call aksh guys, to configure the settings again.
Also, it would be good if you could share the settings here. It would help other users like you.
Try this:
In your router ( modem ) add a WAN connection with following settings:
VPI=0
VCI=100
UBR
Bridge
LLC-SNAP
then , do next — > next –> until you finish. ( do not edit any other option )
Restart your modem.
See if this works.
It works here in Lucknow.
I am customer of Aksh Optifiber Jaipur IPTV. My landline number is 0141-2720559.
I got my IPTV disconnected on July 03 2009. Matter has already been brought to Cable -BSNL and Aksh Optifibre Jaipur IPTV Service on July 03 2009. Somebody please advise me how to get the refund of security deposit of Rs 999/-.
Setup box has been collected today on July 21 2009.
Thanks,
Naresh Tak
Edited By Admin: Reason: Personnel details removed
@naresh
Try Sending Aksh a letter by registered post and ask them to reply to it within 7 days. the things is you have to keep records, because verbal communications can’t be proved
Thanks Gaurish,
Please provide me contact details so that I can contact them to refund money.
Please provide me contact details and Email IDs of the persons who are handling IP TV operation in Jaipur.
that would be very helpful for me.
Thanks a lot!!!
Naresh Tak
I am not aware of exact person handling your IPTV. However, everything is controlled by AKSH. bsnl only does billing and allows AKSH to use their network and subscribers base. so its pretty much a AKSH provided service, your security deposit is also with aksh only. but these private types don’t easily release money.
Try the Following,
AKSH BROAD BAND LTD .
M-18 FLATTED SOFTWARE COMP EPIP
SITAPURA INDSTRIAL AREA SITAPURA INDL. AREA
Jaipur
Ph: 2771177
Also, send a copy of the letter to General Manager for Broadband in BSNL
Hope your problem is solved