Tata Sky allows a maximum of three Multi TV connections from one primary connection and the HD Set-Top Box now costs Rs 1,199 for Multi TV users
Tata Sky has a unique Multi TV policy in place under the customers are paying Rs 153 NCF charges even for the secondary connection. Tata Sky allows users to take a maximum of four connections, including the primary connection and three secondary connections. However, the DTH operator is charging separately for all the Set-Top Boxes consumers are getting.
For example, to get a secondary connection, Tata Sky users are supposed to get a new Set-Top Box and it’s the case with all other DTH operators as well. That said, the company is providing a discount for the secondary Set-Top Box consumers choose. Tata Sky HD Set-Top Box for Multi TV users is available at Rs 1,199, whereas the SD Set-Top Box can be availed for Rs 1,800. Previously, Tata Sky used to charge the same amount as the new Set-Top Box priced, but the company is providing Rs 300 discount on the HD Set-Top Box.
Tata Sky HD Set-Top Box Available at Discounted Rate for Multi TV Users
As mentioned above, Tata Sky allows a maximum of three Multi TV connections from one primary connection. The primary connection HD Set-Top Box price will be Rs 1,499, whereas the 2nd, 3rd and 4th connection HD Set-Top Box price will be reduced to Rs 1,199. It could be a limited period offer being run by the company to lure more subscribers on board.
Also, it’s surprising that the standard SD Set-Top Box users can get a secondary SD STB for Rs 1,800, considering the price of original Tata Sky SD Set-Top Box price is Rs 1,399 currently. Maybe the company is pushing users to choose an HD connection only. The difference between HD and SD Set-Top Box prices is just Rs 100, after the recent price cut made by the company.
Overall, if a customer chooses all the three Multi TV connections, then the HD Set-Top Box charges will reach Rs 3,597, excluding the primary HD Set-Top Box that’s available for Rs 1,499.
Other DTH operators are charging standard Set-Top Box rates for Multi TV users, so it’s a good move from the company. Notably, Tata Sky +HD Set-Top Box can be availed for Rs 8,900.
Tata Sky Multi TV Policy Detailed
Back in June this year, Tata Sky got rid of its Multi TV policy and it’s now called ‘Tata Sky Room TV‘ service. Under the Room TV service, Tata Sky is finally allowing users to choose different channels on secondary connections. Before the Room TV service, the DTH operator just allowed users to mirror the channels which are selected for the primary connection on secondary connections, but it’s now entirely different. With this move, Tata Sky has placed itself against other DTH operators who are providing separate channel packs for Multi TV users for a long time.
Additionally, customers are required to pay Rs 153 Network Capacity Fee (NCF) for every secondary connection they have. For example, if you have two secondary connections active, then the full NCF charges of Rs 153 are applicable for the two connections and the primary connection. But on the brighter side, Tata Sky is at least allowing users to choose the channels they watch on secondary connections.
