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Tata Sky Reduces Discount On Set Top Box, Pack Combo For New Users; Pack Prices Unchanged
Swarajya Staff
Aug 13, 2019, 01:00 PM | Updated 01:00 PM IST
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New Tata Sky customers would have to shell out more (as much as 44 per cent) if they wish to subscribe for long-duration packs as Tata Sky has reduced the quantum of box + pack discounts for new subscribers, Dream DTH has reported.
The pack prices though would remain the same.
Here is a comparative list of long-duration packs with the old and new price for six to 12 month duration.
- Bengali Value Pack - Hiked from Rs 2,649 and Rs 2,199 to Rs 3,819 and Rs 2,499
- Odia Value Pack - Hiked from Rs 2,536 and Rs 2,099 to Rs 3,629 and Rs 2,396
- Gujarati Hindi Basic - Hiked from Rs 4,129 and Rs 2,599 to Rs 4,999 and Rs 3,249
- Gujarati Hindi Basic HD - Hiked from Rs 5,829 and Rs 3,499 to Rs 6,929, Rs 4,469
- Gujarati Lite - Hiked from Rs 3,591 and Rs 2,399 to Rs 4,539 and Rs 3,069
- Gujarati Lite HD - Hiked from Rs 4,703 and Rs 3,199 to Rs 5,889 and Rs 4.069
- Marathi Hindi Basic - Hiked from Rs 4172 and Rs 2599 to Rs 5,039 and Rs 3,269
- Marathi Hindi Basic HD - Hiked from Rs 6,112 and Rs 3,599 to Rs 6,939, Rs 4,469
- Hindi Basic - Hiked from Rs 4129 and Rs 2599 to Rs 4,999 and Rs 3,249
- Hindi Basic HD - Hiked from Rs 5829 and Rs 3599 to Rs 6,869 and Rs 4,429
- Hindi Lite - Hiked from 3,591 and Rs 2,399 to Rs 4,539 and Rs 3,069
- Hindi Lite HD - Hiked from Rs 4,703 and Rs 3,199 to Rs 5,889 and Rs 4,069
It was recently reported that Tata Sky had decided to extend instant benefits for its new long-term pack subscribers by crediting a cashback equivalent to one month’s subscription charges within 48 hours. It was earlier credited at the end of 12 months. Rs 6939 & Rs 4469.
Update: In response to the news story Tata Sky has clarified that like other operators it has merely reduced the quantum of discount provided on box + pack combo price.
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