Sony Hits Back At Tata Sky Over Removal Of Channels

Hitting back at direct to home (DTH) operator Tata Sky, broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has condemned the removal of its channels by the DTH operator. Tata Sky removed 27 channels of SPNI and TV Today Network from 1 October. Sony is the official distributor TV Today Network channels. The removal of channels was preceded by a disconnection notice issued by Tata Sky against SPNI and TV Today Network on 16 September. The DTH operator’s notice was in response to the one issued by SPNI and TV Today Network. Both the disconnection notices were issued due to non-renewal of agreement. Sony has alleged that Tata Sky has unilaterally dropped the channels even though the rates of the channels have remained unchanged.“ It is unfortunate that Tata Sky has unilaterally chosen to drop 22 SPN channels from its subscription, even though SPN has not increased the rates of its channels,” the broadcaster said in a statement. “By unilaterally dropping the channels, Tata Sky is depriving its viewers of the opportunity to watch world-class entertainment and live sporting action. Tata Sky is not acting in consumer interest. Tata Sky has claimed that the negotiations with Sony broke down since the demand by the broadcaster would have forced it to hike the price of its pack. “Tata Sky has dropped 27 channels and services from its platform from 01-Oct-2018 (00:00 hours). Commercial negotiations with broadcasters broke down because what they were seeking would have forced us to hike our prices. Hence, we have had to drop a few channels while keeping the popular ones on. ” the DTH operator has stated.

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