Monday, March 7, 2011

THTV now replaced by CSN (former PrimeTV)

THTV a channel that nobody wanted to watch has been replaced by CSN (Carlton Sports Network) which is actually rebranded Prime TV. The former THTV slot has been renamed as "DTV Test", we are unable to confirm what DTV is testing on that slot, we hope it is something good. So with one empty channel slot remaining lets hope DTV either restarts negotiations with "Setanta Sports" and introduces the channel or adds a worthy new channel.

Please keep us updated regarding the latest on Dialog TV as the days progress.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Zee TV is back, Setanta deal off

After numerous complaints from subscribers Dialog TV has reintroduced Zee TV. Prime TV has been taken out & THTV has been moved into that slot. The channel "Ranaroo" or whatever was there in that slot we believe now has taken the slot previously occupied by "THTV" and is scrambled as it has always been.

On their Facebook page "Prime TV" have claimed that they are on Dialog TV, & if its correct either the former THTV slot would be taken up for Prime TV plus the new local sports network "CSN - Carlton Sports Network" which will be broadcasting on the same frequency FTA or another channel may be removed for "Prime TV - CSN".

Negotiations between Setanta & Dialog TV did not go that well and have broken off with any deal reached. Negotiations between PEO TV & Setanta are also underway, it will be a shame if LBN & PEO TV get Setanta Sports & "The Future Today" Dialog TV are unable to do so themselves.

As reported in our TV Radio Sri Lanka blog, RBNL the operators of Big CBS Prime are looking at introducing their channel to Sri Lanka and looking at what has happened so far, when they start negotiating with Dialog TV that will also breakdown. It's a shame because we are sure LBN will add it for sure. Being a small time operator LBN has been more proactive than the slumbering Dialog TV and has been consistently putting Dialog TV to shame.

Sadly lack of transponder space is playing against Dialog TV and since they made record profits at Dialog Axiata it's time for the big wigs to forget their bonuses and invest in some transponders, surely that would be cheaper that the bonuses.

One thing is that many die hard rugby fans who are within LBN coverage area are moving to LBN, if PEO TV gets "Setanta Sports" then many others would be switching too.

Please keep us updated on the latest on Dialog TV as the days progress.