Through icontrol, Aksh is aiming to convert the idiot box into a utility box and establish a two-way communication between the TV viewer and his television.
Aksh Optifibre, in association with MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited), has launched the icontrol service in Delhi and Mumbai. This service allows viewers to control the content on TV as per their choice. The 'i' in icontrol stands for the interactivity factor prevalent in IPTV (Internet Protocol Television).
Through icontrol, Aksh is aiming to convert the idiot box into a utility box and establish a two-way communication between the TV viewer and his television. This means that the viewer is delivered only those programs that he/she requests.
The service provides subscribers with over a hundred channels. Along with that, the Time Shift TV option allows TV viewing as per the subscriber's convenience. For instance, they can review the past 7 days telecast. Viewers will also be able to replay Live TV Channels enabling them to watch, say, a cricket match again. For Video on Demand, the service offers over two hundred movies with options like rewind, fast-forward, and pause.
Additionally, there's an A-Tube-Video Classified pages feature that offers viewers solutions to their day-to-day requirements from lifestyle, travel, restaurants, schools, beauty parlors, to even finding a plumber.
Speaking about icontrol, Dr Choudhari, managing director of Aksh Optifibre said, "The launch of icontrol comes at a time when subscribers neither have the time nor the patience to wait and wish for service delivery. Through icontrol, the company aims to clear all misconceptions that for viewing IPTV, PC is necessary.
The icontrol service in Mumbai is priced at Rs 100 per month through MTNL. And for kick-starting the service, the company is providing users with a free set-up box against a refundable security deposit of Rs 999.
We just recently brot this icontrol after reading all its +ve points, but very sorry to say, we r having a veryyy bad experience with it. the reception is veryyyyyyyyyyy poor and these people do not provide quick service. its being 8 days we have not watched a single program on icontrol. when we call them they say the engineers r not available to fix the problem!!. we are now in the process of stopping der service and getting our refund. so if anyone wants to go for it be ready to undergo mental stress as we are going thru right now.
Hi i had ordered icontrol and someone came to connect the wirings and all. the problem is that for the past 1 month i am trying to contact someone but cant as you people dont have a number by which a non landline customer could seek support. Can i please get some assistance on this or else i am gonna whipp off the wirings made at my place.
I had handd over a check for Rs.999/-to the representative and I am now told that technically it is not fesible in my area. Then why they are collecting the depost amount? I do not know when they wiil return the deposit money. Only in India such thing happens. I feel MTNL should also look into workinh of Aksh their partners.
Aksh Optifibre do not want to do business is what i feel, we have booked IPTV connection in the month of Nov 08, but there is no response from Aksh side now. Even there is no customer service provided by them bcoz when you try the landline you can only hear the pre recorded message & then the phone gets blank, I feel IPTV from aksh is an flop show
Hi! I got IPTV connection thourgh my telephone connection 26853293 which was provided on 19th July 08 but it did not work properly becuase the programmes were coming with interruptions. I got it disconnected but have not got my security deposit of Rs.1000/- so far.
I got ICONTROL IPTV on 1/10/08. After initial hickups, it worked almost 80% well for some time, but I have one very basic problem which is not yet resolved by Aksh till date. Every time I watch TV for about 5-10 mins, ADSL light goes off and TV is interrupted and it takes 10 mins to get it back. Then it gets repeated very often and TV watching this way is absolutely impossible.
I have connected the telephone line directly to the MTNL splitter, having no parallel telephone connections before the splitter, as advised by your servicemen, but the problem continues.
Many a times, channels like BBC Entertainmant DO NOT HAVE PROPER SYNCHRONIZATION OF PICTURE AND SOUND, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO WATCH. This is very good channel and please make it work properly.
sir/maaam
i made a request for ur connection approx two months back but still hanging out without it i ve no running connection and ur callcenter people ve disappointed me a lot my booking no was 45500057
mtnl gave me ob no 6486 please tell what is the result
i have a iptv connection through aksh 15 days ago, only i want to know -- which quality/brand of 5 mtr white grey colour wire is used to connect mtnl modem with set top box/tv ?
I have applied for 27th June 2008 but still not put in operation only connection a wire and a one modem put on my home and not connect a set top box. I hereby 2 or 3 days are not connect my IPTV set top box. I cancel them.
Sir,
My MTNL phone number is 27464704. Through MTNL call centre I have been booked to get theAKSH connection on 15th June 2008. It is verymuch unfortinate to note here that, even today, i have not been provided the IPTV connection.
,Mumbai (Maharashtra State),India, on Jul 25, 2008 06:08 PM
In MUMBAI THE CAPITAL OF MAHARASHTRA ,All the Marathi Channels such as Zee Marathi , ETV Marathi, Mi Marahi, D.D.Sahyadri etc. are viewed by majority of population , we are also could not be exception to this. We don't understand why the D.D.Sahyadri a Free on air Channel is not provided by you in Mumbai. We anticipate a positive responce from you and would like to avail your services at the soon. Please reply.
I think I have given you the toll free no in reply, where you can get the details about IPTV. ITS TOLL FREE NO, Please do not hesitate to dial the no its not chargeable its free for you to talk on the perticullar no. the no is 18003450111.
Hope you have got the answer.
Dear All,
IPTV is your intelligent window to the new exciting world of entertainment.
IPTV customers would be able to receive the next generation integrated technology, converging information, communication and entertainment on a single network. IPTV brings to you more choices and greater control over how and when you want to view your favorites programmes. IOL IPTV also brings to you approximately.....170 above exclusive national and international channels that will entertain you like never before. Large and ever-increasing library of Hollywood Movies- Bollywood Movies -Regional Movies and much more ?..................!
Professional quality service and customer care. Digital Picture Quality and Superior Sound Effects , Video On Demand and Music on Demand service available with the click of a button , Personalized control of your television , Time Shift , Access to a gallery of International Channels, along with the exclusive IOL channels with all choice Infotainment, Adventure - Sports , Movies , Music and a Specific Mumbai City Centric News Channel- ITN NEWS, as Voice of Mumbai .
IOL IPTV offers superior interactively, high-resolution broadcast quality picture, while enabling various value added services at-the-click-of-a-button.
So No wonder IOL IPTV provides you greater value for your money.Really its trustworthy IPTV service . All MTNL and BSNL customer can apply for IOL-IPTV connectivity by simply dialing Toll Free no - 126000 from your MTNL & BSNL Landline.......... and enjoy Global Next Generation Network reception quality services.
What's so free about the offer of your set-top box, when you demand Rs.999.00 as deposit?
The average household settles permanently for a provider and any security deposit demanded is as good as payment!
If you decide to drop your demand for such a deposit, I shall be interested in subscribing.
it is only a refundable security deposit.much better than 3000 for a DTH connection.Plus monthly cost is also just 100.if u get fed up,just throw away their set top box at them and get ur refund.whats the big deal.The choice remains in your hands
Hi,
I would like to inform you all that there is not only one company with MTNL who provides the IPTV service. Pls look for option, compare the service, no of channels, content, VAS.
I have done some personal survey of my own by calling up both service providers call centres & tried of experience it. First i have called the MTNL IOL IPTV call centre no 12600 from my MTNL land line, it was short non Q IVR in 14th second i was connected with executive whose voice was soft & clear to understand.
The information which i have got from IOL is:
Refundable Security Deposit------ None
Installation Charges------------------999/=
STB Rental-----------------------------100/=
Channels Rental-----------------------199/= ( as of now about providing 160+ Channels + VoD + MoD)
No of Channels----------- 160+
VOD------------------------- Rs 20 / 25 / 40 ( Per movie) More than 500 Movies with 9 Different languages ( Hindi / English / Marathi / Gujrati / Kannada / Telugu / Malyalam / Tamil / Punjabi)
MOD------------------------ Rs 1 Hindi / Free English / 20 Concert This facility is not available with Aksh.Whereas IOL More Than 555 Songs ( Hindi + English )
Pls compare if AKSH IPTV provides 100 chennals in 100 Rs then the compare with IOL 199 Rs with 160+ in which 10 IOL inhouse channles which no one can provide.
So be smart, don't just see the amount how much you are paying, see what you have been offered & what you requre.
BEST OF LUCK.....
Hi my dear friend,
You done very well. It's very usefull to everyone and I also tried on MTNL-IOL IPTV's Call center no. 126000 its very fast & satisfactory service then Aksh. & Also you have been mentioned a price comparision, that all very usefull for new subscriber of IPTV. Thankssssssssss.
hi , as it seems to be that u have done good job of comparision b/w IOL & AKSH , 126000 is convienent & easy way to get feedback for our orders and for other details too. I will go down for IOL IPTV as their is loads of MOD, VOD and many more features
I would like to know the time frame of getting the service/connection after I register with you. I need cable service in max.15 days.
What are other formalities to get connected. Pl. respond immediately & contact me on my Mobile No. 9987024405 or give me contact no. of your agency in Goregaon Area immediately.
3 weeks is what MTNL assures.Assuming u have an exisiting broadband connection.else u will first have to get a broadband connection.call on 1500 from ur residence landline and get a docket number from the MTNL person.Thats it...simple
I am interested in your service. But a security deposit of Rs.999 is an indirect way of charging cost of set top box. Even DTH players are supplying the set top box free. This will encourage the customers on other services to have your system as additional. Presently most of the customers are already having some service and to attract them you must make the set rop box free.