History
Is a joint venture between the Tata Sons, that owns 80% and STAR India that owns a 20% stake. Tata Sky was incorporated in 2004 but was launched only in 2006. It currently offers close to 245 channels (as of May 2013); this count includes some numbers of HD channels offered by Tata Sky (as Tata Sky-HD) and interactive services also.
In March 2010, Sun Microsystems partnered with Tata Sky to provide IT Infrastructure solutions and support for the launch of the company's direct-to-home (DTH) television.
The company uses the Sky brand owned by British Sky Broadcasting.
In October 2008, Tata Sky announced launching of DVR service Tata Sky+ which allowed 90 hours of recording in a MPEG-4 compatible Set Top Box. The remote is provided with playback control keys and is being sold with special offers for existing suscribers. After 2011, TATA Sky+ started selling only HD Version of TATA Sky+ know as TATA Sky+ HD.
In 2008, Singapore-based Temasek Holdings picked up 10% stake in Tata Sky from the Tata Group. This has diluted Tata's stake in the venture to 70%.
STAR’s parent company, News Corporation, owns an International group of DTH businesses that include Sky Italia in Italy and Foxtel in Australia.
Tata Sky is a basic set-top-box offering picture and sound along with interactive services.
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