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With more and more cable war rising its head in TamilNadu, it seems the SUN TV group has decided to concentrate more on DTH way of delivering the contents. We all know that SUN Direct DTH is slowly capturing the south indian DTH market. The latest TV Advertisement for SUN Direct DTH seems more attractive, offering more channels under new packages for very less money when compared to the competitors. Sun Direct has announced new packages and has splashed advertisements all over south India. The fees are Rs 1000 for installation and Rs 999 as subscription for a year.

This is for basic package and add on’s are as below. One can get recharge coupons of various denominations starting from Rs 100 from any Aircel dealer and use it for monthly and recurring fees and subscription or add on’s. Any add on or package will have be effective for atleast three months. The rates given below are monthly fees. Vijay TV is now in Basic package of Tamil and so are all other popular Tamil channels. What is missing is CNN-IBN and Times now which are free to air channels in our usual cable network. A call to their call centre revealed they may join soon. If these two are also in, then it seems this is a great deal.

SUN Direct DTH - New Packages Tariffs - More channels and Fee details

Madurai seems to be going Sun Direct a big way thanks to RCV’s Muscling of cable operators. The SCV set top box continues to be a better buy option in places where they are available. Among DTH buy options this looks the best buy as on date. For children an additional 55 rs per month [Pluto plua] will give them all their available channels. In local cable TV cartoon network is not available, while pogo, jetix and Disney are available along with Chutti in basic package.

SUN Direct DTH - New Packages Tariffs - More channels and Fee details - Tamil Advertisement

The Quality of DTH is far superior to local cable and for those who want Quality and options this is the one. Their customer care number is 044-3940 7575 for chennai and their dealer list is available by clicking HERE. From year two the monthly charge for basic will be 75 plus tax. But who knows by then competition might pull down rates. For people who wish to see quality picture and hear quality sound and for those who like the pay channels this is a good offer.The various options in Sun direct are as follows

Venus
Rate: Rs.60.00
Rate with Tax: Rs.67.20
For three months: Rs.201.60
Channels: HBO, Star Movies, Star World, National Geographic, Cartoon Network, CNN.

Venus Plus
Rate: Rs.115.00
Rate with Tax: Rs.128.80
For three months: Rs.386.40
Channels: HBO, Star Movies, Star World, Nation Geographic, Cartoon Network, CNN, History, POGO, Zee Studio, Zee Cafe, Ten Sports, Channel [V], Reality TV, Disney.

Mercury
Rate: Rs.35.00
Rate with Tax: Rs.39.20
For three months: Rs.117.60
Channels: HBO, Star Movies.

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Mercury Plus
Rate: Rs.40.00
Rate with Tax: Rs.44.80
For three months: Rs.134.40
Channels: HBO, Star Movies, National Geographic.

Neptune
Rate: Rs.60.00
Rate with Tax: Rs.67.20
For three months: Rs.201.60
Channels: Zee TV, Star Plus, Zee Cinema, Star Gold.

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Neptune Plus
Rate: Rs.115.00
Rate with Tax: Rs.128.80
For three months: Rs.386.40
Channels: Zee TV, Star Plus, Zee Cinema, Star Gold, Zee Action, Zee Classic, Zee Premier, Star One, Zoom, Zee Music, Channel [V].

Jupiter
Rate: Rs.140.00
Rate with Tax: Rs.156.80
For three months: Rs.470.40
Channels: HBO, Star Movies, Star World, CNN, National Geographic, Zee TV, Star Plus, Ten Sports, Cartoon Network, POGO, Zee Cinema, Channel [V].

Pluto
Rate: Rs.27.00
Rate with Tax: Rs.30.24
For three months: Rs.90.72
Channels: Cartoon Network, POGO.

Pluto Plus
Rate: Rs.55.00
Rate with Tax: Rs.61.60
For three months: Rs.184.80
Channels: Cartoon Network, POGO, Disney, Toon Disney, National Geographic.

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Telugu
Rate: Rs.30.00
Rate with Tax: Rs.33.60
For three months: Rs.100.80
Channels: ETV, ETV2, Maa TV, Raj Vissa, Zee Telugu.

Kannada
Rate: Rs.20.00
Rate with Tax: Rs.22.40
For three months: Rs.67.20
Channels: Zee Kannada, ETV Kannada.

Marathi
Rate: Rs.20.00
Rate with Tax: Rs.22.40
For three months: Rs.67.20
Channels: Zee Marathi, ETV Marathi

Tamil
Rate: Rs.10.00
Rate with Tax: Rs.11.20
For three months: Rs.33.60
Channels: Star Vijay, Raj TV

Sports
Rate: Rs.20.00
Rate with Tax: Rs.22.40
For three months: Rs.67.20
Channel: Ten Sports.

Rate: Rs.15.00
Rate with Tax: Rs.16.80
For three months: Rs.50.40
Channel: Zee Sports.

Rate: Rs.20.00
Rate with Tax: Rs.22.40
For three months: Rs.67.20
Channel: Set Max.