Airtel Digital TV has launched the first 4K-Ultra HD (UDH) channel in India. Airtel also announced that, they will showcase the world TV premiere of Salman Khan starrer blockbuster Bajrangi Bhajan on the newly launched channel on coming Sunday, October 11, 2015. Airtel’s 4K UHD channel is available free of cost to users of Samsung Smart Direct TV for a limited period of time. Airtel also showcase programs like Overhalin (from Discovery) and blockbuster movies like Singh is King, Kick, Jai Ho etc. on the channel over the coming days.
The Airtel’s 4K UHD channel provides best picture quality which is 4 times superior to regular HD channels and will provide theatre like experience in the comfort of their home. The channel number is 400/158 on Airtel DTH while the Bajrangi Bhaijan is the first movie to premiere on Airtel’s 4K UHD channel. Available exclusively to users of the Samsung Smart Direct TV, the movie from Star Gold 4K will premiere at 12:30 pm on Sunday.
The Samsung Smart Direct TV is an integrated digital TV pioneered and launched by Airtel Digital TV in partnership with leading TV manufacturer Samsung. It is among the many innovations by Airtel and is a technology platform that has miniaturized the set-top-box into a small smart card that fits inside the television set at the back panel. The elegant solution offers a smart TV viewing experience with minimal signal loss and maximum audio & video clarity while also ensuring maximum power savings. An industry first, it uses minimal wiring and a single remote solution powered by an intuitive user guide enabling built-in Smart Card that allows customers to enjoy TV viewing without an external set top box. The newly launched Samsung J-Series Smart Direct TV comes with additional features such as in-built Wi-Fi, Skype calling, Smart Apps etc.