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Excitel, India’s prominent home internet startup, has unveiled the ‘Southern OTT Pack,’ catering to entertainment enthusiasts in key southern cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Guntur, Vijayawada, etc.
Priced at just INR 599/month for a 12-month subscription, the plan offers speeds up to 400 Mbps, access to 17 premium OTT platforms, and a diverse selection of 300+ Live TV channels, including Aha, SunNXT, RAJ Digital TV, ETV, NammaFlix in collaboration with OTTplay.
This innovative plan marks India’s first internet offering with content specifically curated for major southern cities and languages. Varun Pasricha, COO of Excitel, expressed excitement about ending the era of restrictive DTH subscriptions and costly add-ons, emphasizing the affordability and quality of the new OTT Pack.
The Southern OTT Pack integrates over 17 OTT platforms into the seamless OTTplay app, providing users with a hassle-free experience and access to a library of over 50,000+ titles and shows with a single sign-on. OTTplay’s AI technology enhances user experience through personalized, cross-platform content recommendations based on preferences and viewing history.
Excitel and OTTplay Premium have joined forces with the shared vision of revolutionizing home entertainment. Avinash Mudaliar, CEO and Co-founder of OTTplay sees this partnership as a significant moment for Indian entertainment, creating a personalized content universe.
Excitel also hinted at an upcoming initiative to introduce a comprehensive North Plan, expanding its services to include regional Northern Apps, further demonstrating its commitment to delivering diverse and region-specific content to subscribers nationwide.
Excitel, recognized by Ookla as the fastest and best-rated broadband network in India, continues to lead the adoption of fiber broadband since its inception in September 2015. OTTplay, India’s first smart reviews, ratings & AI-driven recommendation engine, offers a bundled subscription featuring popular OTT platforms, making content discovery convenient for viewers.
