Topic started by Sangeetha (@ bluebird.state.mo.us) on Sun Jan 10 14:47:27 EST 1999.
All times in EST +10:30 for IST.
Forwarded Message from SUN WORLD TV:
1st JAN 1999.
NAMASKARAM!!!
We are happy to inform you that we are making all arrangements to launch the channel as soon as the formalities are all tied up.
As they say 'The best things in life are worth waiting for'. So wait and watch out for SUNWORLDTV, The test signals are underway, We will be on air soon.
A lot of you have requested that we use the platforms used by Zee and Sony as you have these connection already or plan to take these connections.
Much as we understand your problems with regards to having to purchase an extra satellite dish, which would, not only mean extra costs but also extra space. We must inform you that the DirectTV network and Dish Network are not enthusiastic about starting another Indian channel.
They do not believe that the South Indian community is large enough to take up that kind of programming. They are reluctantly committing approximately 4 hours of programs for all the four languages, which is not sufficient at all.
Our plan is to start as a 24-hour channel for the four languages together first and then slowly move to having 24 hour programming for each language. To do this we need to get on a platform, which is open to such expansions.
The Japanese channel comes on a platform which does not have too many channels but the Japanese people in the USA have supported the platform and proved that what is important is not the platform but the program that they want to see.
We hope that the South Indians in the USA and Canada will also take the Japanese approach and look at the program and not the platform. We are in the process of striking a deal with 'Telstar' and we are also negotiating a good deal with the satellite dish agents to give us a good deal on the dish or absorb a part of the dish cost. With regards to the subscription fee we are looking at a upper point of US$ 19.99 per month.
We hope to keep updating you very regularly as we make progress on various activities.
Please do pass on information to all your friends who may be interested in subscribing to this channel as well.
Thank you once again for all your enthusiasm
Wishing all of you a Very Happy & Prosperous 1999
SUNWORLDTV
Come Home To India
info@sunworldtv.com
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- From: satish (@ 93-50.dialup.ccms.net)
on: Wed Oct 27 15:37:19 EDT 1999
does any one know what is the situation with sun tv?They are supposed be on dish net work in october. also what is the situation with ATN?
- From: venkat (@ 129.252.26.37)
on: Thu Oct 28 10:12:08 EDT 1999
Guys, i gave up on calling those cheats. I filed a dispute with my credit card company (AT&T). I got my money back yesterday for the dish. However, I haven't got my money back for the subscription charges. You can also try your luck with your credit card company.
- From: chanmundeswari (@ gil-r1-p244.cybertrails.com)
on: Fri Oct 29 08:46:34 EDT 1999
I filed a dispute and i still get monthly charges on my credit card. IF the darn company is transferred to ATN, why can't they do something?
I haven't seen anything even once :-(
- From: RAJAG (@ daecfp01.sprint.com)
on: Fri Oct 29 10:32:06 EDT 1999
And now, SUN TV has sent me an e-mail asking me to repond in a survey which platform I prefer, Dish Ntwk. or Direct TV?
Guys,
I am still saying this. ATN sucks and there is no hope for us. BUT LET US NOT FORGET, SUN TV LED US TO ATN SO WE/THEY CANNOT SUDDENLY ACT AS IF THEY HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY.
- From: Babu (@ proxy2.fm.intel.com)
on: Fri Oct 29 18:25:57 EDT 1999
Folks:
Excuse the ignorance of newcomers, such as myself,
but could someone give us a gist of the
falling apart of Sun & ATN. Is it a case of Sun
blaming ATN and vice-versa or is one of the 2
really responsible for this fiasco?
In terms of Sun's plans for DISH, I think it is
the right choice. This is something they should
have considered in the first place. ATN has had
a history of problems, bankruptcy etc.
Now all of this seems to be specualation, because
there is no real evidence that Sun will be on
either Dish or DirecTV.
- From: Jana (@ pppa42-resalecolumbus1-2r1168.saturn.bbn.com)
on: Sat Oct 30 13:01:12 EDT 1999
Guys:
SUN TV announced that it will start its services on the Directo To Home (DTH) Platforms. Also, their email conveys that they are also going to do the upgrade for the existing custoemr at free of cost with some special packages. Here is the mail.
===START===
First of all we would like to thank all our patrons for all the support and
encouragement
in the past couple of months. We would also like to thank you for the patience
and feedback. All your comments and suggestions are very useful and important
to us and we take them very seriously.
There has been a whirlwind of activities in the background as we strived to
achieve
this transition. One of the most asked questions was 'When are we going to go
on air?'. Well, that was a tough question to answer because it all depended on
all the tests that were being conducted in order to have a foolproof channel.
But your wait will soon be over. We will be making a major announcement within
the next 7 to 10 days about when we will be going on air. Please look forward
to that announcement.
As a pre-announcement note, we would like to let you know that we have gained
considerable ground in our movement from one platform to another. There has been
tremendous support from a lot of you people during this transition. We ask you
to bear with us for a few more days and promise that all your wait will be
definitely
fruitful.
For Existing Customers: SunworldTV will be starting service on a popular Direct
To Home (DTH) platform and arrangements are being made to replace the hardware
of the existing customers who wish to convert to the new platform. This will
be done free of charge for you. We will soon announce what special package will
be offered to the existing customers. But be assured you will definitely be
happy
with what we will offer you. You will have a choice to subscribe any package
the Direct To Home (DTH) platform offers. You will have access to regular
English
programming and other Asian channels as well.
For New Customers: Please look forward to enjoy the best in entertainment from
your home. You will be glad to know that the DTH platform we will choose will
satisfy your entertainment craving far more than your expectations. The hardware
costs nowadays are almost negligible with various choices and selections. So
get ready to enjoy the best programs from The Sun Network.
===END===
- From: venkat (@ 129.252.26.37)
on: Wed Nov 3 13:53:51 EST 1999
Chamundeswari and others,
I filed dispute with the credit card company for the monthly charge. I got my 34$ back. I asked my credit card company not to credit my money to ATN/sunworld tv anytime. May be you can also file dispute and get the money. I want to thank chamun.. for giving me the idea to file the dispute
Venkat
- From: Chamundeswari (@ gil-r1-p236.cybertrails.com)
on: Tue Nov 9 15:01:10 EST 1999
Venkat,
You are welcome. ```````````````````````````````````````````````
- From: Akila (@ bhuser.rossroy.com)
on: Tue Nov 23 14:47:50 EST 1999
Guys,
I kept calling ATN. But I think, ATN does not follow any business ethics and I haven't received any response from them. Can any one tell me what is the procedure for getting a credit for my payment through my credit card company. Has anyone been successful in this process?
Chaumndeshwari, Is there a response for your dispute filed?
Akila
- From: Chamudneswari (@ 162.42.203.241)
on: Wed Nov 24 08:06:04 EST 1999
Hey Akila,
Yes my credit card has credited me all the payments so far. But, suntv keeps charging me the monthly service rates. The credit card company said that it will take 4-6 mos for them to stop charging on my card until their bank (SuNTV) catches on to this. But, yes just call your credit card and say you wanna file a dispute for the X amt from the darn company.
Good luck!!!
- From: satish (@ 93-98.dialup.ccms.net)
on: Wed Nov 24 21:22:22 EST 1999
does any one know the situation with sun tv? they were supposed to be on dish network some time in october.now it is almost end of nov and still there is no news.
- From: Rajaram (@ dialup-209.244.86.252.washington2.level3.net)
on: Mon Jan 17 20:16:51 EST 2000
Hi everybody,
I am new to this thread.. but I could pretty
much catch up with whats going on. Sadly enough,
I am also one of those victims affected because
of the sunworldtv fiasco! I got this email from
sun tv network yesterday. Thought I should share
this with you guys...
-----------------
Hi,
Thank you for bringing this to our notice,
The Sun Network / Sun tv Network has no link or relation to Sun World Tv .
The activities of Sun World Tv are as much a mystery to us as it is to the people in USA.
There has been a confusion of the ownership of Sun World Tv and People are on the impression that we own Sun World Tv.
We have received quite a number of Querries and complaints regarding this.
Thanking You.
Regards
Manoj Majhi
ps: i would appreciate it if you could forward this to as many friends of yours as possible...
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Does this make sense to any of you guys??
thanks,
-rajaram
- From: Rajaram (@ dialup-209.244.208.215.washington2.level3.net)
on: Wed Jan 19 22:50:00 EST 2000
Guys,
I am not sure if anyone is still active
on this thread. But, the confusion about
sunworldtv/suntv has been resolved. Please
see the follow up email I got yesterday :
------------------
To :- Mr. Sharad Kumar / Sun Network
From :- Dr. J. Murali Manohar / CTV Ent. on behalf of SunworldTV.
DTD:- 19th Jan 2000.
Dear Sharad,
You are aware of the contract SunTV has with Sunworld Television to
launch Sun Network programmes in USA. It is totally irresponsible for
Mr. Manoj Majhi of Sunnetwork to send such replies to angered customers
of Sunworld Television.
Please take necessary action to stop those kind of irresponsible
E-mails.
Best Regards
Dr. J. Murali Manohar
CC: Mr. CHETAN UTTARKAR/ SUNWORLD TELEVISION
----------------------
Hope this clarifies the confusion about
sunworld TV!
- From: Tony (@ slip-32-101-153-247.ne.us.prserv.net)
on: Sat Mar 11 12:20:02 EST 2000
Hello,
I would like to see Sun TV. But who is real.
Sun Network? or Sun World TV? Anybody knows
their contact numbers or email address.
The past messages indicate they will be in
Dish Network. kbs-tv.com says they will be
in Directv. Could someone please clarify...
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