BSNL partners Skypro, PlayboxTV to launch IFTV service with OTTs nationwide

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Tuesday launched its IFTV service nationwide in partnership with Skypro and PlayboxTV.

The service will offer over 550 live TV channels and access to 18 premium over-the-top (OTT) streaming services, according to a joint statement.

“With over 4 million FTTH customers across diverse terrains of India, from urban to rural areas, BSNL now enables all its customers to access premium TV and OTT apps at no additional cost,” the companies said. “To celebrate the launch, BSNL broadband customers will receive free access to 550-plus live TV channels and 18 premium OTT platforms.”

For BSNL IFTV, Skypro is providing live TV content, while PlayboxTV is enabling OTT service through an application across mobile and television.

The companies signed a pact in the presence of union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, BSNL CMD Robert Ravi, and telecom secretary Neeraj Mittal, among others, as per the statement.

HK. Makkar CGM BSNL, Maharashtra said, “At BSNL, we are committed to providing our customers with innovative and affordable solutions. This collaboration with Skypro and PlayboxTV to launch IFTV is a game changer for our customers, particularly in rural India.”

Pawanpreet Dhaliwal, Director Skypro, said, “IFTV is a testament to our ability to deliver cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring a seamless and reliable entertainment experience for millions of users across the length and breadth of the country.”

“This partnership with BSNL and Skypro represents a giant leap forward in making premium digital entertainment accessible to every Indian household. By integrating live TV and OTT content under one platform, we are delivering an unmatched entertainment experience that aligns with India’s digital transformation goals,” said Aamir Mulani, Founder of PlayboxTV.