BSNL partners with leading IPTV provider Skypro

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s leading state-owned telecommunications company, has announced a strategic partnership with Skypro, an innovative IPTV service provider. This collaboration aims to bring a next-generation television and internet experience to BSNL consumers across India.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Skypro as it supports the telecom company in transitioning from a vanilla internet service provider to a comprehensive digital services company – delivering advanced internet-enabled entertainment solutions to millions of households across India. Through the partnership, BSNL customers will gain access to Skypro’s cutting-edge IPTV services through the Skypro TV app in their smart TV – offering an extensive range of 500+ HD/SD/Live Channels, 20+ OTT and various other Value Added Services , interactive features, and no set-top required — all powered by BSNL’s reliable broadband network.

Commenting on the announcement, Sh Ajay Kumar Karaha, BSNL CGM Punjab Circle said – “On November 28th, CMD, Shri Robert Ravi ji launched our new Internet TV (IFTV) service, powered by Skypro’s state of art IPTV platform. This service offers FTTH customers access to popular channels like Colors, Star, Zee, and sports channels like Star Sports, with no need for separate bandwidth and set top box. After thorough testing, we’re ready to roll out in Chandigarh, starting with 8,000 customers. We also plan to expand internationally, providing BSNL users with easy access to this exciting new feature.”

Established in 2019, Skypro is transforming the home entertainment industry by seamlessly blending advanced intranet-based television services with an extensive and diverse content library. Skypro offers uninterrupted viewing without the hassle of traditional set-top boxes or cables. With Skypro, customers can access their favorite TV channels and programs anytime.

Dr. Pawanpreet Dhaliwal, Chief Technology Officer, Skypro said “- This partnership with BSNL is a proud moment for Skypro as we continue our mission to revolutionize entertainment in India. We are starting from Punjab Circle and the service will extend to other circles soon. Our focus has always been on delivering innovative solutions that transform the way people consume content. By joining forces with BSNL, we are combining reliable connectivity with cutting-edge entertainment to make world-class viewing experiences accessible to every home”, he further adds.

BSNL has the highest rural broadband penetration in India. Skypro will offer 500+ Live TV Channels along with 20+ OTT Applications to all BSNL FTTH Subscribers. This service will be completely free of cost to the subscriber. The subscriber need not install any Set Top Box to access the service and it can be accessed at their Smart TVs directly. 

“We are excited to partner with BSNL to bring Indians a truly modern and immersive entertainment experience, ” said Nitin Sood, Business Head, Skypro. “At Skypro we have been working towards building solutions that bring the quality of the theatre screen in the comfort of your living rooms. This partnership represents a major milestone for us, enabling Skypro to expand its reach and deliver cutting-edge entertainment solutions to a wider audience. By combining our expertise with BSNL’s extensive network, we are setting a new benchmark for home entertainment in India.”

Skypro’s state of art technology offers lowest latency, multi CDN, low bandwidth, low channel zapp time and crystal clear viewing experience for the customer.

“By joining forces with BSNL, Skypro is stepping into a new era of entertainment,” said Ranjit Singh Sandhu, President Emeritus, Skypro. “This collaboration is a huge leap towards our vision of making premium content accessible to all, combining BSNL’s reliable network with Skypro’s innovative technology to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience that connects and engages audiences across India.“

To date, Skypro has partnered with over 100+ ISPs across the country, expanding their reach and ensuring high-quality services for users nationwide. Additionally, they are also planning the launch of Oneplay – an online cloud gaming platform.  With Oneplay, consumers will be able to stream their favorite games anytime, anywhere, on any device especially on TVs without the need of high end gaming consoles with your progress securely saved in the cloud for seamless gaming experiences. This service will enable rural India access to high end games at a fraction of cost.