RailTel’s internet service arm, RailWire, has introduced the Freedom Plan, a home internet service bundled with Over-The-Top (OTT) content. “The Freedom Plan is a unique home internet offering that combines high-speed connectivity with access to premium entertainment,” RailTel announced this week.
Key Features of the Freedom Plan
The Freedom Plan includes:
– 30 Mbps high-speed internet.
– Access to Prasar Bharati’s OTT platform, WAVES.
– Nine premium OTT platforms.
– Over 400 live TV channels.
– 200+ games.
Prasar Bharati, RailTel and Playbox TV came together to launch Freedom Plan- an OTT bundled Home Internet Plan by #RailWire ( RailTel's Home Internet Service).#FreedomPlan comes with Prasar Bharati's #WAVESOTT, 9 more OTTs,30 Mbps internet,400+ live TV channels and 200+ games. pic.twitter.com/Dr6meYaZIL
— RailTel (@RailTel) November 25, 2024
RailTel has partnered with PlayboxTV as the OTT aggregator, becoming the first telecom operator to integrate Prasar Bharati’s newly launched OTT platform WAVES into its services.
Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT Platform
Launched during the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, WAVES offers diverse content spanning over 10 infotainment genres. Features include:
– Video-on-demand services.
– Free-to-play gaming.
– Live TV streaming with 65 live channels.
– Radio streaming.
– Integration with ONDC for online shopping.
According to the Ministry, WAVES is a comprehensive platform combining entertainment, gaming, and e-commerce.
Technology for a Seamless Experience
To ensure smooth operations, the platform has been designed to support 10 million concurrent users, scalable up to 100 million. RailTel has implemented a state-of-the-art content delivery network (CDN), media asset management system (MAM), and a secure digital rights management (DRM) framework for copyright protection.
Targeting Tier-2, Tier-3 Cities, and Rural Areas
The Freedom Plan aims to bridge the digital divide by focusing on underserved regions. By leveraging RailWire’s robust infrastructure, the plan targets Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, as well as rural areas, enhancing both connectivity and access to quality entertainment.
