But STar First is a free to air channel, which means it is free. It should be available on all DTH networks. And it will also show Pro Kabadfi League matches.
All FTA channels are available on all digital cable platform.. Not sure about DTH network, but i believe FTA channels are available for free on all platforms
The FTA sports channel, christened Star Sports First, will be
launched on DD’s FTA DTH platform Freedish, which has an
estimated 22 million subscribers. Star India had won two
slots on Freedish in the e-auction conducted by DD on 4
July. One of the slots will be utilised for Star Sports First.
Star is also the first broadcaster in India to launch regional
sports channels in Hindi and Tamil.
“Star will launch an FTA sports channel Star Sports First.
The channel is likely to launch before the beginning of the
Pro Kabaddi League, which kicks off on 28 July. Freedish
will be the primary distribution platform for the channel,”
said an industry source on condition of anonymity.
New channel will be only available on DD Freedish exclusively not on any other DTH or Cable.
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http://www.televisionpost.com/dth/game-changing-opportunity-as-free-tv-set-to-reach-46-mn-homes-by-2020/
This was auction done recently 4th july by Doordarshan. Probably attempt is done to reach audience by streaming content on mobile phones.