In a bid to revolutionise digital entertainment in regional India, DishTV Watcho, the OTT content aggregation platform, has announced a strategic collaboration with RailWire, the broadband service arm of RailTel. The initiative begins with West Bengal, combining fast and reliable internet with an expansive suite of OTT services, tailored for local tastes.
The newly launched bundles merge RailWire’s dependable fibre-optic broadband with Watcho’s curated selection of over 13 OTT platforms. These include Hoichoi, ShemarooMe, Sanskar, FanCode, Discovery+, Hungama, Watcho Exclusives, and others. The service offers a seamless single-subscription model, removing the inconvenience of multiple logins, payments, and providers.
Three bundle tiers are available: the RW Bangla Entry Pack at 25 Mbps with 1.5 TB data, the RW Bangla Super Pack at 50 Mbps with 2 TB data, and the RW Bangla Premium Pack at 100 Mbps with 2.5 TB data. Prices start at just ?349 plus taxes, aiming to suit varying household budgets and usage needs.
Speaking on the launch, Manoj Dobhal, CEO and Executive Director of Dish TV India Ltd., said, “At Dish TV and Watcho, we are committed to delivering innovations that add real value to our customers’ lives. This partnership with RailTel brings together two trusted brands to offer a hassle-free, all-in-one entertainment solution that is both affordable and locally relevant. We are excited to launch this in West Bengal and are confident it will resonate deeply with consumers seeking simplicity, reliability, and quality in their digital experience.”
Yashpal Singh Tomar, Director NPM at RailTel, commented, “We are delighted to join hands with Watcho in bringing this bundled proposition to life. RailWire has always stood for dependable connectivity, and this tie-up allows us to elevate the digital journey of our users by offering them not just internet access, but a complete entertainment ecosystem. This initiative is aligned with our vision of bridging the digital divide and enriching lives, especially in emerging regional markets.”
With RailTel’s extensive optical fibre network of over 62,000 route kilometres and partnerships with more than 11,000 local providers, this alliance leverages strong infrastructure to deliver an integrated digital experience.
This collaboration signifies Watcho’s ongoing efforts to enhance its footprint by aligning with key infrastructure players, offering future-ready content and connectivity solutions that appeal especially to users in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across India.
