Waves (OTT)
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| Type of business | Streaming |
|---|---|
Type of site | OTT platform |
| Available in | |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
| Country of origin | India |
| Area served | India |
| Founder(s) | Doordarshan |
| Industry | |
| Services | |
| Parent | Prasar Bharati |
| Website | www |
| Registration | Optional |
| Users |  |
| Launched | 24 November 2024 |
| Current status | Active |
Waves is an Indian state-owned subscription-based over-the-top media streaming platform launched by Prasar Bharati,[1] India's national public broadcaster, under its network Doordarshan.[2][3][4] The platform offers a diverse range of content, including classic television shows, live TV, radio streaming, and original programming.[5][6][7]
Overview
Waves was launched as part of Prasar Bharati's initiative to modernize its digital presence and compete with private OTT platforms and was officially unveiled on November 20, 2024, during the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.[8] [9]The platform provides a mix of nostalgic content from Doordarshan's archives, such as Ramayan and Mahabharat, alongside contemporary shows, live events, and interactive features like free-to-play gaming and online shopping. Waves is available in 12+ languages, including Hindi, English, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu, ensuring accessibility to a wide audience.[10][11]
References
- ↑ "Prasar Bharati's WAVES OTT collaborates with German Football Association". www.storyboard18.com. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ↑ "सरकारी OTT प्लेटफॉर्म WAVES हुआ लॉन्च, फ्री में देख पाएंगे कई चैनल, प्रीमियम कंटेंट भी मिलेगा". आज तक (in हिन्दी). 2024-11-23. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ↑ "Prasar Bharati launches its own OTT platform 'Waves' with 40+ live channels: Check subscription plans, content offerings, and more". The Times of India. 2024-11-21. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ↑ "Prasar Bharati's OTT 'WAVES' crosses one million downloads". www.storyboard18.com. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ↑ Taparia, Bhagyashree (2024-11-21). "Prasar Bharati Unveils Waves OTT Platform: Subscription Plans, Prices, And More". Retrieved 2025-01-28.
- ↑ "Prasar Bharati makes WAVES in OTT segment". PIB.
- ↑ "Prasar Bharati unveils OTT platform Waves with over 65 live channels". India Today. 2024-11-22. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ↑ "WAVES OTT Platform of Prasar Bharati". Drishti IAS. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ↑ "Prasar Bharati launches WAVES OTT platform | Croma Unboxed". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Prasar Bharati's new OTT 'Waves' brings back TV nostalgia: Here's how". business-standard.com. Archived from the original on 2024-11-22. Retrieved 2025-01-28. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Prasar Bharati launches its own OTT platform 'Waves' with 40+ live channels: Check subscription plans, content offerings, and more". The Times of India. 2024-11-21. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
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