Waves (OTT)

Waves
Screenshot
Type of businessStreaming
Type of site
OTT platform
Available in
HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
Country of originIndia
Area servedIndia
Founder(s)Doordarshan
Industry
Services
ParentPrasar Bharati
URLwww.wavespb.com
RegistrationOptional
UsersIncrease
Launched24 November 2024; 2 months ago (2024-11-24)
Current statusActive

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

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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

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  1. ^ "Prasar Bharati's WAVES OTT collaborates with German Football Association". www.storyboard18.com. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  2. ^ "सरकारी OTT प्लेटफॉर्म WAVES हुआ लॉन्च, फ्री में देख पाएंगे कई चैनल, प्रीमियम कंटेंट भी मिलेगा". आज तक (in Hindi). 23 November 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  3. ^ "Prasar Bharati launches its own OTT platform 'Waves' with 40+ live channels: Check subscription plans, content offerings, and more". The Times of India. 21 November 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  4. ^ "Prasar Bharati's OTT 'WAVES' crosses one million downloads". www.storyboard18.com. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  5. ^ Taparia, Bhagyashree (21 November 2024). "Prasar Bharati Unveils Waves OTT Platform: Subscription Plans, Prices, And More". Retrieved 28 January 2025.
  6. ^ "Prasar Bharati makes WAVES in OTT segment". PIB.
  7. ^ "Prasar Bharati unveils OTT platform Waves with over 65 live channels". India Today. 22 November 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  8. ^ "WAVES OTT Platform of Prasar Bharati". Drishti IAS. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  9. ^ "Prasar Bharati launches WAVES OTT platform | Croma Unboxed".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ "Prasar Bharati's new OTT 'Waves' brings back TV nostalgia: Here's how". business-standard.com. Archived from the original on 22 November 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
  11. ^ "Prasar Bharati launches its own OTT platform 'Waves' with 40+ live channels: Check subscription plans, content offerings, and more". The Times of India. 21 November 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
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