HIGHLIGHTS
* SonyLIV is removing the Live TV channel support from its application.
* Customers can watch the live TV channels on the platform till August 30, 2023.
* SonyLIV Premium subscription starts at Rs 299 per month.
SonyLIV has announced a major change to its streaming services. The OTT platform has confirmed that soon it is going to discontinue Sony Live TV channels from the app.
Previously, the users were able to watch Sony TV channels through the streaming app, which will now be removed from August 30, 2023.
SonyLIV has confirmed that it is making a big change on its platform. The OTT platform is reportedly removing the support for its Live TV channels from the platform.
Earlier, customers were able to watch certain TV channels and their shows on the platform on both mobile and desktop websites. Now, from August 30, 2023, users will not be able to watch the live channels on SonyLIV.
According to reports, SonyLIV has sent messages to subscribers regarding the discontinuation of Live TV on the app. The message mentioned that the Live TV channels will be discontinued from August 30.
SonlyLiv has also updated its Term of Use policy to effect the new changes.
However, as per SonyLIV, the individual programs and select movies which are broadcasted on the linear channels will continue to be made available.
SonyLIV’s Live TV section offered live telecasts of various Sony channels which included Sony TV, SAB TV, Sony Marathi, Sony Max, and BBC Earth along with sports channels operated by Sony Entertainment Television (India).
Even after the confirmation from the platform, the main reason behind the removal of these live channels is unknown.
However, users who prefer to watch live TV through the internet can still be able to watch the TV channels on other available platforms, such as Airtel Xstream TV, Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Play, Tata Sky Mobile, VOOT, Zee5 and many more.
SonyLiv offers a variety of subscription plans for its customers. The first plan starts at Rs 599 per year which is a mobile-only plan that allows the customers to all the SonyLIV content on a single mobile device.
On the other hand, there are premium plans which include a Rs 299 monthly plan, Rs 699 for six months plan and Rs 999 for a yearly plan.
The Rs 699 and Rs 999 plans allow the user to watch the content on two devices simultaneously.
All three subscription plans offer similar benefits as they allow full access to the SonyLIV Premium catalogue in Full HD resolution and Stereo 2.1 audio support and many more.
Sony Liv to stop offering live TV channels from August 30
One of India’s leading OTT platforms, Sony Liv, is discontinuing live TV channels on its app and website.
Starting from August 30, 2023, Sony Liv subscribers will no longer be able to watch live TV channels, such as Sony Set, Sony Sab, and BBC Earth, on the platform.
Many of our community members have started to receive the message from the company that states, “Heads Up! Our Live TV Channels will be discontinued from Sony LIV from August 30th 2023. To reflect these changes, we have updated our Terms of Use. You can read the full Terms of Use, which will come into effect from August 30, 2023. -Sony LIV”
Currently, Sony Liv is offering 22 live TV channels, including Sony Set HD, Sony SAB HD, Sony Marathi, Sony BBC Earth HD, Sony Pal, Sony Aath, Sony Yay, Sony Max HD, Sony Wah, Sony Max2, Sony Pix HD, Sony Max, Sony Sports 1 HD, Sony Sports 2 HD, Sony Sports 3 HD, Sony Sports 4 HD, Sony Sports 5 HD, Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 2, Sony Sports 3, Sony Sports 4, and Sony Sports 5.
For the unaware, Sony Liv offers Mobile and Premium plans for its users. The Mobile plan is priced at Rs. 599 for a year and allows users to view content on a single device at HD quality.
On the other hand, the Premium plan comes in three variants- Rs. 299 for a month, Rs. 699 for six months, and Rs. 999 for a year.
The semi-annual and the annual Premium plans allow users to watch content on two devices simultaneously with full-HD video quality, and the monthly Premium plan lets users watch on a single device at a time.
This change will affect users who depend on the platform for watching live TV channels of Sony. However, Sony Liv will continue to offer live sports, new episodes of Sony TV shows, and international content.
Faqs
1) SonyLIV to Stop Showing Live Channels on its Platform.Details?
Ans) As per the latest information, multiple users are getting messages from the platform delivering this sad news. The message says that the Live TV channels will be discontinued from SonyLIV from August 30, 2023. The brand has also updated the Term of Use policy to reflect the latest changes.
For the unintended, SonyLIV has a Live TV section where it shows live telecasts of various Sony-owned channels, including Sony Set, SAB, Sony Marathi, Sony Max, and BBC Earth. So, from August 30, users won’t be able to see these channels and their content on the platform. That said, the major reason behind removing these live channels is not known at the time of writing. However, three could be different factors in the play.
One could be the shrinking user base of SonyLIV, which is forcing the company to limit its availability. Another reason could be the fact that the company wants people to subscribe to their channels on the set-top boxes.
2) What are SonyLIV Subscription Details?
Ans) SonyLIV offers different plans for its customers.
To start with the first plan, it comes with a price tag of Rs 599 for one year.
The Mobile Only plan allows customers to watch all the SonyLIV content on one mobile device at a time.
Then comes SonyLIV Premium plans. We have Rs 299 monthly plan, Rs 699 six-month plan, and Rs 999 yearly plan.
The Rs 699 and Rs 999 allow users to watch the content on two devices at the same. Apart from this, all three subscription plans offer similar benefits, including full access to the SonyLIV Premium catalogue in Full HD resolution, stereo 2.1 audio support, and more.