Applications
Foxtel Debuts IPTV Service
MUMBAI: Foxtel has launched a new Internet TV service, Foxtel Play, which allows customers with a broadband connection to watch programming live or on a catch-up basis.
The series is currently live, ahead of its official launch on 11 August. Foxtel Play is delivered over the Internet, initially eligible on Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox 360 and computers. Customers can watch a range of sports, drama, entertainment, documentary and movie channels live or on demand with no lock-in contract or installation costs. The packages feature more than 40 live channels, including Showcase, Fox8, History, National Geographic, FX, MTV and more. There are also hundreds of VOD titles.
The Foxtel Go service will be available to Foxtel Play customers as part of their subscription. This will allow customers to access Foxtel Go on up to two registered devices, including iPads and select Samsung smartphones and tablets.
Foxtel chief executive Richard Freudenstein said, “We‘re thrilled to offer Foxtel Play as a new way to introduce more people to our unparalleled programming. Our core set-top box subscribers are already experiencing great features, including Foxtel Go and On Demand. Now, Foxtel Play gives even more Australians who might not be able to access the core service the freedom and flexibility to enjoy Foxtel across multiple connected devices and at price points to suit different budgets and tastes.”
Foxtel‘s executive director of product Jim Rudder added, “Foxtel Play broadens our internet TV service and gives customers a Foxtel internet TV offering across a host of devices. We‘ve also had fantastic feedback to Foxtel Go since its launch and have responded by upping the number and type of devices customers can use to access it.”
Applications
JioFinance rolls out multi-bank fixed deposit platform
Users can compare, invest and track fixed deposits across issuers in one place
MUMBAI: The JioFinance app has launched a unified platform allowing users to compare, invest in and track fixed deposits offered by multiple banks and non-banking financial companies, sharpening its push to become a one-stop destination for digital financial services.
The new feature aggregates fixed deposits from a range of issuers, including small finance banks and NBFCs, enabling customers to filter options by interest rate and tenure and complete the entire investment journey digitally.
Interest rates on the platform go up to 8.15 per cent per annum, with users able to view tenure, tax treatment, lock-in conditions and premature withdrawal terms before investing. Once booked, deposits can be monitored through a consolidated dashboard that tracks returns, maturity dates and renewal reminders.
Jio Finance Platform and Service Limited chief executive officer Surbhe S Sharma, said the offering addresses a long-standing pain point for savers, who often struggle to compare issuers and manage deposits spread across institutions.
Fixed deposits remain one of India’s most popular savings products, and the company is betting that transparency and ease of use will draw users seeking stable, low-risk returns.
The FD marketplace on the JioFinance app is powered by Blostem Fintech Private Limited, which operates as a business correspondent and technical service provider to partner banks and NBFCs.
