Where iControl scores over DTH is with its instant video-on-demand feature, which offers over 200 movies in Hindi, English and regional languages. Along with DVD-quality pictures, this features also allows you to pause, fast-forward and rewind the movies.

Then there is time-shift TV, which allows viewers to re-view programmes aired over the past three days. However, the service is now available only on the free-to-air channels. Features like music-on-demand, interactive gaming, video classified and video calling are yet to be launched.

Unlike DTH, IPTV is not affected by rain, but the service will be hit if there is a problem with your phone line. Another disadvantage is that the STB as well as the modem have to be plugged in for the service to work, so users have to make sure there are enough power points nearby.

Any household with an MTNL connection can get the service installed for a refundable deposit of Rs 999. The monthly subscription of Rs 199 can be paid with the phone bill.