According to the new rules set by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), users in India will now have to pay only for the channels that they will subscribe to. This is said to reduce the cost of the plan as a whole. With this, the Cable TV and Direct-To-Home (DTH) will have to allow users to pick channels on À la-carte basis instead of offering them with different pools of channels.

While one may think that they may have to pay a lot more for their existing channel plans, if pondered, one can save some bucks by eliminating the channels that they do not watch and were paying for it anyway. So, to simplify this concept, here are some tips and tricks that can help you watch all your favorite channels while saving you some extra money:-

Know the Base Packs

Some of the DTH operators have come up with various base plans that offer 40 to 100 channels (non-HD) that are quite affordable. In this pack, one can get a range of channels in different genres, including entertainment, drama, news, info science, kids, folk, etc. One can have a look at such base plans offered by their DTH operator and pick the one that suits their preferences.

Set Your Budget

If in case, you want some specific channels in your plan and need to pay only for those channels, you should first set your budget. You might have to consider certain factors before setting your budget like your daily expenses, time you spend watching television. Once you have a budget in mind, you will be able to create a plan that does not allow you to splurge.

Pick Your Channels

While picking the channels, you need to refer your pre-decided budget. Since this is the part that will decide your monthly DTH bill, you should give it some extra time and effort. Also, involve all the family members in the process so that everyone’s choice is considered. Also, look out for some DTH recharge offers that can help you save some extra money.

These were some tips that can help you choose the right DTH plan for you and your family members without you having to burn a hole in your pocket.