Worldspace Radio closes India operations

By Debjit on December 27th, 2009

Update: Worldspace Satellite Radio is now back in India. Read More»

Worldspace Radio has a very unique New Year's gift for their Indian customers. And the gift is - Worldspace Radio India will switch off its India broadcasting channels on Dec 31^st. This means bidding goodbye to their 450,000 local subscribers who are mostly part of the local Airtel DTH pay-television service.

Rapidnews reports that closing Worldspace has generated many inches of negative press in India. This decision is a result of Liberty Media's acquiring Worldspace’s Chapter 11 assets which does not include Worldspace india in its purchase. The worst thing is Worldspace is even refusing to refund payments to exisitng subscribers. Even the staff at Worldspace India are furious at the decision as they will not be compensated either. Read more about this news release.

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Sandesh Mascarenhas

I doubt that world space did well in India……… NO wonder they have said good bye to India……….

http://digitizor.com The Digitizor

They had good channels although and played more songs and less bakar unlike the FM channels!

rakesh kumar

I have subscribed for world space radio till October 2010, in India. But the services are put off in January 2010. Now I want that my subscription money should be please be refunded.
http://digitizor.com The Digitizor

You should contact the Worldspace India Office and file your complaints, Thankyou!
Suhas kulkarni

I am /was a subscriber pf worldspace radio services in indis.I look into the future possibilities of restoring its services again as it is a need of the day.Any indian insustriest is is trying in this way ?

Suhas Kulkarni,Pune

Anonymous

Hello Suhas! We have not received any further news from Worldspace radio about the restoration of their services.

vijai Arora

Is there any possibility of word space returning to India. What happens to the existing subcribers. What a shame.

http://digitizor.com The Digitizor

Hi Vijay! Worldspace has not yet talked about it’s plans of coming back to India.

vinod wahi

I am/was a great fan of world space radio & won’t mind to forego my balance subscription for another 18 months, if they agree to start afresh with new and increased subscription. there service was great for indian music. Is there any other company giving similar services in India.
rabbani

Hi,

If anybody wants to sell their World Space Radio I can buy it for Rs.250/- with all accessories(Unit,Satellite Receiver, Remote and Power Cord Cable. If interested, please contact: Rabbani 9990127348
Srikanto

Worldspace has no chance here. They suck! There are far better options listening to good music. FM channels and other satellite radio stations beaming worldwide in all genres. F*** Worldspace!
Amolbarge9850609293

there any possibility of word space returning to India.
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