9XM
9XM is an Indian Free-To-Air Channel music channel based in Mumbai. The channel is owned by 9X Media, an Indian television business. 9XM's programming is focused on Hindi-language music videos. 9XM channel now also available on Bharat's FREE DTH Service - DD Free Dish. The channel is available on channel number 57. [1]
Country | India |
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Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Programming | |
Picture format | 1080p (HDTV) (downconverted to 576i and transmitted in either 16:9 widescreen or 4:3 letterbox) |
Ownership | |
Owner | 9X Media |
Sister channels | 9xO 9x Jhakaas 9x Tashan 9x Jalwa |
History | |
Launched | Mid October 2007 |
Links | |
Website | Official Website |
Availability | |
Cable | |
Asianet Digital (India) | Channel 549 |
Satellite | |
Tata Sky (India) | Channel 809 |
Dish TV (India) | Channel 3997 |
d2h (India) | Channel 277 |
Airtel Digital TV (India) | Channel 484 |
Dish Home (Nepal) | Channel 307 |
Streaming media | |
Hotstar | World wide |
International
In August 2008, 9XM launched as a free-to-air channel on Sky in the United Kingdom and Ireland.[2] The following month, the channel was added to Freesat.[3] 9XM was removed from Freesat on 27 August 2009 and from Sky on 24 December 2009,[4] with the channel's Sky EPG slot purchased by Colors.[5]
The channel returned to Sky and the UK market on 14 February 2012.[6] On 12 October 2012, the channel closed once again citing technical difficulties,[7] however their broadcast license had been revoked by Ofcom on 13 September following a failure to submit their returns.[8] The channel returned on 8 November 2012,[9] only to finally close again on 31 May 2013, following poor audience ratings.[10]
References
- "EXCLUSIVE: 9XM channel also available on DD Free dish". FreeDish Blog. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- "9XM launches on Sky EPG in DD India slot". Biz Asia. 14 August 2008. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- "9X & 9XM make Freesat platform launch". Biz Asia. 22 September 2008. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- "9XM makes exit from Sky Digital platform". Biz Asia. 24 December 2009. Archived from the original on 23 February 2012. Retrieved 25 December 2009.
- "EXCLUSIVE: Colors to replace 9XM on Sky". Biz Asia. 9 December 2009. Archived from the original on 9 September 2011. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
- "Confirmed: 9XM to launch on Tuesday on Sky". Biz Asia. 8 February 2012. Archived from the original on 11 February 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- "9XM abruptly removed from Sky EPG". Biz Asia. 12 October 2012. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012.
- "9XM licence revoked due to failure to comply with Ofcom". Biz Asia. 6 November 2012.
- "9XM returns to Sky Digital EPG". Biz Asia. 8 November 2012. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012.
- "9XM to leave Sky Digital within days". BizAsia. 22 May 2013. Archived from the original on 9 June 2013.