Home TV Pvt Ltd has started the first Direct-to-Home (DTH) service in the country. The service has been launched across the country with 50 distributors. President of the company DB Sherchan has said that the Home TV’s DTH will not only include entertainment and news channels but also educational ones. He said the company will launch distance learning and awareness-generating services targeted at remote regions. Initially, it will provide 63 channels, which will be increased to 80 after three months. The customers will need to pay Rs 7600 (excluding VAT) to install set up box and 60 cm antenna. They will have to pay the minimum of Rs 250 per month.