- UK's Ashmore in talks to exit Digicable
UK-based private equity (PE) firm Ashmore Investment, which holds 49% stake in Mumbai-based cable company Digicable Network.
Media: The wonder decadeIndian TV sets now have DVD-like picture quality with loads of value add-ons thanks to new technologies like DTH, CAS and IPTV.
- TRAI recognises MSOs as a separate entity
For the first time, the TRAI will recognise the multi system operators (MSOs) as a separate entity and launch a separate licensing regime f...
- Now, HITS policy likely by May-end
After missing the April 15 deadline that it had set for itself, ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) is likely to notify the policy...
- Wire & Wireless ready for HITS operations
Essel Group-promoted cable company Wire & Wireless India Ltd (WWIL) is all set to launch the country’s first Headend-in-the-sky (HITS) oper...
- Carriage fees set to see correction
Carriage fees charged by multi-system cable operators (MSOs) from broadcasters is set to see a correction with television monitoring indust...
- MSOs gearing up to apply for HITS licence
While Essel Group already holds HITS licence, InCablenet and Digicable are the other two major MSOs that have expressed keenness to get the...
- Broadcasters, MSOs on collision course
Broadcasters and MSOs appear to be on a collision course , this time over tariff fixation in non-CAS areas.
- Now, MSOs take on DTH firms in non-CAS areas
This move is being seen as a response to direct-to-home (DTH) services which are attracting potential digital cable subscribers.
- DTH firms HITS out at multi-system operators
DTH majors and multi system operators (MSOs) are now engaged in a spat over the new digital delivery system - headend in the sky (HITS).
- Some viewers may lose out on action
With just two days left for the first India-England Test.Star Cricket is not yet available on Tata Sky DTH platform.
- Operators can’t CAS in on 100% revenues for free channels
Cable operators in CAS-notified areas will no longer be able to retain 100% of the revenues.