The Hindu Business Line : TRAI sets 5-yr timeframe for digital cable TV

New Delhi, July 26 The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has set a five year timeframe for cable TV operators to upgrade their current analogue network to digital transmission mode in order to compete with new distribution platforms, such as IPTV and HITS, besides improving their revenue earning prospects

In its recommendation on ‘Restructuring of Cable TV Services’ to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, TRAI pointed out that cable TV transmission in the country is predominantly analog and is limited to provisioning of television channels only. The analog mode of cable TV transmission lacks scope for technological improvement, appropriate addressability and efficient resource utilisation, it said.

The sector is marred with disputes relating to actual subscriber base, poor quality of service and inadequate consumer grievance redressal mechanism.

The non-availability of authenticated data, lack of supervisory guidance and the unorganised development of cable TV industry are some of the roadblocks in exploring the sector’s full potential.

TRAI has recommended a well-defined and supportive licensing framework to restructure the cable TV sector and improve services to customers.

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