Guy's here are my take:
In July 2013, Mr. Harit Nagpal stated that Tata Sky has been following up with ISRO for the Transponders and till now they haven't received any of them from ISRO. He also stated that in fact government has lost 7 million dollars as lease rental which Tata Sky would have paid for the 7 months of usage till now.
I feel there is a bit of conspiracy played out between Tata Sky and ISRO. I feel that it is Tata Sky which does not want to take these transponders now and they have kept these transponders as a backup to any failure to INSAT 4A (which can happen any time as experienced by the SUN TV). The Tata Sky will only take them when there is any failure. Since it is very clear that they have to pay a rental of 1 million dollars per month once they take charge of transponders. Also once they have these transponders officially the customers will start forcing them to add new channels which will also add on to their cost whereas they are already charging similar charges as the other DTH for their services without adding the costlier sports (Ten HD) channels or English Movies channel.
Infact they are also making losses to Indian exchequer by not assuming responsibility of these transponders. Also, Even after his threatening of legal action against ISRO, the CEO has actually done nothing.
Guys, Do give your comments on this.
In July 2013, Mr. Harit Nagpal stated that Tata Sky has been following up with ISRO for the Transponders and till now they haven't received any of them from ISRO. He also stated that in fact government has lost 7 million dollars as lease rental which Tata Sky would have paid for the 7 months of usage till now.
I feel there is a bit of conspiracy played out between Tata Sky and ISRO. I feel that it is Tata Sky which does not want to take these transponders now and they have kept these transponders as a backup to any failure to INSAT 4A (which can happen any time as experienced by the SUN TV). The Tata Sky will only take them when there is any failure. Since it is very clear that they have to pay a rental of 1 million dollars per month once they take charge of transponders. Also once they have these transponders officially the customers will start forcing them to add new channels which will also add on to their cost whereas they are already charging similar charges as the other DTH for their services without adding the costlier sports (Ten HD) channels or English Movies channel.
Infact they are also making losses to Indian exchequer by not assuming responsibility of these transponders. Also, Even after his threatening of legal action against ISRO, the CEO has actually done nothing.
Guys, Do give your comments on this.