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A number of foreign operators launching satellites with an India beam has led to a situation of a large capacity lying vacant in Ku-band transponders, meant for Direct-to-Home (DTH) companies.
But, industry players lament they are not able to cash in on discounts on transponder lease and renewal fees, as contracts are signed through Antrix, the marketing arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and not directly by the players.
As per current norms, Indian DTH players apply to Antrix when they require satellite transponder capacities, which combine all these requests and float the aggregate requirements to foreign satellite operators.
Based on these negotiations, the transponder capacities are contracted for Indian players.
Jawahar Goel, Managing Director of Dish TV, said, “A lot of satellite transponder capacity is lying vacant over India, which includes both foreign and Indian satellites. We believe over 150 Ku-band transponders are idle. DTH companies should get the advantage of prices because of this over-built transponder capacity.”
As transponders lie vacant, DTH industry pitches for price cuts | Business Line
But, industry players lament they are not able to cash in on discounts on transponder lease and renewal fees, as contracts are signed through Antrix, the marketing arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and not directly by the players.
As per current norms, Indian DTH players apply to Antrix when they require satellite transponder capacities, which combine all these requests and float the aggregate requirements to foreign satellite operators.
Based on these negotiations, the transponder capacities are contracted for Indian players.
Jawahar Goel, Managing Director of Dish TV, said, “A lot of satellite transponder capacity is lying vacant over India, which includes both foreign and Indian satellites. We believe over 150 Ku-band transponders are idle. DTH companies should get the advantage of prices because of this over-built transponder capacity.”
As transponders lie vacant, DTH industry pitches for price cuts | Business Line
