News Channels may be pulled out genre-wise from analogue before 1 Nov

[Mr.Bhat]

The multi-system operators (MSOs) are considering the option of pulling channels out of the analogue cable system genre-wise in phases, ahead of the digitisation deadline of 1 November in the four metros.

The meeting was held under the aegis of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry officials along with the broadcasters.

The 'knock-out' channels would be available for consumers only through digital set-top boxes (STBs). The idea is to give digitisation a push and make consumers realise that they will have to buy digital STBs to view television programmes after 31 October in the metros of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.


"We discussed about how to make digitisation a reality this time. One of the ideas discussed was removing channels genre-wise before 1 November," a source said on condition of anonymity.
The government has mandated the shutting down of analogue cable TV by 31 October midnight in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.

"The idea has been conceptually appreciated broadly by the broadcasters and the MSOs. The I&B officials were listening to the suggestions," the source added.

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[Seems]

This is most anticipated welcome step ... Go ahead with no setbacks !

 

[IndianMascot]

Its certainly a nice step towards digitization. Any idea what are these " Knock-Out " channels ??

 

[bhaskarkilli]

waiting...

 

[Mr.Bhat]

TDSAT informed not to switch of bfore Oct 31st
Check this → http://Entertainment.com/threads/td...ing-off-analogue-channels-before-oct-31.3235/

 

[Xen]

This is how good things get screwed.

 

[Technoglitch]

This is how good things get screwed.

Thanks to ESPN as they dont want to lose viewership and ads.

 

[IndianMascot]

If they would have supported, digitization would have fast paced.