IndianMascot
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DTH services started operating in the country in 2003 when CAS implementation had just been deferred. This gave an extra boost to DTH because of its digital quality more channels and value additions. However, the industry could not flourish due to internal fights among the DTH platforms on account of content sharing since three major operators who entered the industry first, belonged to three major broadcasting groups who also owned many popular pay channels of all genres as well as MSO networks to distribute these channels. Due to fierce competition already prevalent on the ground they refused to abide by the law of the land ie.' Must provide ' and 'Must Carry' regulations for content engaging each other in court battles.
To capture a critical mass of subscribers and beat the competition DTH operators used various means including violating many guidelines like:-
a) No interoperable STBs were provided
b) 'Must Carry' provisions for carrying TV channels were flouted. Many Broadcasters have gone to court.
c) Not providing a-la-carte channels to subscribers.
d) Cross Media ownership rules and FDI norms are violated.
e) Not using BIS certified / complying STBs. No electrical safety norms followed as per Deity notification.
f) STBs are still not given to subscribers in compliance with TRAI Tariff Order. They are given on a payment of activation fee and no ownership. Subscribers do not get any refund if they return the STB after a few months to change their service provider.
g) Expenditure in procuring STBs is shown as Capex and depreciation claimed on the amount to save taxes similar to what the large MSOs are doing in DAS.
h) MDU services are being provided without there being any provision in the Guidelines.
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To capture a critical mass of subscribers and beat the competition DTH operators used various means including violating many guidelines like:-
a) No interoperable STBs were provided
b) 'Must Carry' provisions for carrying TV channels were flouted. Many Broadcasters have gone to court.
c) Not providing a-la-carte channels to subscribers.
d) Cross Media ownership rules and FDI norms are violated.
e) Not using BIS certified / complying STBs. No electrical safety norms followed as per Deity notification.
f) STBs are still not given to subscribers in compliance with TRAI Tariff Order. They are given on a payment of activation fee and no ownership. Subscribers do not get any refund if they return the STB after a few months to change their service provider.
g) Expenditure in procuring STBs is shown as Capex and depreciation claimed on the amount to save taxes similar to what the large MSOs are doing in DAS.
h) MDU services are being provided without there being any provision in the Guidelines.
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