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The distribution of the STBs is envisaged on cash-and-carry basis to support its media venture. As reported earlier by TelevisionPost.com, HVL plans to invest Rs 5,000 crore (Rs 50 bn) in NXT Digital, which was recently launched by Minister for Information & Broadcasting (MIB) Arun Jaitley. “The project size minimum is Rs 5,000 crore which the group is committed to invest,” Hinduja Ventures chairman Ashok Hinduja had told the media recently. “This can go up. It has the potential to go up to Rs 5,000–10,000 crore (Rs 50–100 billion). It all depends on how the market is accepting this technology,” he stated. The investment will be towards set-top boxes (STBs), cable operator premise equipment (COPE) mini-headend systems, and infrastructure.
The HITS service provider will offer two service models, White Label and Full Service, to the LCOs.
In the White Label Service Model, the MSOs or LCOs in the DAS areas will do the content deals on their own. They will enter into a tripartite agreement with the broadcaster and Nxt Digital. The LMO will pay subscription fee directly to the broadcaster.
The Full Service Model is for MSOs or LMOs who do not have DAS licence. For these operators, Nxt Digital will enter into tripartite contracts with the broadcasters and pay subscription fee to the broadcasters. In both the models, the operators will have to invest in the STBs and digital headend, which is available in three tiers—Bronze, Silver and Gold.
The LMOs will be able to offer 300+ services in the Bronze tier, 400+ services in Silver and 500+ services in Gold. The Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers are available at Rs 8.9 lakh, Rs 12.9 lakh and Rs 13.9 lakh respectively
http://www.televisionpost.com/technology/hinduja-ventures-to-enter-stb-distribution-biz-for-its-hits-project/ | TelevisionPost.com
The HITS service provider will offer two service models, White Label and Full Service, to the LCOs.
In the White Label Service Model, the MSOs or LCOs in the DAS areas will do the content deals on their own. They will enter into a tripartite agreement with the broadcaster and Nxt Digital. The LMO will pay subscription fee directly to the broadcaster.
The Full Service Model is for MSOs or LMOs who do not have DAS licence. For these operators, Nxt Digital will enter into tripartite contracts with the broadcasters and pay subscription fee to the broadcasters. In both the models, the operators will have to invest in the STBs and digital headend, which is available in three tiers—Bronze, Silver and Gold.
The LMOs will be able to offer 300+ services in the Bronze tier, 400+ services in Silver and 500+ services in Gold. The Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers are available at Rs 8.9 lakh, Rs 12.9 lakh and Rs 13.9 lakh respectively
http://www.televisionpost.com/technology/hinduja-ventures-to-enter-stb-distribution-biz-for-its-hits-project/ | TelevisionPost.com
