The typical value of bandwidth or data rate required to transmit (uplink / downlink) TV channels is around 28.5 Mbps, the Parliament was told today.
Rathore said that 822 private satellite TV channels had been permitted by the Ministry under the Uplinking / Downlinking Guidelines.
In reply to a question, Rathore informed that the permitted satellite TV channels, after obtaining permission from the Ministry, have to operationalise within one year in accordance with the provisions of Clause 2.4.2, 2.5.1 and 3.5.1 of the Uplinking Guidelines.
Indian Television Dot Com | TV channels require bandwidth of 28.5 Mbps to transmit: Rathore
Rathore said that 822 private satellite TV channels had been permitted by the Ministry under the Uplinking / Downlinking Guidelines.
In reply to a question, Rathore informed that the permitted satellite TV channels, after obtaining permission from the Ministry, have to operationalise within one year in accordance with the provisions of Clause 2.4.2, 2.5.1 and 3.5.1 of the Uplinking Guidelines.

Indian Television Dot Com | TV channels require bandwidth of 28.5 Mbps to transmit: Rathore