Mumbai, May 2:
Cable TV operators and DTH service providers have opposed a move by the telecom regulator to introduce interoperability of set-top boxes (STBs). Interoperability would allow users to change the TV service providers without having to change their set-top box or dish antennae. This is similar to the number portability introduced in the mobile service segment.
However, DTH players said that it was not feasible to introduce interoperability. Reliance Digital TV said that...
Cable TV, DTH players oppose TRAI move on inter-operable set-top boxes
Cable TV operators and DTH service providers have opposed a move by the telecom regulator to introduce interoperability of set-top boxes (STBs). Interoperability would allow users to change the TV service providers without having to change their set-top box or dish antennae. This is similar to the number portability introduced in the mobile service segment.
However, DTH players said that it was not feasible to introduce interoperability. Reliance Digital TV said that...
Cable TV, DTH players oppose TRAI move on inter-operable set-top boxes