[icernet] From CTV To CAS, Future Lies In New Technology

[Arul Selvan]

  More than 20 years ago, when India switched over to colour television, 
the transition was not easy. Just like the country is at the crossroads 
now, facing some tough hurdles over a new broadcasting technology, 
conditional access system (CAS). In the earlier case, the issue of new 
TV technology was resolved through consensus of MPs following a pilot 
project. This time around, there has been a consensus too, but without a 
pilot to do the convincing act. Although in most developed countries, 
digital is the preferred technology, India presents a different scenario 
altogether. Industry experts have pointed out that all cable operators 
in India have analogue infrastructure in place, though some MSOs have 
started trials on digital modulators. Meanwhile, to put the record 
straight, digital boxes, though quite steep, would offer value-added 
services like interactive TV, Internet access, Net telephony, and 
tele-shopping.

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