India to have 7 lakh DTH subscibers by 2004-end

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Direct to Home broadcasting service - that took off in 2003 - is expected to
by 80 per cent over the next five years. The country is likely to boost of
7-lakh DTH subscribers by 2004-end, from current level of 75,000. According
to Farokh T Balsara, head, Media & Entertainment practice, Ernst & Young,
DTH service will account for 12 per cent of cable homes in the country over
the next five years. In contrast, in a matured television market like United
States, 22 per cent of all TV homes avail of the DTH service. Though there
is only one player in the DTH space in the country as of date - Zee
group-backed Dish TV - two more players - Star-Tata combine and Prasar
Bharati - are likely to join the race over the next six months.

Source:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/559968.cms