15 cities under DAS-II achieve nearly 100% digitisation

136 lakh set-top boxes have already been installed by MSOs and DTH operators

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Delhi | April 15, 2013

According to data compiled from the industry by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), over 85 per cent digitisation has been achieved Phase II of digitisation. Out of the 38 cities covered in DAS-II, 15 cities have achieved nearly 100 per cent, 24 cities in all have achieved more than 75 per cent level, and 34 cities have achieved more than 50 per cent digitisation.

The review by MIB also shows that against a target of 160 lakh set-top boxes (STBs), 136 lakh STBs have already been installed by MSOs and DTH operators. The total number of installed cable TV STBs stands at 91.5 lakh whereas DTH operators have installed a total of 44.5 lakh STBs.

In three states – Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat – stay orders have been given by High Courts on the switch-off of analog signals till further orders. The process of digitisation, however, in other cities is in full swing. MSOs have reported that there is huge demand for STBs which is being met by increased supply of STBs by airlifting them.

Nodal Officers have reported to the Ministry that in 5 states i.e Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Haryana and Union Territory of Chandigarh, analogue signals have been completely switched off.

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