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  • DAS III: IBF welcomes Delhi HC order

    DAS III: IBF welcomes Delhi HC order

    MUMBAI: The Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) has welcomed the order passed by the Delhi High Court on 3 November 2016 dismissing nine DAS-related petitions. The petitions dealt with the time extension for implementing digital addressable system (DAS) in certain areas of Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and Uttar Pradesh under Phase-III, the deadline for which had expired on 31 December 2015.

    There is no change in DAS Phase IV deadline, which continues to be 31 December 2016.

    With the dismissal of these petitions, the stay granted by various high courts in areas covered by the above-mentioned nine cases stands vacated and will no longer apply.

    The Delhi High Court, dismissing these petitions, has also directed the petitioners to switch over to digital addressable systems within three weeks i.e. by 24 November 2016 and inform the subscribers by running a scroll on their networks about the digital switchover deadline

    The high courts in various parts of the country had earlier granted stay in certain matters on DAS Phase III deadline. The stay orders had stalled the implementation of DAS Phase III in those areas. This prompted the MIB to move the Supreme Court to get all the cases transferred to the apex court.

    The SC made Delhi High Court as the designated court for all cases related to DAS Phase III. The above-mentioned order of the Delhi High Court has removed the impediments in implementation of DAS in Phase – III areas.

    The IBF has advised all its member-broadcasters to apprise all its affiliate multi-system operators (MSOs) and local cable operators about the said switchover deadline of 24 November 2016 in these Phase – III areas and make it clear that after the said date the channels can be received only through a digital set-top box. The subscribers in these areas are advised to immediately contact their respective local cable operators (LCOs)/MSOs to ensure the installation of STBs before the expiry of the above-mentioned deadline.

  • DAS III: IBF welcomes Delhi HC order

    DAS III: IBF welcomes Delhi HC order

    MUMBAI: The Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) has welcomed the order passed by the Delhi High Court on 3 November 2016 dismissing nine DAS-related petitions. The petitions dealt with the time extension for implementing digital addressable system (DAS) in certain areas of Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and Uttar Pradesh under Phase-III, the deadline for which had expired on 31 December 2015.

    There is no change in DAS Phase IV deadline, which continues to be 31 December 2016.

    With the dismissal of these petitions, the stay granted by various high courts in areas covered by the above-mentioned nine cases stands vacated and will no longer apply.

    The Delhi High Court, dismissing these petitions, has also directed the petitioners to switch over to digital addressable systems within three weeks i.e. by 24 November 2016 and inform the subscribers by running a scroll on their networks about the digital switchover deadline

    The high courts in various parts of the country had earlier granted stay in certain matters on DAS Phase III deadline. The stay orders had stalled the implementation of DAS Phase III in those areas. This prompted the MIB to move the Supreme Court to get all the cases transferred to the apex court.

    The SC made Delhi High Court as the designated court for all cases related to DAS Phase III. The above-mentioned order of the Delhi High Court has removed the impediments in implementation of DAS in Phase – III areas.

    The IBF has advised all its member-broadcasters to apprise all its affiliate multi-system operators (MSOs) and local cable operators about the said switchover deadline of 24 November 2016 in these Phase – III areas and make it clear that after the said date the channels can be received only through a digital set-top box. The subscribers in these areas are advised to immediately contact their respective local cable operators (LCOs)/MSOs to ensure the installation of STBs before the expiry of the above-mentioned deadline.

  • TDSAT orders Asianet systems’ audit in dispute with Taj TV

    TDSAT orders Asianet systems’ audit in dispute with Taj TV

    NEW DELHI: The Broadcast Engineering Consultants (India) Ltd (BECIL) has been directed by the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal to carry out commercial audit of the system of Asianet Satellite Communication Ltd following its miscellaneous application against Taj TV Pvt Ltd.

    Tribunal member B B Srivastava said in his order of 6 September that a report should be submitted within four weeks taking into account the concerns raised by Taj TV and the reply of the petitioner. Taj TV will bear the cost subject to final adjudication by the tribunal regarding the responsibility for payment of the cost of audit.

    Hearing on this application has been listed for 18 October, 2016.

    The order came after Asianet counsel Shirin Khajuria submitted that her client had reservations to the contentions by Taj TV in its reply and that these were mala fide. She said her client was not averse to the audit by BECIL.

    With reference to another pending application, Taj TV was directed to file its reply within a week. Taj TV Counsel Upender Thakur submitted that he would make available in a sealed cover to the tribunal documents enumerated in para 6 of that application within the same period. This application will be heard on 20 September, 2016.

    Khajuria also submitted that Taj TV may be directed to file on oath all the documents and information as mentioned in para 6 of this second application with a view to ensure supply of signals on non- discriminatory and reasonable basis in the State of Karnataka.

  • TDSAT orders Asianet systems’ audit in dispute with Taj TV

    TDSAT orders Asianet systems’ audit in dispute with Taj TV

    NEW DELHI: The Broadcast Engineering Consultants (India) Ltd (BECIL) has been directed by the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal to carry out commercial audit of the system of Asianet Satellite Communication Ltd following its miscellaneous application against Taj TV Pvt Ltd.

    Tribunal member B B Srivastava said in his order of 6 September that a report should be submitted within four weeks taking into account the concerns raised by Taj TV and the reply of the petitioner. Taj TV will bear the cost subject to final adjudication by the tribunal regarding the responsibility for payment of the cost of audit.

    Hearing on this application has been listed for 18 October, 2016.

    The order came after Asianet counsel Shirin Khajuria submitted that her client had reservations to the contentions by Taj TV in its reply and that these were mala fide. She said her client was not averse to the audit by BECIL.

    With reference to another pending application, Taj TV was directed to file its reply within a week. Taj TV Counsel Upender Thakur submitted that he would make available in a sealed cover to the tribunal documents enumerated in para 6 of that application within the same period. This application will be heard on 20 September, 2016.

    Khajuria also submitted that Taj TV may be directed to file on oath all the documents and information as mentioned in para 6 of this second application with a view to ensure supply of signals on non- discriminatory and reasonable basis in the State of Karnataka.

  • DishTV kick launches special offerings for Karnataka

    DishTV kick launches special offerings for Karnataka

    MUMBAI: In order to cater to the needs of multilingual entertainment requirements for the Karnataka TV viewers/ subscribers; DishTV has come up with special offering in the state of Karnataka. These offerings will not only give maximum choice but will also offer them complete flexibility to choose the language of their choice. With this central theme, DishTV proudly stands for “Any language you speak, We have a pack for you.”

    In order to bridge the language barrier in the state of Karnataka with respect to entertainment, DishTV is all set to offer new and exciting offerings. These offerings are available to all viewers/ subscribers over and above with the existing base packs of Rs.99/ Rs.139/ Rs.169.

    Speaking on the addition, DishTV India CEO Arun Kumar Kapoor said, “Over the years we have observed the trend of the viewer preferences prevailing in the Karnataka market. They have an inclination for regional content. Karnataka being a highly multi-lingual state and keeping in mind the multi-lingual entertainment requirement in the state, DishTV has always been at the forefront to provide innovative solutions. In order to enhance the TV viewing experience for our subscribers in regional markets and to ensure that they enjoy seamless services with uninterrupted entertainment at cost effective rates DishTV has come with these special Kannada offerings.”

    Kannada Special offerings at attractive price points are as follows:

    Ø Kannada Special with kannada Language pack@ Rs.199 (Total 1 Language pack)

    Ø Kannada Special with kannada and 1 other Language Pack @ Rs.209 (Total 2 Language packs)

    Ø Kannada Special with kannada and 2 other Language packs @ Rs.225 (Total 3 Language packs)

    The subscribers can avail these special Kannada offerings on a reasonable amount of Rs. 199 including all Kannada channels and services, which is further enriched with more content like Kids, Sports, Movies, English News and Infotainment. Further customers will have options to choose Kannada special offering with one more language pack along with Kannada at Rs.209 and two more language packs along with Kannada at Rs. 225. The subscribers can choose from different language packs such as Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia and Marathi.

    On all new acquisition, subscribers can choose up to three language packs (one Kannada and 2 other language packs) till the offer period.

  • DishTV kick launches special offerings for Karnataka

    DishTV kick launches special offerings for Karnataka

    MUMBAI: In order to cater to the needs of multilingual entertainment requirements for the Karnataka TV viewers/ subscribers; DishTV has come up with special offering in the state of Karnataka. These offerings will not only give maximum choice but will also offer them complete flexibility to choose the language of their choice. With this central theme, DishTV proudly stands for “Any language you speak, We have a pack for you.”

    In order to bridge the language barrier in the state of Karnataka with respect to entertainment, DishTV is all set to offer new and exciting offerings. These offerings are available to all viewers/ subscribers over and above with the existing base packs of Rs.99/ Rs.139/ Rs.169.

    Speaking on the addition, DishTV India CEO Arun Kumar Kapoor said, “Over the years we have observed the trend of the viewer preferences prevailing in the Karnataka market. They have an inclination for regional content. Karnataka being a highly multi-lingual state and keeping in mind the multi-lingual entertainment requirement in the state, DishTV has always been at the forefront to provide innovative solutions. In order to enhance the TV viewing experience for our subscribers in regional markets and to ensure that they enjoy seamless services with uninterrupted entertainment at cost effective rates DishTV has come with these special Kannada offerings.”

    Kannada Special offerings at attractive price points are as follows:

    Ø Kannada Special with kannada Language pack@ Rs.199 (Total 1 Language pack)

    Ø Kannada Special with kannada and 1 other Language Pack @ Rs.209 (Total 2 Language packs)

    Ø Kannada Special with kannada and 2 other Language packs @ Rs.225 (Total 3 Language packs)

    The subscribers can avail these special Kannada offerings on a reasonable amount of Rs. 199 including all Kannada channels and services, which is further enriched with more content like Kids, Sports, Movies, English News and Infotainment. Further customers will have options to choose Kannada special offering with one more language pack along with Kannada at Rs.209 and two more language packs along with Kannada at Rs. 225. The subscribers can choose from different language packs such as Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia and Marathi.

    On all new acquisition, subscribers can choose up to three language packs (one Kannada and 2 other language packs) till the offer period.

  • Star India files 100 plus FIRs against pay channels piracy in Karnataka, AP, MP

    Star India files 100 plus FIRs against pay channels piracy in Karnataka, AP, MP

    MUMBAI:  Continuing its no-tolerance stand against illegal transmission/re-transmission of Pay TV Channels by cable operators indulging in piracy of STAR TV Signals, officials of Star TV filed complaints against cable operators in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, which led to police raids on their premises, arrests and seizures of equipment.  The raids were conducted at the control rooms of RST Digital (Karnataka), Ganesh Communication (AP) and Tanishq Communications (MP), who were found indulging in illegal transmission/re-transmission of the Star Pay Channels. (Details of initial investigations and action taken, below)

    Over the last 12 months, Star India’s anti-piracy campaign has resulted in 100+ FIRs against pirating networks across the country.

    The rampant issue of piracy in India has deprived the broadcast industry of reach as well as revenue worth thousands of crores. It is widely believed that the Piracy menace impacts the Television medium the most with cable operators under-reporting their subscribers as well as indulging in illegal transmission/re-transmission of the Pay Channels, resulting in significant losses to the broadcasters as well as the government exchequer. 

    While the implementation of Digitally Addressable Systems (DAS) in the country will be a big corrective and preventive step, the implementation of DAS all over the country is yet to be done. In the interim, Star India, since the last few years, has adopted a policy of “zero tolerance” against operators indulging in illegal transmission/re-transmission of the Star Pay Channels.

    STAR TV’s proactive steps are expected to reap significant benefits for the entire broadcast industry. 

    Here are the details on the raids conducted by Star India – 

    Karnataka

    Initial investigations

    Star India conducted discreet investigations at Kakarla town and identified that RST digital (located at No.64/8, Simaz Complex, Taluk Office, Karkala, Udupi District, Karnataka, India- 574104), which has a subscriber base of over 2500 households, was indulging in piracy through DTH. The operator was carrying illegal signals of Star India channels Star Plus, Star Sports 1, Life Ok, Suvarna & Asianet, along with Sony, Zee and Colors channels.

    RST Digital has monopoly in the Karkala region and so far not allowed any new network to set up a control room in this region. It is rumored to have high connections with the ruling political party in chair.

    Action taken

    Post the initial investigations, Star India officials filed a First Information Report (FIR no. 135/2016 dated 25.05.2016) against RST Digital at Karkala Police Station, under section 379 of IPC r/w Sections 37,51,63,65,69 of the Copyright Act, which resulted in a raid at the premises of the operator. During the raid, the operator resisted police entry into the control room and arguments were exchanged. Piracy equipment including DTH Set Top Boxes (of Sun Direct), Umbrellas, Amplifier, Modulator, Star Boxes etc. were seized.  RST Digital’s owner Vijay Shetty is in remand since 25th May 2016 and his bail application has been rejected.

    Andhra Pradesh

    Initial investigations

    Star India’s investigations at Rayadurg town in Ananthapur District, AP (on the border of Bellary district, Karnataka) revealed that local cable operator Ganesh Communication, which has a subscriber base of over 10,000 households, was indulging in piracy through DTH. The operator was transmitting illegal signals carrying a total of 15 channels including Star India channels Star Plus, Suvarna and MAA TV along with Sony, Zee and Gemini. 

    Action taken

    Post the initial investigations, Star India officials filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Ganesh Communication at the Rayadurg police station, under section 420 IPC and 63, 69 of the Copyright Act, which resulted in a raid at the premises of the operator. Piracy equipment including DTH Set Top Boxes (of Sun Direct & Videocon), Umbrellas, Amplifier, Modulator etc. were seized. During the raid, the operator resisted the entry of the Police in the control room and arguments were exchanged. The SHO (Mahanandi) then reported the matter to the Deputy Superintendent of Police and entered the control room forcefully, seized the equipment and arrested a Technician. The new owners of the network are well connected and have direct connection through MSO associations as well as ministers in AP government  

    Before Star India’s action, Sun Network’s Anti-Piracy team tried to conduct a raid on Ganesh Communication but failed. 

    Madhya Pradesh

    Initial investigations

    Star India discovered that Tanishq Communications (located at Itarsi town in Hoshangabad District, Madhya Pradesh) was indulging in the illegal transmission of channels such as Star Sports 3, Star Plus and Life Ok, through Area transgression by SV Enterprises, Hoshangabad. Tanishq Communications has a strong subscriber base of over 15,000 households in the state.  The proprietor of Tanishq Communication, Mahesh Chouksey is highly influential in the area and also well-connected with the ruling Political party.  

    Action taken

    Star India officials have been pursuing the matter with local police since August 2015 on 25 May 2016 filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Tanishq Communication under section Sec 63 & 65 of Copy right Act, 1957. The officials also met with the Superintendent of Police (SP), Inspector General of Police (IGP) & Director General of Police (DGP), which resulted in a raid at the premises of the operator. Piracy equipment including one Node, one Transmitter, one Channel Mixer were seized, and a Technician was arrested.

  • Star India files 100 plus FIRs against pay channels piracy in Karnataka, AP, MP

    Star India files 100 plus FIRs against pay channels piracy in Karnataka, AP, MP

    MUMBAI:  Continuing its no-tolerance stand against illegal transmission/re-transmission of Pay TV Channels by cable operators indulging in piracy of STAR TV Signals, officials of Star TV filed complaints against cable operators in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, which led to police raids on their premises, arrests and seizures of equipment.  The raids were conducted at the control rooms of RST Digital (Karnataka), Ganesh Communication (AP) and Tanishq Communications (MP), who were found indulging in illegal transmission/re-transmission of the Star Pay Channels. (Details of initial investigations and action taken, below)

    Over the last 12 months, Star India’s anti-piracy campaign has resulted in 100+ FIRs against pirating networks across the country.

    The rampant issue of piracy in India has deprived the broadcast industry of reach as well as revenue worth thousands of crores. It is widely believed that the Piracy menace impacts the Television medium the most with cable operators under-reporting their subscribers as well as indulging in illegal transmission/re-transmission of the Pay Channels, resulting in significant losses to the broadcasters as well as the government exchequer. 

    While the implementation of Digitally Addressable Systems (DAS) in the country will be a big corrective and preventive step, the implementation of DAS all over the country is yet to be done. In the interim, Star India, since the last few years, has adopted a policy of “zero tolerance” against operators indulging in illegal transmission/re-transmission of the Star Pay Channels.

    STAR TV’s proactive steps are expected to reap significant benefits for the entire broadcast industry. 

    Here are the details on the raids conducted by Star India – 

    Karnataka

    Initial investigations

    Star India conducted discreet investigations at Kakarla town and identified that RST digital (located at No.64/8, Simaz Complex, Taluk Office, Karkala, Udupi District, Karnataka, India- 574104), which has a subscriber base of over 2500 households, was indulging in piracy through DTH. The operator was carrying illegal signals of Star India channels Star Plus, Star Sports 1, Life Ok, Suvarna & Asianet, along with Sony, Zee and Colors channels.

    RST Digital has monopoly in the Karkala region and so far not allowed any new network to set up a control room in this region. It is rumored to have high connections with the ruling political party in chair.

    Action taken

    Post the initial investigations, Star India officials filed a First Information Report (FIR no. 135/2016 dated 25.05.2016) against RST Digital at Karkala Police Station, under section 379 of IPC r/w Sections 37,51,63,65,69 of the Copyright Act, which resulted in a raid at the premises of the operator. During the raid, the operator resisted police entry into the control room and arguments were exchanged. Piracy equipment including DTH Set Top Boxes (of Sun Direct), Umbrellas, Amplifier, Modulator, Star Boxes etc. were seized.  RST Digital’s owner Vijay Shetty is in remand since 25th May 2016 and his bail application has been rejected.

    Andhra Pradesh

    Initial investigations

    Star India’s investigations at Rayadurg town in Ananthapur District, AP (on the border of Bellary district, Karnataka) revealed that local cable operator Ganesh Communication, which has a subscriber base of over 10,000 households, was indulging in piracy through DTH. The operator was transmitting illegal signals carrying a total of 15 channels including Star India channels Star Plus, Suvarna and MAA TV along with Sony, Zee and Gemini. 

    Action taken

    Post the initial investigations, Star India officials filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Ganesh Communication at the Rayadurg police station, under section 420 IPC and 63, 69 of the Copyright Act, which resulted in a raid at the premises of the operator. Piracy equipment including DTH Set Top Boxes (of Sun Direct & Videocon), Umbrellas, Amplifier, Modulator etc. were seized. During the raid, the operator resisted the entry of the Police in the control room and arguments were exchanged. The SHO (Mahanandi) then reported the matter to the Deputy Superintendent of Police and entered the control room forcefully, seized the equipment and arrested a Technician. The new owners of the network are well connected and have direct connection through MSO associations as well as ministers in AP government  

    Before Star India’s action, Sun Network’s Anti-Piracy team tried to conduct a raid on Ganesh Communication but failed. 

    Madhya Pradesh

    Initial investigations

    Star India discovered that Tanishq Communications (located at Itarsi town in Hoshangabad District, Madhya Pradesh) was indulging in the illegal transmission of channels such as Star Sports 3, Star Plus and Life Ok, through Area transgression by SV Enterprises, Hoshangabad. Tanishq Communications has a strong subscriber base of over 15,000 households in the state.  The proprietor of Tanishq Communication, Mahesh Chouksey is highly influential in the area and also well-connected with the ruling Political party.  

    Action taken

    Star India officials have been pursuing the matter with local police since August 2015 on 25 May 2016 filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Tanishq Communication under section Sec 63 & 65 of Copy right Act, 1957. The officials also met with the Superintendent of Police (SP), Inspector General of Police (IGP) & Director General of Police (DGP), which resulted in a raid at the premises of the operator. Piracy equipment including one Node, one Transmitter, one Channel Mixer were seized, and a Technician was arrested.

  • Aircel launches combo pack 123 offering unlimited calling, data & videos

    Aircel launches combo pack 123 offering unlimited calling, data & videos

    MUMBAI: Delivering on its commitment to offer the best value-for-money products and services, Aircel has introduced yet another exciting product – Aircel Combo Pack 123 that offers ‘unlimited’ benefits. The company has launched a recharge coupon of Rs.123 that offers unlimitedLocal Aircel to Aircel calling and unlimited Data (High speed for the first 500MB)* from 11 pm to 6 am. Going a step ahead to offer something ‘extra’, the pack also offers free downloads* of songs and videos all night from an exclusive portal as an additional benefit. 

    The new product has been carefully designed, keeping customer demands in focus, as the company continues to live up to its promise of listening to its customers. The special product comes with a validity of 14 Days in Karnataka.

    Commenting on the launch of the Aircel combo pack 123, Aircel chief marketing officer Anupam Vasudev said, “At Aircel, our steadfast endeavor has been to catch the pulse of the customer needs for all that we offer, which must eventually delight them. We have seen great success in the past on products that ease phone usage at night, especially with the youth, and hence, we put together a product based on this trend. Our latest product, AircelCombo Pack 123, is an extraordinary one as it combines the three major services of the mobile phone today – Voice, Data and VAS, and offers this entire bouquet to customers at a highly affordable price. We’re confident that our customers will find a great deal of convenience and value-for-money.”

    Aircel Combo Pack 123 been introduced as part of Aircel’s highly cost-effective propositions that areintroducedafter gathering profound insights on customer demand in the market. 

     

  • Aircel launches combo pack 123 offering unlimited calling, data & videos

    Aircel launches combo pack 123 offering unlimited calling, data & videos

    MUMBAI: Delivering on its commitment to offer the best value-for-money products and services, Aircel has introduced yet another exciting product – Aircel Combo Pack 123 that offers ‘unlimited’ benefits. The company has launched a recharge coupon of Rs.123 that offers unlimitedLocal Aircel to Aircel calling and unlimited Data (High speed for the first 500MB)* from 11 pm to 6 am. Going a step ahead to offer something ‘extra’, the pack also offers free downloads* of songs and videos all night from an exclusive portal as an additional benefit. 

    The new product has been carefully designed, keeping customer demands in focus, as the company continues to live up to its promise of listening to its customers. The special product comes with a validity of 14 Days in Karnataka.

    Commenting on the launch of the Aircel combo pack 123, Aircel chief marketing officer Anupam Vasudev said, “At Aircel, our steadfast endeavor has been to catch the pulse of the customer needs for all that we offer, which must eventually delight them. We have seen great success in the past on products that ease phone usage at night, especially with the youth, and hence, we put together a product based on this trend. Our latest product, AircelCombo Pack 123, is an extraordinary one as it combines the three major services of the mobile phone today – Voice, Data and VAS, and offers this entire bouquet to customers at a highly affordable price. We’re confident that our customers will find a great deal of convenience and value-for-money.”

    Aircel Combo Pack 123 been introduced as part of Aircel’s highly cost-effective propositions that areintroducedafter gathering profound insights on customer demand in the market.