BACKGROUND
In pursuance of the directions of the Honble Delhi
High Court dated July 20, 2006, Conditional Access
System (CAS) will come into force with effect from
December 31, 2006 in the notified areas of Mumbai, Delhi
and Chennai. A list of the notified areas is available
on Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) website along
with the tariff order issued on August 31, 2006.
The Union Government appointed (TRAI) as the official
regulator for broadcasting and cable in January
2004.Since then after the Delhi High Court order dated
July 20, 2006; TRAI has issued a series of consumer
friendly orders; regulations and guidelines to ensure
best possible choice to consumers.
SYSTEM
CAS is a system through which one can control
the delivery of channels to only those subscribers who
demand and pay for such channels. All new emerging
delivery platforms like DTH/IPTV use CAS.
WORKING
All free to air (FTA) channels continue to be
received as earlier (they will not require a Set Top
Box) by paying a monthly rental of Rs.77/- plus taxes.
All pay channels to be viewed only through a Set Top Box
installed to the TV set by paying at additional amount
of Rs.5/- per channel.
Each subscriber will buy
his own content. Broadcasters will get paid for the
content based on subscription levels
CONSUMER BENEFITS
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The freedom to choose individual
channels |
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Customers
may opt out of channels they do not wish to see. |
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Tariffs
fixed by TRAI |
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Reduction in rates
for middle & low income groups |
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Common rates for
customers in all areas |
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After CAS the rate increase by pay channels will be
lower |
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A
channel that increases its rate very high will
get unsubscribed |
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Quality
of channels will also increase in order to
attract subscription |
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New pay channels
can be launched without burdening all consumers |
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Some pay channels
may go free |
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Using authorized
Set Top Boxes only can a subscriber receive
these pay channels |
CAS will therefore empower the consumer and provide
him with:
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The ability to budget his cable
bill |
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International Viewing Experience |
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DVD quality picture, Stereo
sound |
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Electronic Programming Guide at
no extra cost |
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Parental lock facility |
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Interactive Gamming |
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Expanded channel capacity |
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Consistent picture quality
across all channels |
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And future products like pay
-per-view. |
SET TOP BOX (STB) SCHEMES
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Rental schemes
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Outright |
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Scheme 1 |
Scheme 2
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| Refundable
deposit |
Rs.999 |
Rs.250
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Rs.2000 |
| Monthly rent |
Rs.30 |
Rs.45
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| Max period for
rent |
5 yrs |
5 yrs
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| Activation
charges |
nil
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nil
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nil
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| Installation
charges |
nil
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nil
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nil
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| Repair charges
(upto 5 yrs) |
nil
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nil
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nil
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| Deduction pm fm
refundable deposit |
Rs.12.50 |
Rs.3 |
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Quality of Services
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Itemized bill
and receipt on monthly basis |
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Connection within 2
days of completing formalities or rebate of
Rs.15 per day for first 5 days and thereafter
Rs.10 per day |
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Complaints to be
responded within 8 hours |
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Billing complaints
max 7 days |
Click here to
view your pay TV 'Value Packages' of channels
Click here to download your customer registration form
FAQ's
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