The Hathway HUMAX Set Top Box will provide NDS-developed Electronic Programming Guide (EPG), which will guide viewers to programmes, information, and options of interest to them- without disrupting the programme they are watching.

Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) features:

Programme guide : A list which displays the name, start time, and date of all programmes and also upcoming programmes of all pay channels including their synopsis.

Programme reservations & reminders : Through this feature the viewer can reserve a programme for future viewing. When the programme's start time approaches the viewers gets a reminder message, or the box may also be set to automatically switch to that particular selected programme.

Favourite channels : These are the list of Channels identified by the subscriber according to their viewing preference.

Parental controls : This feature allows subscribers to set passwords, block channels with certain ratings values from being viewed.

Information banners : This on screen banner allows the viewer to browse schedule listing for the channel they are watching and also other pay channels along with their short programme descriptions - all without disturbing their viewing.