DD DTH IN MPEG 4 TECHNOLOGY

150 channels on DD Direct+ by end December 2011.
Another 100 channels will be added on DD Direct+ by end December 2012.
HIGHLIGHTS

80 Existing Channels Remain On MPEG-2
170 New Channels On MPEG-4
Transmissions Continue From INSAT-4A
Private Sector To Operate & Maintain The Service, On Contract



OPERATE & MAINTAIN CONTRACT

Doordarshan with its high public sector overheads has realised that its costs to operate and maintain DD Direct+ are steep. As a result, it has taken a decision to contract out the operation and maintenance of DD Direct+ to a private sector operator. This will most probably be an existing private sector DTH platform, since they already have the necessary expertise.

Bids will soon be invited, and the contract is likely to be finalised before end 2011.

ONLY PROMISES?

Skeptics point out that the past several years Doordarshan has defaulted on almost all its promises regarding the growth of DD Direct+. However, the recent financial bonanza from its eauctions has spurred the slumbering broadcaster into action. Will we see 150 channels on DD Direct+ by end December this year ?n

Source: http://www.scatmag.com/article5.htm