Doordarshan has set in motion the process ofrolling out encrypted MPEG 4 set-top boxes(STB) for its free DTH service Freedish

Dd Free Dish :
Doordarshan has set in motion the process of
rolling out encrypted MPEG 4 set-top boxes
(STB) for its free DTH service Freedish.The plan
is to roll out MPEG 4 STBs within four months.
It will start with 24 channels and then add
capacity in phases. DD Freedish will also get
additional transponders to expand the
service.The pubcaster has floated tender for
appointing authorised STB original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs).“We have issuedtender
for rolling out MPEG 4 STBs. We hope to roll
out MPEG 4 STBs in 3–4 months. The MPEG 4
STBs will have 24 channels to be with. We will
add capacity in phases,” Doordarshan deputy
director general (DTH) AK Jha.
The authorised OEMs will sell Doordarshan-app
roved CAS and firmware/middleware-enabl
edSTBs. The e-application was issued on 20
September, while the e-application will open
on 25 October.The delivery period of STB is
three months. A pre-bid conference for the
tender will be held in Doordarshan Bhawan on
2 October.The target is to provide 250
channels through theMPEG 4 STBs. Freedish
will also get additional transponders for
expanding its service. “We will get additional
transponders for providing 250 channels.
Currently, we have six transponders,” Jha
added.

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