TRAI proposes to introduce CAS in 55 cities

The Group on Digitalization and Introduction of Voluntary CAS submits its report to TRAI on the implementation of CAS in cable TV network. The major recommendations in the Group’s report are briefly summarized below:

Voluntary CAS would be a non-starter unless the date from which CAS is to be implemented is mandated.

55 cities in the country have been identified i.e. all state capitals, and all other cities with a population of one million and above.

The dates of roll out of CAS for these identified cities to be notified in advance by the Government of India in one go.

The 55 identified cities to be covered in phases over a time frame spread over three years from Oct 2008 to Sept 2011.

Voluntary efforts towards digitalization and introduction of CAS ahead of the mandated date for roll out of CAS to be facilitated by extending the existing CAS regulatory framework.

Framework to facilitate voluntary efforts for introduction of CAS in cities other than identified cities also provided.

The Group has solicited views / comments on the recommendations to facilitate the authority in finalizing its recommendations to Government of India.

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