i enquired to my LCO today
-> About DAS: Not sure about DAS, mostly Analog will continue till december
-> Free STB from Arasu : There is lot of confusion, fights going in arasu cable , and also VK and SCV trying their best to prevent Arasu Free STB scheme in chennai. So it will take time, mostly some high court judgement will come about this, then only it will be clear.
-> Whether he will stick with VK or move to some other MSO: Right now, my lco happy with vk, eventhough vk reducing the channel list in analog, will wait for Arasu Free schema.
About STB cost: My LCO told right now STB cost is 800, and but don't buy now, wait for Free STB scheme from arasu. Mostly Arasu distribute STB with help of Aadhar card, (Home address will be in the aadhar card)