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MUMBAI: Multi-system operator (MSO) Hathway Cable & Datacom today argued that it was being discriminated against by vertically aligned broadcasters in content pricing vis-à-vis other MSOs like Siti Cable and DEN Networks.
Continuing its argument in the Taj Television matter, Hathway counsel Arun Kathpalia stated that while it was being charged Rs 35 on cost-per-subscriber (CPS) basis by MediaPro, MSOs like Siti Cable and DEN were given preferential treatment at Rs 30.5 CPS.
Kathpalia contended that despite being the MSO with the largest subscriber base, it was being made to pay more compared to MSOs who have much smaller base.
The MSO alleged that it was being discriminated against as it is not vertically aligned with any broadcaster while MSOs like Siti Cable and DEN are aligned with Zee and Star.
It further argued that an agreement under the Reference Interconnect Order (RIO) should be for a la carte as well as bouquet.
It also stated that the broadcasters should make their rate card available to all MSOs.
Kathpalia averred that the DAS regulation mandates that broadcasters provide content to MSOs on non-discriminatory basis and on reasonable terms.
Taj Television had earlier claimed Rs 110
Hathway says it is being made to pay more than DEN and Siti | TelevisionPost.com
Continuing its argument in the Taj Television matter, Hathway counsel Arun Kathpalia stated that while it was being charged Rs 35 on cost-per-subscriber (CPS) basis by MediaPro, MSOs like Siti Cable and DEN were given preferential treatment at Rs 30.5 CPS.
Kathpalia contended that despite being the MSO with the largest subscriber base, it was being made to pay more compared to MSOs who have much smaller base.
The MSO alleged that it was being discriminated against as it is not vertically aligned with any broadcaster while MSOs like Siti Cable and DEN are aligned with Zee and Star.
It further argued that an agreement under the Reference Interconnect Order (RIO) should be for a la carte as well as bouquet.
It also stated that the broadcasters should make their rate card available to all MSOs.
Kathpalia averred that the DAS regulation mandates that broadcasters provide content to MSOs on non-discriminatory basis and on reasonable terms.
Taj Television had earlier claimed Rs 110
Hathway says it is being made to pay more than DEN and Siti | TelevisionPost.com
