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TRAI Consultation Paper on Interoperability of Set Top Boxes

By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 11 Nov 2019
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a consultation paper to explore technical solutions for achieving interoperability of Set Top Boxes (STBs) in the Indian broadcasting sector. The paper highlights that current STBs are locked to specific service providers due to proprietary Conditional Access Systems (CAS), which restricts consumer choice and contributes to e-waste. It examines various approaches, including card-based solutions, DVB-CI, Downloadable CAS, and Embedded Common Interface (ECI). Stakeholders are invited to provide comments and counter-comments on the proposed interoperability frameworks. The objective is to foster competition, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
City
New Delhi
State
Delhi
purpose of issuance
To solicit stakeholder comments on technical solutions for achieving Set Top Box (STB) interoperability in the Indian broadcasting sector.
Most Important Details
The paper discusses the limitations of current non-interoperable STBs, explores technical solutions like DVB-CI, Downloadable CAS, and ECI, and invites comments by 9th December 2019, with counter-comments due by 23rd December 2019.

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