Tuesday, October 23, 2012

I&B Ministry Sets Up a Control Room with a Toll Free Number to Monitor Digitization


The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has been monitoring the progress of implementation of digitization of Cable TV Networks in four metros of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. As the cut off date for the digital switch over in four metro cities is fast approaching, in order to facilitate a seamless transition on the due date of 31st October 2012, the Ministry has set up a Control Room with effect from 15th October 2012 with a Toll Free Telephone Number 1-800-180-4343. The Control Room will function on all days, including holidays, from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm to address and clarify various queries relating to acquisition of Set Top Boxes, various schemes of purchase of STBs, package rates offered by MSOs etc. Consumers and other stakeholders can call on this toll free number during this period. Representatives of 5 national level MSOs namely DEN, In Cable, Hathway, Digi Cable, and Siti Cable are also available in the Control Room during this period to address any specific queries relating to their respective networks/services.

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