Digital television transition in India began in 2010.
History
Digital satellite and cable TV The Television Networks (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2011 has made digital satellite and cable television transition mandatory in four phases. It was implemented after multiple extensions of analogue switch-off dates. The broadcasters, Multi System Operators (MSOs), and Local Cable Operators (LCOs) were ordered by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to end analogue transmission completely on 31 March 2017. +Phased implementationPhaseAreaRegulatory direction for Analogue Switch-offActual Implementation DateI4 metros – Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai30 June 201231 October 2012 (Delhi and Mumbai); 15 February 2013 (Kolkata); 17 August 2017 (Chennai)II38 cities with a population of more than 1 million31 March 20131 January 2014IIIAll other urban areas across India with a municipality30 September 201431 January 2017IVRest of India31 December 201431 March 2017
Digital terrestrial TV The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India had set the deadlines for the completion of the transition to digital-terrestrial TV Phase I (Metro cities) by 31 December 2019, Phase II (cities having a population of more than one million) by 31 December 2021, and Phase III (the rest of India) by 31 December 2023.
See also Digital television transition
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