In February, the multi system operator (MSO) DEN Networks is expected to launch its 4K Android-based Hybrid set top boxes (STBs), which will support both cable TV and Internet-based TV.
Before DEN, direct to home (DTH) operators Tata Sky and Videocon d2h had also launched 4K STBs. Also, Airtel Digital TV has launched a hybrid STB which allows subscribers to access online content on TV screens.
According to DEN Networks CEO SN Sharma, “We have started a non-commercial field trial of our new product 4K Android Based Hybrid STB, which will support both cable TV and Internet-based TV. We have seeded boxes across the country to gauge the experience and see if there are any finer points to be uploaded in the software and very soon by the middle of February or so we will be formally announcing the price and that will be formal go ahead of the box.”
The MSO has 13 million cable homes and 8.4 million active subscribers, and it is working on a long term strategy to grow the broadband business. The business plan will be announced in the exit quarter of FY18. DEN has net subscriber base of 2.15 lakh of which approximately 60% are active subscribers.
According to DEN Networks CEO SN Sharma, “We have started a non-commercial field trial of our new product 4K Android Based Hybrid STB, which will support both cable TV and Internet-based TV. We have seeded boxes across the country to gauge the experience and see if there are any finer points to be uploaded in the software and very soon by the middle of February or so we will be formally announcing the price and that will be formal go ahead of the box.”
The MSO has 13 million cable homes and 8.4 million active subscribers, and it is working on a long term strategy to grow the broadband business. The business plan will be announced in the exit quarter of FY18. DEN has net subscriber base of 2.15 lakh of which approximately 60% are active subscribers.
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