Jain TV Group launches DTN

Jain TV Group,India announced launching of direct to network service (DTN) to offer distribution of digital satellite television signals to cable operators in the country, deccanherald.com reports.

Noida Software Technology Park (NSTPL) of the television Group has signed a multi-transponder agreement with Intelsat, a leading provider of satellite services worldwide, for C-band capacity to launch the Headend-In-The-Sky (HITS) platform as JAINHITS. 

Motorola and KIT digital are also partners in the NSTPL’s venture. To start with, the broadcast company will offer 200 standard high definition channels. 

It plans to achieve capacity to offer 500 channels including 30 HD channels and value added services later.