PEMRA Finalised
PEMRA Finalised Specifications for Digital Cable TV Set-Top Boxes: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has finalized specifications for digital cable TV set-top boxes in pursuance of its endeavours to meet the cable TV digitalisation deadline of September 30 and ensure maximum facilitation and protection of subscribers’ rights.
It is said that maximum facilitation and protection of subscribers’ rights were kept in mind while deciding the minimum standards for the set-top boxes.
The technical standards/specifications of Digital Set Top boxes have been drafted in line with international practices to safeguard the legitimate objective such as quality of service, un-interrupted operation of the equipment, safety and competitiveness. The set-top box shall be compatible and ensure compliance with the minimum technical standards as prescribed by the Authority.
PEMRA in its customized standards has made it compulsory for all cable operators and equipment providers to meet certain performance and audio/video decoding requirements, equipment conformity, electronic program guide and logical channel numbering etc.
Once the draft standards are approved by the Authority in its upcoming meeting on March 30th, the same shall be available on PEMRA website (www.pemra.gov.pk) for easy access of stakeholders including the public and subscribers. —PR
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