Prasar Bharati tries to get DTH plan in place

The Prasar Bharati board yesterday gave the corporation the go-ahead to explore a DTH service in partnership with non-broadcasters. The corporation is believed to be exploring alliances with government run outfits such as MTNL, VSNL, among others. Of course, it could also make an offer to private firms such as HFCL or Reliance, thought the latter says that DTH is a non-starter as government clearance for Ku-band DTH has come too late, and other technically attractive options are available currently.