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Siti Cable, Trinity Platco tie up for distribution and content
NEW DELHI: Siti Cable and Trinity Platco (formerly known as Spectranet) have announced a strategic marketing alliance in ground distribution and content management for the Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi.
According to an official statement, with this alliance, Siti Cable and Trinity Platco would bring together their combined experience in ground distribution and content management, respectively. “This alliance will make the Siti Trinity combine the largest network in Delhi and the NCR,” said Siti Cable executive vice-president Rajiv Khattar in the statement.
The alliance proposes to optimise its services by providing both digital and analogue services to the consumers in an attractive packaging of their joint services. Technically, it would be one service with ground distribution being retained in the manner that the two would not have to carry out any major changes in their existing distribution system, the statement added.
This alliance would allow the customer free choice of service with different genre of content. In addition to the choice of boxes, the two are also planning to offer, in the very near future, value-added services which would enhance the consumer’s viewing experience.
News Broadcasting
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
