Cable operators approach HC after broadcasters disconnect signals

The Cable Operator Association of Gujarat Monday said a special civil application has been filed in the Gujarat High Court after broadcasters including Zee, Sony, and Star, among others, increased the prices of paid channels by 60-70 per cent.

“We have already lost 40 per cent of our business to DTH and OTT platforms. Any increase in prices of channels shown through cable TV platforms will further dent our business as our subscribers will migrate to DTH and OTT platforms. This is an indirect way of eliminating cable operators from business,” said Pramod Pandya, president of the association.

Pandya said the basic package of channels that currently costs Rs 400, will become Rs 600 or more, after the hike.