Reducing C-band spectrum will hurt biz, broadcasters tell I&B Ministry

Mumbai: Broadcasters and teleport operators have told the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) that any move to reduce the bandwidth available to C-band communication satellites from 500 MHz to 200 MHz will hurt their business.

Currently, C-band spectrum in the 3700-4200 MHz range is allotted to broadcasting services.

The MIB had last week sought information from broadcasters and teleport operators on whether their current and future assignments can be accommodated within 4000-4200 MHz.

The industry opined that reducing the C-band spectrum will have ramifications for the business of the sector as they will need to make investments in additional teleports because the current network will not be sufficient for accommodating existing and additional TV channels in 4000-4200 MHz.