Thamizhaga Cable TV (TCCL) Starts Digital Cable TV Service in Tamil Nadu

Thamizhaga Cable TV Communication Pvt. Ltd. (TCCL) starts Digital Cable Service in Tamil Nadu:

TCCL, Cable TV multi-service operators (MSO) started its operation from 18th January, 2013, in Chennai, serving to more than 10 Lakh households through more than 1000 Cable Operator partners. TCCL plans to digitize the entire state of Tamil Nadu in the next 12 months.

TCCL Set Top Box

It had placed orders for set-up boxes to Chinese companies. Before February, 350,000 setup boxes would be delivered and by May, 1 million connections would come under our network, said P Shakilan, state president, Thamizhaga Cable TV Operators.

TCCL’s new digital cable service offers subscribers 500 digital channels, 200 pay TV channels and 24 high definition (HD) channels. Internet, IPTV, video on demand (VoD), online shopping and gaming services are expected to be added in the future.



TCCL ties with Verimatrix:

“TCCL places a strong emphasis on quality of service (QoS) and content.  As such, it was very important to choose a revenue security solution that would enable us to enhance subscriber experience and expand our content library,” said P.  Sakilan, managing director, TCCL. “VCAS was the only revenue security solution that could fulfill these requirements while also giving us the flexibility to launch our multi-screen offering in the future.”

TCCL has selected the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) architecture to provide cardless revenue security for its new digital cable TV service. Deploying VCAS for DVB will enable TCCL to deploy a unified cardless security solution to secure both live and interactive content delivery via a single security head-end, reducing OPEX and CAPEX as TCCL expands its services. Using a cardless security solution also eliminates the burden of managing the logistics of smart cards.

About Verimatrix:

Verimatrix specializes in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-network, multi-screen digital TV services around the globe. The award-winning and independently audited Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) and ViewRight® solutions enable cable, satellite, terrestrial, IPTV and OTT operators to cost-effectively extend their networks and enable new business models. As the established leader in cardless security solutions, the company has leveraged its innovative 3-Dimensional Security approach to provide a harmonized rights platform for premium content delivery to a range of devices over new hybrid network combinations.

“This is a very exciting time for the Indian pay-TV industry, and savvy operators such a TCCL are wise to leverage new technologies during their digitalization efforts,” said Steve Oetegenn, chief sales and marketing officer, Verimatrix. “Doing so creates many opportunities, including expanded service offerings, new business models, increased subscribers, and other competitive advantages.”

Verimatrix is demonstrating its robust revenue security solutions at Convergence India 2013, 16-18 January in New Delhi. Visit booth #C-64 to learn how the VCAS architecture addresses current and future business and technical challenges. Verimatrix will also be hosting the Multi-network Solutions in the Real World Forum on 17 Jan. 2013 from 14:30 – 16:00 hours in Hall 18 on the Upper Floor.  For more details, please visit www.verimatrix.com/CI2013.

 

Maintaining close relationships with major studios, broadcasters, standards organizations and its unmatched partner ecosystem enables Verimatrix to provide a unique perspective on video business issues beyond content security as operators introduce new services to take advantage of the proliferation of connected devices. Verimatrix is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company. For more information, please visit www.verimatrix.com.