This is a discussion on Changed Cable Operator: What to do with old STB within the CAS forums, part of the Direct to home, Satellite, Cable and iptv category; Hello guys. I am from Kolkata(Kidderpore area) I had bought 2 set top boxes from my local cable operator(National Cable) ...
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Rep Power: 0 | Hello guys. I am from Kolkata(Kidderpore area) I had bought 2 set top boxes from my local cable operator(National Cable) which was from Galaxzee. Now with their poor service, i opted to change my cable operator(Hamara Armaan) . When i asked the new operator to use 2 old STBs that i have purchased previously, they told me that I have to buy a new STB from them. They informed me that those old stbs are operator-tied and no new connection from a different operator can be activated in them. So basically they tell to junk those stbs, which i have purchased. I cant even exchange them or transfer to other relatives. Is it true.? Do i have any option to use those STBs with a new operator? Are they taking me for a ride? Plz help as the new operator wants me to book a new STB. I want to learn about my options. |
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Rep Power: 9 | dump to cable oprator and go for DTH. will cost u the same. may be a little less also. |
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The STB is useless because of CPE non-interoperability. Sadly this is true - for cable as well as DTH. This means that unless you are willing to shell out moolah for new hardware, you are pretty much tied to the operator. Make a note people - before you jump the gun. The life of a typical STB is 4 years - of course it may live longer or give away later. At that time, think of switching operators. TRAI is trying to make the STB interoperability mandatory a rule but it will not be that easy.
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