[Via Satellite 03-28-2014] Thaicom<\/b> will begin broadcasting Digital Terrestrial TV (DTT) system signals on a trial basis in accordance with Thailand\u2019s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission\u2019s (NBTC)<\/b> Must Carry rule. With the implementation of this rule, all terrestrial-based digital TV programs must reach every Thai household equipped with compatible devices from April 1.<\/p>\n
\u201cThaicom recognizes that this is an important step for Thailand\u2019s broadcasting industry, and we are well-prepared for this new change,\u201d said Paiboon Panuwattanawong, CTO of Thaicom. \u201cWe are supporting growth of the broadcasting industry to ensure smooth transition from analogue to digital.\u201d<\/p>\n
Thaicom has worked closely with TV platform and set-top-box providers to rearrange channel numbers to support satellite network transmissions for digital TV channels to bring improved viewing to the public. The company has also informed all set-top-box platform operators to update the latest channel numbers to existing set-top-boxes through over-the-air (OTA) upgrade signals. This process will be conducted in two phases, with the first phase aimed at viewers receiving broadcasts via the C-band frequency from Thaicom\u2019s satellites, and the second phase for those receiving signals from the Ku-band. Since more than 90 percent of viewers already use set-top-boxes with an OTA feature, they simply need to unplug the set-top-box for a few moments then reconnect to reset the new channel numbers. Viewers without OTA-enabled set-top-boxes, however, will have to contact their service provider or installer to refine the satellite tuning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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