What is HITS?

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HITS is a satellite multiplex service that provides cable channels to cable television operations. HITS is a digital delivery platform to distribute multiple channels via satellite straight to cable operators. The essential difference between a HITS operator and the operation of Multi-System Operator (MSO) is that the former transmits the bundle of channels to the cable operators using a satellite, whereas the latter does the same through a cable.

HITS operator’s area of coverage spans the whole country, whereas the MSO’s area of coverage is confined to a limited geographical area (typically a town or a city) close to his headend. Cable operators subscribing to services of a HITS operator will be able to provide a large number of channels with better picture quality and choice of channels to their subscribers than the conventional analogue services. The introduction of HITS services will speed up the process of migration from analogue to digital mode of transmission and distribution of television signals resulting in benefits to all stakeholders including subscribers, cable operators, broadcasters and the Government.

HITS was founded in 1994 and its namesake product is commonly recognized as the pioneer of digital television in the United States. HITS was formerly owned by the old AT&T, but became part of Comcast in 2002 as part of the AT&T Broadband purchase. The HITS headquarters, formerly known as the National Digital Television Center, is now called the Comcast Media Center.

As of 2007, HITS offers 16 standard-definition multiplexes on PanAmSat's Galaxy 16 and SES Americom's AMC 10, as well as 6 digital simulcast multiplexes on AMC-4 and two HD multiplexes on AMC-18 which were added in September 2007. As of 2007, HITS delivers more than 170 digitally compressed video and audio television programming signals to more than 3000 cable operation sites across the US; more than 16 million viewers receive digital cable programming from HITS.

[sushyant View Profile Find User's Posts Find User's Threads PM User E-Mail User]

Is this a new brand launched in India not heard much about HITS Guests cannot see images in the messages. Please register to forum by clicking here to see images.

[rakesh View Profile Find User's Posts Find User's Threads PM User E-Mail User]

i think it is available in major cities of india

[ashik200 View Profile Find User's Posts Find User's Threads PM User E-Mail User]

HITS is available at122 degree asiasat4 ,but the profit get from the hits is very low for cable operators!!