HITS Operator – A Complete Overview
A HITS (Headend‑In‑The‑Sky) Operator delivers multi‑channel TV via satellite under MIB guidelines, using Ku/C bands to downlink, aggregate, encrypt, and uplink content for cable operators and subscribers nationwide.
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What Is a HITS Operator?
A HITS Operator under Ministry of Information & Broadcasting guidelines receives, decrypts, aggregates, encrypts, and uplinks TV channels via Ku and C band satellites. They serve cable operators or connect directly to subscribers via set‑top boxes.
How HITS Differs from Traditional Cable
Traditional MSOs use terrestrial headends and fiber/coax distribution. HITS replaces local headends with nationwide satellite uplink—simplifying distribution, maintaining QoS, and centralizing Subscriber Management Systems.
Scope of HITS Services
1. Content Aggregation: Purchase, decrypt, bundle, encrypt and uplink channels. 2. Passive Infrastructure: Lease earth station, transponder, encryption tools to MSOs. 3. Dual Service: Combine aggregation and infrastructure offerings.
Key Requirements to Launch HITS
● Company incorporation under Companies Act, 2013 ● Minimum net worth of ₹10 crore ● Compliance with FDI norms ● MIB authorization via TRAI approval
Why HITS Offers Better Coverage
Satellite‑based distribution enables uniform QoS across geographic regions, bypassing terrestrial network limitations and ensuring rapid nationwide deployment.
1. Mandatory Documents for HITS License
● Certificate of Incorporation
● Memorandum & Articles of Association
● Directors’ and shareholders’ list
● Shareholding pattern
● Net worth certificate & audited balance sheet
● Satellite and earth station specifications
● Application processing fee receipt
Step‑by‑Step Licensing Process
1. Compile required documents
2. Complete HITS license application form
3. Submit to TRAI/MIB and obtain acknowledgment
4. Application scrutiny and vetting
5. Receive Letter of Intent
6. Pay entry fee as per LoI
7. Obtain official Registration Certificate
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