WCA January 2012

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US$1.4bn loss to the cable pirates

India will account for US$1.4 billion out of a loss of over US$2.1 billion that the Asia Pacific region is estimated to witness in 2011 due to cable piracy, according to CASBAA. Terming piracy as a major concern for the Asia Pacific region, Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) said a lack of market transparency and tolerance for illegal connections to cable systems has resulted in big losses in many countries of the region. In a report, CASBAA noted that piracy remains a major concern for channels and operators in the region with signal theft estimated to be more than US$2.1 billion at the end of 2011.

“India alone will have revenue losses of US$1.4 billion as a result of piracy by the end of 2011,” it said. CASBAA is the association for digital multichannel television, content, platforms, advertising and video delivery across Asia. It promotes growth of pay TV and video content through industry information, networking exchanges and events while promoting global best practices.

CASBAA – India Email : india@casbaa.com Website : www.casbaa.com

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