GTPL Introduces High-Definition (HD) Cable TV in Kolkata Metropolitan Area with HD Digital Set Top Boxes from Cisco

GTPL is one of the pioneers of HD TV deployment. With several broadcasters looking at launching HD channels, introduction of HD Cable TV will provide a competitive advantage to GTPL vis--vis other cable operators as well as DTH providers.

Supporting Quotes

Mr. Anirudh Sinh Jadeja, Managing Director, GTPL: “We see tremendous potential in the eastern region. GTPL-KCBPL has been a very successful joint venture and we have attained a leadership position in Kolkata Metropolitan Area (KMA) in a short timeframe.

Our partners and consumers have shown tremendous faith in us. With the introduction of HD TV, we hope to further enhance consumer entertainment and increase satisfaction. We are proud to be one of the first players to rollout digitalization in KMA, in line with the digitization drive by Government of India. And we believe, that with digitization, our partners and viewers stand to benefit from more opportunities, products and value.”

Mr. Sandeep Arora, vice president, Service Provider, Cisco India & SAARC: “Our engagement with GTPL has the potential to transform cable industry in India. Cisco offers an End-to-End portfolio of cable solutions - from content acquisition to distribution to consumer TV – and hence is uniquely positioned in the market. In line with our commitment to our customers, we have developed an innovative business model for GTPL, which will allow them to benefit immensely from digitization and offer several new improved services to its consumers.”

About GTPL

GTPL is India’s fastest-growing MSO (multiservice provider) in India with dominant market shares in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Vidarbha, Kolkata, parts of West Bengal, and has very recently penetrated markets of Jharkhand and Assam regions. GTPL is very proud of its strategic acquisition of KCBPL which has grown steadily in terms of markets shares. Its near-future plan includes important cable networks in large cities and towns of eastern India. GTPL is committed to bringing in the latest digital technology in both existing and new markets to its valued business partners and has the highest penetration of digital subscribers in the respective markets. GTPL is continuously engaged in offering the highest-quality digital service to its valued subscribers, who largely comprise local cable operators.

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