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India
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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
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