HITS Operator in India : All That You Need to Know

A HITS Operator is an entity that operates Headend-in-the-sky and provides signals to local cable television channels so they can broadcast their services. Even though this explanation isn’t simple, it’s the beginning and end of it.

However, when diving deep into this topic, we came up with a plethora of simple explanations that we thought would suit you better. And thus, we decided to write a blog about it.

So, here is everything you need to know about HITS Operator in India.

What is a Headend-in-the-Sky Operator?

A Headend-in-the-sky is a broadcasting technology that can act as a platform for cable operators within a region. Simply put, it supplies signals to the local cable operators and MSOs so that in turn they can provide the same to their subscribers. Read More: DTH Operator

What are the components of a HITS Operator in India?

There are two components of a HITS Operator:

1. Satellite: Where the broadcaster uplinks and sends out the television signals.
2. Earth stations: It’s where the operator receives the signals from the satellite and filters them to transmit to the local cable operators or MSOs.

How does a HITS Operator operate?

There are three ways a HITS Operator does their job:

1. Buying the content and collecting: In this operation mode, the operator:
   1. Buys the contents (channels) from the cable operators
   2. Collect these channels at the HIT earth station
   3. Uplink these channels to the satellite for broadcasting purposes.
2. Passive infrastructure facility: In this mode of operation, the operator:
   1. Supplies passive infrastructure of his satellite to the Multi-System Operators. Passive infrastructure includes:
      1. Earth Station Facilities
      2. Transponder Space

• Resources that that simultaneously encrypt or multi-crypt a TV channel

3. Composite Mode: In this mode of operation, the operator combines the aspects of above two modes and provide comprehensive services to various types of broadcasters. Read More Content: Section 8 Company Registration

How to become a HITS Operator?

Becoming a HITS Operator is not a small scale endeavour. It’s a large scale business that requires a large scale oversight from the government of India.

In other words, you need the approval of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to start your operations. The ministry only issues the approval if you adhere to the following eligibility criteria:

1. You’re operating your business through a Private Limited Company incorporated under Companies Act, 1956
2. The net worth of that company should be at least INR 10 Crore.
3. You must not deal directly with the consumers. Your signals are only meant for either cable operators, MSOs or both.

The documents you need to operate as a HITS Operator in India

1. Incorporation certificate proving that your business entity is a company
2. Memorandum of Association proving that your company’s objective is to operate as an HITS Operator.
3. Article of Association highlighting the rules and regulations of your company
4. List of Directors and shareholders
5. Shareholding pattern
6. Net worth certificate of the company
7. Audited Balance sheet of the company
8. Specifications of earth station and the satellite.

Procedure that you must follow to obtain the HITS 

Provided that you already meet all the requirements and have furnished all the documents, the procedure to obtain the HITS Operator license is as follows:

1. Apply for HITS at the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
2. Wait to receive the letter of intent
3. Submit the entry fees
4. Obtain the registration (you can say license) to operate as a HITS Operator in India.

Conclusion

A HITS in India is an atypical business. Therefore to help you obtain this certification, you need someone with an atypical approach to providing your services. Consult with Registrationwala to obtain HITS Operator license in India. Read More Useful Content: Nidhi Company Registration

Here is all that you need to know about HITS in India. Know the complete information to become a Headend-in-the-sky operator in India.