CAS (Conditional Access System) was supposed to be a boon for the viewer, with the promise of cheaper cable. Option of choosing only the pay channels one wants to watch. More accountability of the cable operator towards the braodcaster.

Instead it has brought uncertainity... worst case being talked about is that the four cities just drop of the Satellite TV map of the country on July 14th (the date of implementation in the four metros). Bah!

Thank God I never bought a TV...

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