Dil Hai DTH
| Type | Cable |
|---|---|
| Country |
 India |
| Availability | Awadh |
Launch date | January 2010 |
Former names | DHD (DHD) (1995-2004) |
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Dil Hai DTH, (also known as दिल है डीटीएच and formerly known as DHD) was a wireless cable network broadcaster in India.
Dil hai Dth Networks was incorporated in 1995 as a joint venture between the DHD Foundation and private shareholders with a view to provide subscribers with multiple channels of broadcast television programmes in addition to premium pay-per-view channels. Under new management, the company installed a digital broadcast system under the name of DHD TV aired more than 50 digital channels.
DHDs was the pioneer of introducing MMDS (Multi point & Multi Distribution system) American Technology in India. A license to establish and operate an MMDS (Multi-channel, Multi-point Distribution System) network was obtained from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of Pakistan and the company set up three stations broadcasting 10 to 12 analogue channels from Faizabad, Lucknow and Kanpur. It was estimated that over half a million households installed antennas to receive free-to-air analog signals during this time. Dil hai dth Ltd launched its digital system in the metropolitan areas of Faizabad, Patna, Bhopal and Azamgarh in January 2004 and had plans to launch in several key cities in the Central UP. DHD employed a conditional access system, digital encryption security, real-time subscriber management system and automated menuing.