Humax to supply set-top boxes for Tata Sky DTH

Mumbai: Humax will supply the set-top boxes for the Tata Sky direct-to-home (DTH) service due in mid 2006. It will also provide after-sales service and support network for Tata Sky customers. Humax Co Ltd of Korea is one of the world's leading digital satellite set-top box manufacturers, exporting its products to over 90 countries.

Tata Sky Ltd, the joint venture between the Tata Group and Star TV group, has announced ambitious plans to build a high quality digital infrastructure in the country for its DTH service.

" We are committed to building a state-of-the-art DTH operation in India and offer customers with the best satellite TV services available," says Vikram Kaushik, CEO, Tata Sky Ltd. "Our DTH service will completely redefine the television viewing experience in India and our agreement with Humax takes us a step closer to our goal."

"We are excited to be a part of one of the largest DTH businesses in India,"

Dr J U Kim, head, Digital Media Business Unit, said, "Our world-wide set-top box experience and expertise in the development of the most advanced digital television solutions will play a pivotal role in Tata Sky's new business growth."

Founded in 1989, Humax is listed on the Korean stock exchange (KOSDAQ). Its international headquarters and research and design facilities are based in Korea with offices in Australia, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US.

It has production facilities in Korea, India, China and Poland. HUMAX. It closed 2005 with consolidated revenue of $654 million, and has projected its 2006 revenues to over $900 million