A single frequency band can be used to transmit 8-10 digital feeds reducing bandwidth costs for content providers such as television companies.
The pilot broadcast will carry a total of nine television channels including three foreign channels on a single UHF (Ultra High Frequency) band.
The terrestrial digital feed can be received through a set-top box and a normal antenna which enables rural masses to get access at a relatively low cost, similar to that of a television reception booster.
"It will not be a revenue generating effort but be on a cost basis," Hans Wijayasuriya, chief executive of Dialog said.
The project will be based on a low cost 'benefit sharing' basis with the local and foreign television feeds, Nushad Perera, chief executive of DialogTV sai