Trai says no blackout of subscribed TV channels after new regulatory framework comes into affect
6 years, 3 months ago

Trai says no blackout of subscribed TV channels after new regulatory framework comes into affect

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Amid speculation that there may be a blackout of subscribed channels when the new regulatory framework for broadcasting and cable services comes into affect, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Wednesday assured consumers that there will be no disruption of TV services due to the order’s implementation. The Trai, in March, 2017, had notified the new regulatory framework for Broadcasting and Cable services and re-notified it on July 3, 2018, prescribing the implementation schedule. Hence, there will be no disruption of TV services due to implementation of the new regulatory framework, Trai said. This will also enable service providers in carrying out the various activities as stipulated in the new regulatory framework in a time-bound manner, the Trai said.

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TRAI releases recommendations for new broadcasting services Act
1 month, 1 week ago

TRAI releases recommendations for new broadcasting services Act

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Friday released its recommendations for the Framework for Service Authorisations for provision of Broadcasting Services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The recommended authorisation framework provides for two distinct sets of terms and conditions: “The Broadcasting Rules” and “The Broadcasting Services Rules”. The salient points of recommendations include that broadcasting service authorisations should be …

Trai for interoperable set-top boxes, voluntary sharing of broadcasting infra
1 month, 1 week ago

Trai for interoperable set-top boxes, voluntary sharing of broadcasting infra

Live Mint  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Friday issued a set of recommendations advocating interoperable set-top boxes to boost consumer choice, voluntary sharing of infrastructure among broadcasters for optimising resources, and dropping the minimum net worth requirement for internet protocol TV service providers, as the country's broadcasting sector comes to be governed under a new law. The regulator released the …

TRAI releases recommendations on “regulatory framework for ground-based broadcasters”
2 months, 2 weeks ago

TRAI releases recommendations on “regulatory framework for ground-based broadcasters”

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Wednesday released its recommendations on “Regulatory framework for Ground-based Broadcasters ”, which is aimed at ensuring that technological advancements are fully leveraged for the delivery of television channels to the distributors. The Ministry had, through a letter May 22, 2024, sought TRAI recommendations on “Regulatory Framework for Ground-based Broadcasters”. The salient points include …

Govt guided by differentiated approach for OTTs, cable TV content regulation: MIB
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt guided by differentiated approach for OTTs, cable TV content regulation: MIB

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The ministry of information and broadcasting told the Rajya Sabha on Friday that the government is guided by “a differentiated approach” for content regulation on over-the-top platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, and cable TV networks. Minister of state for information and broadcasting, L Murugan, in a written response to Trinamool Congress’s Dola Sen, said that …

Four news channels off air in Andhra Pradesh post polls; YSRCP reaches out to TRAI
9 months, 1 week ago

Four news channels off air in Andhra Pradesh post polls; YSRCP reaches out to TRAI

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: Some news channels have gone off air at several places in Andhra Pradesh following the declaration of the results of the Assembly and Parliamentary elections with an opposition YSRCP Parliamentarian alleging coercion by the state government leading to them being blocked. YSRCP Rajya Sabha member S Niranjan Reddy complained to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India over the alleged …

TRAI seeks more inputs for I&B Ministry’s National Broadcasting Policy
11 months, 4 weeks ago

TRAI seeks more inputs for I&B Ministry’s National Broadcasting Policy

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on April 2 launched a second consultation to seek inputs on the National Broadcasting Policy, which the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting seeks to put out later this year. The consultation seeks inputs on the broad objectives of the consultation; suggestions on measuring the broadcast industry’s contributions to the economy; strategies to improve TV …

Telecom Bill 2023: India's move to replace 138-year-old law | 7 key things to know
1 year, 3 months ago

Telecom Bill 2023: India's move to replace 138-year-old law | 7 key things to know

India TV News  

During the winter session of Parliament, the Government introduced the Indian Telecom Bill, 2023, with the aim of replacing the outdated Telegraph Act that dates back 138 years. The bill, presented by Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, focuses on enhancing public safety and introduces new regulations, specifically addressing issues concerning telecom companies and satellite services. 7 Key Things …

‘Selective ban’ of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Selective ban’ of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Friday put out a consultation paper asking if it would be possible for messaging apps such as WhatsApp to be brought under a licensing framework, and whether such apps can be banned “selectively” in places where an Internet shutdown would otherwise have been imposed. TRAI had recommended in September 2020 that there was …

TRAI’s Vaghela eyes reduced compliance burden for broadcasters
1 year, 10 months ago

TRAI’s Vaghela eyes reduced compliance burden for broadcasters

The Hindu  

There should ideally be “complete forbearance” in regulating broadcast tariffs, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India chairperson P. D. Vaghela said on May 3. However, Dr. Vaghela added, there were “diverging interests” among different players in the industry, with broadcasters and satellite TV operators asking for forbearance, and local cable operators and multi-system operators demanding regulations on subscription prices they are …

TRAI releases draft Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

TRAI releases draft Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2023

Live Mint  

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has released draft Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2023, inviting comments of stakeholders. The TRAI notified regulation on quality of service of dial-up and leased line internet access service, 2001 on 10th December 2001. The draft Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2022 regulation is available on TRAI website www.trai.gov.in and shall …

Channel Pricing Disagreements: Kerala High Court Hears Cable TV Federation Amid Disconnection Notices By Broadcasters
2 years, 1 month ago

Channel Pricing Disagreements: Kerala High Court Hears Cable TV Federation Amid Disconnection Notices By Broadcasters

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today held an urgent hearing on a request made by the All Indian Digital Cable Federation which has challenged TRAI's new Tariff Order, under which broadcasters have increased channel prices for cable TV operators.Though the matter was listed for February 22, AIDCF counsels sought an urgent hearing following disconnection notices issued by the Indian Broadcasting and. …

Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 03, 2022 10:25 IST The draft Indian Telecommunications Bill, 2022, which intends to consolidate laws on the provision, development, and expansion of telecommunication services, networks, infrastructure, and spectrum has passed one more stage—public scrutiny. The Bill does not reflect many of the concerns pertaining to surveillance, Internet shutdowns, and licensing and seems in many ways to be …

Bombay High Court Upholds TRAI's Tariff Order Except One Condition In TV Channels' Challenge
3 years, 9 months ago

Bombay High Court Upholds TRAI's Tariff Order Except One Condition In TV Channels' Challenge

Live Law  

In a big win for the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and ordinary consumers, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday upheld the constitutional validity of Section 11 of the TRAI Act regarding the regulator's powers and functions over television broadcasters. The court also upheld TRAI's 2017 and 2020 Tariff Order and regulations but set aside one of the twin conditions …

Television broadcasters in India get together to criticise restrictions on services
5 years, 2 months ago

Television broadcasters in India get together to criticise restrictions on services

Firstpost  

TRAI this month ordered direct-to-home and cable operators to double the number of channels they offer. Some of the biggest television broadcasters operating in India joined forces on Friday to criticise new government regulations that impose restrictions on pay-TV charges, saying the move could put some channels out of business. During Friday’s event, industry executives also said the regulations will …

Trai tariff order drives 15m away from TV
5 years, 6 months ago

Trai tariff order drives 15m away from TV

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The broadcasting sector is in turmoil what with the number of pay TV subscribers falling in millions, barely six months after introduction of the New Tariff Order in February this year. According to KPMG’s latest report on the media and entertainment sector, the new regulatory framework has already reduced the number of pay TV subscribers by 12–15 million …

Broadcasters wary of Trai decision on review pricing
5 years, 7 months ago

Broadcasters wary of Trai decision on review pricing

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Broadcasters have raised concerns over the Telecom Regulatory Authority of Indias decision to review the issue of pricing, barely eight months after implementing the new tariff order. TRAI, which noted that the broadcasters have been offering discounts of up to 70 per cent for bouquets compared to a la carte rates causing discrepancies for consumers, has come out …

TRAI proposes third party apps for selecting channels under new cable services framework
5 years, 7 months ago

TRAI proposes third party apps for selecting channels under new cable services framework

Live Mint  

In the wake of complaints from consumers that they are not able to choose TV channels conveniently under the new framework for cable services, telecom regulator TRAI has proposed having a channel selection system developed by a third party to make the process easy. TRAI, as a special initiative, conducted field inspection for some DPOs to access the process of …

Your TV bills could go down soon as TRAI looks to adjust broadcasting tariffs
5 years, 10 months ago

Your TV bills could go down soon as TRAI looks to adjust broadcasting tariffs

India Today  

Earlier this year, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India mandated a new set of regulations in the DTH and Cable TV industry. The new regulations also allow broadcaster cluster packs as well as operator curated channel packs. Many subscribers refused to move to the new regulations and TRAI asked operators to offer a Best Fit Plan for them that curated …

Trai directs DTH, cable operators to comply with new tariff order
5 years, 10 months ago

Trai directs DTH, cable operators to comply with new tariff order

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has pulled up four direct-to-home and cable operators for not complying with the rules of the new tariff order that came into place earlier this year. In a circular dated 1 May, the regulator asked DTH operators Tata Sky, Dish TV and Direct Sun TV and cable operator Independent TV to ensure …

New DTH regulations have reduced TV bills by 25 per cent, says TRAI chairman
5 years, 11 months ago

New DTH regulations have reduced TV bills by 25 per cent, says TRAI chairman

India Today  

When the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India introduced the new DTH regulations a few months ago, it was believed that subscribers would experience reduced TV bills and transparency in the entire DTH industry. In a recent Telecom Talk report, TRAI chairman RS Sharma stated that despite the negative notions, the new DTH regulations have actually resulted in an overall decrease …

Trai extends deadline to switch DTH plans to 31 March
6 years, 1 month ago

Trai extends deadline to switch DTH plans to 31 March

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Tuesday extended the deadline for subscribers to change their television plans to 31 March. The regulator said approximately 65% of the 100 million cable service subscribers and 35% of the 67 million DTH service users in India have switched plans till date. Trai has noted that though the new framework enables …

Almost official: New TRAI rules are going to increase your DTH TV monthly bill
6 years, 1 month ago

Almost official: New TRAI rules are going to increase your DTH TV monthly bill

India Today  

It's alien no more the new DTH regulations introduced by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India have led to a lot of inconvenience for TV subscribers. TRAI asserted that the new rules and regulations will aid subscribers to reduce their TV bills by paying only for those channels that they watch. The rating agency recently stated that TRAI's new DTH …

TRAI reconfirms new DTH rules come into effect from Feb 1, asks TV users to tell govt in case of a problem
6 years, 2 months ago

TRAI reconfirms new DTH rules come into effect from Feb 1, asks TV users to tell govt in case of a problem

India Today  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has been busy implementing new regulations into the DTH TV ecosystem in the last few months. TRAI reports that many subscribers have already complied with the new regulations and selected their new channel packs prior to the deadline. --TRAI says that several service providers have been forcing subscribers for choosing their custom channel packs. …

Trai ticks off Tata Sky for lack of customer support on new regulations
6 years, 2 months ago

Trai ticks off Tata Sky for lack of customer support on new regulations

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has ticked off direct-to-home service operator Tata Sky for not implementing adequate customer service options to bring in the new regulations for channel pricing. “The subscribers are complaining that Tata Sky has not made any provision in its system to obtain the choice of subscribers as per the new regulatory framework,” it …

Watching TV to be cheaper after February 1, TRAI DTH rules allow users to create pay-per-channel plan
6 years, 2 months ago

Watching TV to be cheaper after February 1, TRAI DTH rules allow users to create pay-per-channel plan

India Today  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, or TRAI, has come up with new regulations to make DTH TV more affordable. The regulation will come into effect from February 1 and will require subscribers, as well as DTH service providers, to adapt to the new system. The new regulations will change the base prices of several TV packs and service providers …

You have a month to choose your TV channels under new Trai rule
6 years, 3 months ago

You have a month to choose your TV channels under new Trai rule

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Telecom regulator Trai has given time till January 31 for consumers to opt for channels of their choice under the new framework for broadcasting and cable services. The new framework allows consumers to select and pay only for the channels they wish to view, and requires TV broadcasters to disclose the maximum retail price of each channel and …

Trai proposes converged regulation for ICT and broadcast sector
7 years, 1 month ago

Trai proposes converged regulation for ICT and broadcast sector

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Friday proposed a converged regulator for information and communications technology and broadcast sectors and hence, integrated regulation for both, a move that has been opposed by the broadcast sector so far. In its recommendations for the formulation of National Telecom Policy 2018 released on Friday, Trai said that there should be …

Trai weighs regulations for online video streaming platforms like Netflix, Hotstar
7 years, 2 months ago

Trai weighs regulations for online video streaming platforms like Netflix, Hotstar

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is evaluating a consultation process to regulate online video streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hotstar, two people familiar with the development said. The regulator has received multiple requests from industry stakeholders to develop a framework for the video streaming platforms and may add a separate section on such platforms in …

Is There A Regulatory Vacuum At The Helm Of Television Content Regulation?
8 years, 4 months ago

Is There A Regulatory Vacuum At The Helm Of Television Content Regulation?

Live Law  

In relation to the imposition of a penalty of prohibition of transmission/re-transmission of NDTV India channel on any platform throughout the territory of India, for a period of 1 day, would this question be posed? This piece is not about the imposition of a penalty of prohibition of transmission/re-transmission of NDTV India channel on any platform throughout the territory of …

Govt issues advisory to stop broadcast of non-licensed channels
8 years, 8 months ago

Govt issues advisory to stop broadcast of non-licensed channels

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In the wake of televangelist Zakir Naik’s alleged inflammatory sermons through a private television channel ‘Peace TV’, the government on Friday decided to issue an advisory to stop the broadcast of non-licensed channels in the country. Sources said that the decision was taken at a high-level meeting, chaired by Union Information and Broadcasting minister M. Venkaiah Naidu, held …

TRAI reviews regulatory framework of broadcasting sector
8 years, 10 months ago

TRAI reviews regulatory framework of broadcasting sector

Firstpost  

The Indian telecom regulator, TRAI on Wednesday initiated a comprehensive review of the existing regulatory framework governing the Broadcasting and Cable Services sector. The TRAI stated that some of the issues like delay in signing of written interconnection agreements and allocation of specific responsibilities between MSOs and LCOs have already been addressed. “For allocation of specific responsibilities between MSOs and …

Cable TV operators in Nepal to blackout Indian channels
9 years, 6 months ago

Cable TV operators in Nepal to blackout Indian channels

India TV News  

Kathmandu: Cable TV operators in Nepal on Monday announced that they would indefinitely blackout all the Indian channels from Tuesday to protest blockade of a key trade checkpoint with India by agitators opposing Nepal's new Constitution. The cable operators decided that they would blackout all the Indian channels indefinitely from 10 am on Tuesday in a symbolic protest. President of …

Delhi cable operators to black out TVs against digitisation
12 years ago

Delhi cable operators to black out TVs against digitisation

India TV News  

New Delhi, Mar 29: Cable TV operators here Friday said they would observe a 48-hour blackout to protest the March 31 digitisation deadline and an "unfair" revenue-sharing model under the digital addressable system. They are offering us just a 33 percent share, which is unfair and unacceptable," said Ashok Pandit, president, Trans-Yamuna Cable TV Operators Association.Pandit, who represents cable operators …

I&B Min seeks TRAI recommendations to regulate cable TV sector
12 years, 2 months ago

I&B Min seeks TRAI recommendations to regulate cable TV sector

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jan 18: The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has approached the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India for its recommendations on regulating local cable TV channels that have mushroomed all over the country. It has also asked TRAI if there was a need to put a cap on the total number of ground-based channels operated by a single multi-system operator/cable …

Switch to digital cable TV services delayed to 1 November
12 years, 9 months ago

Switch to digital cable TV services delayed to 1 November

Live Mint  

Mumbai: The long-awaited switch to digital cable TV services, which was to have begun with New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata on 1 July, has been delayed to 1 November. “The consultations were so broadbased that no one should have a reason to complain.” The Cable Television Networks Amendment Act, 2011, made the switch mandatory by December 2014, in a …

Scope for discussion on TRAI order on TV ads, says Govt
12 years, 10 months ago

Scope for discussion on TRAI order on TV ads, says Govt

India TV News  

New Delhi, May 17: With broadcasters slamming the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's recent order capping television “ Broadcasters are not satisfied, we will sit and discuss.If the ministry feels we should intervene, we will also come,” Information and Broadcasting minister Ambika Soni said.She said channels could also approach new TRAI chairman Rahul Khullar, once he takes over.“When the new …

Cable operators, MSOs slam Trai guidelines on digitisation
12 years, 10 months ago

Cable operators, MSOs slam Trai guidelines on digitisation

Firstpost  

Representatives from the broadcasting industry expressed concern over high carriage fee they have to pay in order to reach out to their target audience. New Delhi: Within a few days of TRAI announcing tariff rules for cable TV, cable operators and multi-system operators have slammed Trai, saying the guidelines are not realistic. We are not happy with the Rs 45 …

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