New Delhi – Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) announced on February 10 amendments to the existing regulatory framework with regard to distribution of TV channels from broadcasters to Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs) viz. Cable, DTH, HITS and IPTV operators. This has been done to address the market distortions caused because of the present role assumed by the authorised agents (aggregators) of the broadcasters, which were also amply reflected during the Phase I and … [Read more...] about TRAI announces new regulations regarding content aggregators
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India’s TRAI moves court against cable operators
According to Zee News, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has moved a Delhi court against cable operators for not providing details of subscribers of set-top boxes to multi-system operators (MSO) necessary to ensure accountability in digitisation of cable TV services. In its complaints before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vidya Prakash, TRAI said cable operators were violating its regulations concerning implementation of Digital Addressable Cable TV System (DAS), for which a … [Read more...] about India’s TRAI moves court against cable operators
TV channels in India to follow 12-minute ad limit from October 1
According to Indian publication Live Mint, India’s broadcasting industry agreed to abide by a 12-minute limit on advertising per hour of programming starting October 1. Earlier in May, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a notification asking television channels to stick to the advertising limit. The broadcasters agreed to a phased shift to the limit following TRAI’s unwillingness to relent. In a communication to all news channels, reviewed by Mint, Annie Joseph, … [Read more...] about TV channels in India to follow 12-minute ad limit from October 1
CASBAA India Forum 2013 ends on a good note
Hong Kong – CASBAA’s annual India Forum, held on March 7 in New Delhi, attracted a host of government and industry professionals weighing in on the multichannel TV market in India. “The timing for this year’s CASBAA India Forum 2013 could not have been better with the Phase II digitisation deadline looming at the end of the month,” said Christopher Slaughter, CEO, CASBAA. During his opening keynote, Uday Kumar Varma, Secretary, Ministry of Information & … [Read more...] about CASBAA India Forum 2013 ends on a good note
TRAI announces digital TV tariff structure in India
India – The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has announced a new Tariff Order and Interconnection Regulations for the digital cable TV systems in the country. As per the regulation, all channels (pay and free-to air) will now be offered on a-la-carte basis to subscribers. There will be a Basic Service Tier (BST) consisting of a minimum of 100 free-to air (FTA) channels, comprising at least five channels of each genre – news and current affairs, infotainment, sports, kids, … [Read more...] about TRAI announces digital TV tariff structure in India
India’s TRAI comes down hard on TV advertising
India’s TRAI comes down hard on TV advertising TV Asia Plus summarises the key changes regarding the insertion of advertisements for Pay and Free-TV in India, as a result of changes implemented by TRAI. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper that not just restricts the amount of commercial airtime on Pay and Free-TV but also determines the way and form commercials appear on television screens by way of scrolls and tickers. In a 33-page … [Read more...] about India’s TRAI comes down hard on TV advertising
