India - CASBAA, the Association of Asia’s pay-TV Industry warmly applauded the judicial review in India for proposed extension and tightening of its pay-TV rate regulations. The Madras High Court is currently reviewing the clash between the rights of copyright owners around the world and new tariff regulations proposed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Indian law gives copyright owners the ability to price and sell their creative works. In filing the Madras suit, the … [Read more...] about CASBAA warns Indian TV Regulations
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Zee and STAR discontinue distribution joint venture
Zee Turner and Star Den Media Services (Star Den) have announced their intention to discontinue the distribution of their channels through the three-year old distribution joint venture MediaPro Enterprises India, pursuant to the change in regulation regarding aggregators. TRAI's Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable Services) Interconnection (Digital Addressable Cable Television Systems) (Third Amendment) Regulation, 2014 dated February 10, 2014, does not allow aggregators to bundle channels … [Read more...] about Zee and STAR discontinue distribution joint venture
TRAI announces new regulations regarding content aggregators
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
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 to focus on digital possibilities and dividends
Hong Kong – As India hurtles towards digitisation, the intricacies of broadcasting are becoming ever more apparent. The CASBAA India Forum 2013, taking place on March 7 in New Delhi, will bring into focus the disparate voices of various television industry stakeholders, who each have an interest in a thriving India. “India is undeniably a vast and complex market, but one that continues to provide unparalleled opportunities and potential to investors,” said Christopher … [Read more...] about CASBAA India Forum 2013 to focus on digital possibilities and dividends
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