By Rajiv Khattar The C-band (3400-4200 MHz) has been historically used for satellite receivers and as such the FSS Earth station equipment, namely the LNB, often operate in the entire 3400-4200 MHz even though the operating signal might only be received in portions of the band often above 3.6 GHz. The TRAI recommendatio...
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Guest Column: TRAI 5G spectrum suggestions could adversely impact DPO
By Rajiv Khattar| TRAI has released its much-awaited recommendations on the 5G spectrum pricing as the government plans to auction the spectrum later this year to generate revenue and meet the demand of the telcos to start trials of their 5G services. The ecosystem of the 5G use will take its own time, as the devices, the bas...
सैकड़ों करोड़ दिल्ली मनोरंजनकर वसूली मामला सुप्रीम कोर्ट में…
सैकड़ों करोड़ मनोरंजनकर वसूली का मामला दिल्ली उच्च न्यायालय होते हुए माननीय उच्चतम न्यायालय में लम्बित है, जिसकी ताजी तारीख 21 फरवरी 2022 थी, जिसमें दिल्ली सरकार को तीन सप्ताह का समय दिया गया है, इसका मतलब यह हुआ कि मार्च में अगली सुनवाई हो सकती है। मामला दिल्ली सरकार के राजस्व से सम्बंधित है और बहुत बड़ी राशि की वसूली का मामला है इसलिए सरकारी पक्ष...
Guest Column: Budget didn’t totally ignore M&E sector
By Ashok Mansukhani--- India’s Union Budget for 2022-2023 has been widely hailed for focusing on six pillars: health and well being of all Indians; physical and financial capital; infrastructure; inclusive development for aspirational India; reinvigorating human capital; innovation R&D and minimu...
Cable operators depend on SC to lend a helping hand against battle with MSOs
When it comes to the Supreme Court, it is but natural to be anxious as the avenues of any appeal, after a final order is served, get minimised and are next to impossible. Therefore, the matter of entertainment tax (now subsumed into GST) has become a crucial matter for the MSOs and the LCOs, including...
Guest Column: Are b’casters battling tariff regime or resisting regulations?