The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had extended the submission date for a consukltation process on "Review of Regulatory Framework for Broadcasting and Cable services". The consultation paper was floated by the regulator on August 8 and the last date of receiving comments from the stakehold...
Category: Regulation
Govt. extends submission date for 1st edition of IFFI OTT awards
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry yesterday extended the last date of submission of entries of the inaugural edition of the Best Web Series (OTT) Award from August 25 to 6pm on September 4 for online submissions, while the hardcopy of the series can be submitted by September ...
MIB penalises 255 MSOs for being network-audit non-compliant
The government has cancelled the registrations of 255 MSOs for failing to get their networks audited as per regulatory mandate, apart from failing to respond to official notices.
In an order dated August 24, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stated: “It has been observed t...
TRAI suggests reducing DTH licence fee to 3% of AGR in short-term
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) yesterday suggested to the government that the over the next few years the annual licence fee paid by DTH operators could be brought down to zero even as in near terms the fee should be charged at the rate of 3 percent of the adjusted gross revenue (AGR), sub...
TRAI mulls merger of QoS rules for access service providers
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) yesterday released a new consultation paper on quality parameters of access service providers, while granting an extension for submissions relating to another discussion on OTT services
MIB advisory to TV channels on sign language feature for I-Day telecast
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has responded to the calls of civil society by taking a significant step towards accessibility and inclusivity for individuals with hearing impairments. In a move that reflects a commitment to ensuring all citizens can partake in the nation's celebrations, the Mini...