TRAI extends deadline for NTO 2.0 implementation

TRAI extends deadline for NTO 2.0 implementation

As expected, broadcast and telecom regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended implementation of New Regulatory Framework 2020 for broadcast sector, popularly known as NTO 2.0, by three months till November 30 for broadcasters, while for other stakeholders too it has been pushed back.


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TRAI to conduct consumer survey on telecom issues

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said it would conduct a  consumer survey in respect of “Tariffs of Telecommunication services & Related Issues” via online and offline mode during the month of September, 2022 for regulatory purposes.

The survey agency, new Delhi-b...


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TRAI OHD on new regulations for b’cast, cable on Sept 8

An Open House Discussion (OHD) on the Consultation Paper on “Issues related to New Regulatory Framework for Broadcasting and Cable services”, which was scheduled to be held in July 2022  has now been scheduled on September 8.

The OHD would be held via video conference and stakeholder...


Telcos implement TRAI rules on monthly voucher schemes

India had 97 HD, 248 SD TV channels as of Mar ’22: TRAI

A total of approximately 898 private satellite TV channels were permitted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to operate in and from India as of March 2022, sector regulator TRAI said Tuesday.

Out of the 885 permitted satellite TV channels, which are available for d...


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TRAI seeks views on renewal of MSOs‘ registration

Broadcast regulator TRAI on Wednesday sought views of various stakeholders on the renewal of registration for multi-system operators (MSOs), including the quantum of the fee charged for the process. In a consultation paper issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), it sought views from various stakeholders on the provisions f...