The written comments have been invited from the stakeholders by 9 April.
The matter will be heard next on 16 April
TRAI also wrote to Bombay HC requesting urgent listing of the matter
It is guided by the vision of a “functional, vibrant, resilient broadcasting sector in the country
Will BARC in its current form be able to withstand the intense scrutiny?
MIB sent back references on earlier recommendations.
According to BARC, the festive season and big ticket properties have led to this growth.
The court has heard argument from both sides
The last date for submission of written comments is 9 November
The TRAI counsel has asked for time; the next hearing is scheduled for 8 October.
The regulator needs to get out of its telecom mindset while regulating broadcasting and pricing of
Broadcasters would like the new regulator to keep their interests in mind as well as he begins his
The former dept of pharmaceuticals secretary will serve a term of three years
It has followed a multistage consultation process
The regulatory body stated that the OTT sector is in a nascent phase; regulations can wait.
TRAI has been criticised lately for over-regulating the industry
The Bombay High Court’s Verdict on the matter is expected on 24 August
Bombay high court suspended all hearings due to heavy rains on Thursday.
It had 31.80 percent of the DTH market.
All details must be published on their websites.
He emphasised that consumers’ choice will be of utmost importance for TRAI
It has demanded that the invoices sent by broadcasters since March have to be corrected
The app is available on both Google play store and Apple store.
TRAI cites example of FCC in US, OfCom in UK
A consultation paper was issued in April and the industry has responded.
A consultation paper was issued in April and the industry has responded.
TRAI issued a consultation paper seeking comments on CAS and SMS in April
An applicant once rejected shall not be eligible to re-apply for 12 months
The ministry also wants to reduce the limit on number of channels.
No further requests for extension would be considered.
Industry watchdog has also advised change in board composition.
Broadcasters had complained about pirated signals.
Both DTH operators and MSOs will have to adopt DVB CI Plus 2.0 standards
The federation would be sending the detailed representation in the next two weeks
The federation is awaiting response from TRAI
TRAI alleged that regulating bouquet formation and discounts is important.
Most of the broadcasters have not published their updated Reference Interconnect Offers
TRAI guidelines seem to have adversely impacted the business of television as well.
MSOs will take it easy and won’t disrupt the system.
There is, however, a decline in the number of telephone subscribers.
The latest directive from TRAI reaffirms that it is firm on rolling out the order
Stakeholders have sought a further extension of time for sending their comments
The Internet subscriber base grew to 636.73 in 2019
The IBF, along with other broadcasters, had filed a writ petition in the court against TRAI
Broadcasters to come up with the new price list of channels by 15 January 2020.
The regulator has been in a hyper mode for more than a decade.
DTH made phenomenal growth and cable TV achieved 100 per cent digitisation
Content creators will bear the brunt of it.
The Fitch Group subsidiary says TRAI amendments are customer friendly
Questions on traffic management practices are sought.