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Arpit Sharma August 13th, 2021 9:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Broadcasters Delay TRAI NTO Implementation On Back of Interconnect Offer Filing

The National Tariff Order (NTO) post the latest Bombay ruling underwent a few more changes. As per the new rules, the broadcasters in the industry were required to publish their new prices and inform the same to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The regulator, besides looking at the telecom industry, also has reins over the DTH and broadcasting industry as well. However, the deadline, which has expired on... Read More

Arpit Sharma July 18th, 2021 6:10 PM 21 COMMENTS

TRAI Order on DTH Has Evolved to Rain Heavily on Subscribers’ Pockets

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) introduced the New Tariff Order back in 2020; however, at the time, the regulator was very optimistic about it. So, were the subscribers of DTH services were as well. After all, as the regulator, the responsibility that rests with TRAI is to protect the consumer interests. During the time, the most positive point about the NTO was its ability to let the consumers... Read More

Bala Yogesh August 19th, 2020 3:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

Trai Sets August 26 Deadline for Broadcasters to Comply with NTO 2.0

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Tuesday directed the broadcasters to publish the maximum retail prices per month of its channels by August 26, 2020. The authority in its directions said that the broadcasters should publish the new prices reflecting the second amendments issued by Trai to the New Tariff Order (NTO). The second amendment to the NTO dubbed as NTO 2.0 was introduced by Trai in early... Read More

Chakri K March 17th, 2020 2:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

Trai NTO 2.0: Coronavirus Scare to Help Broadcasters Increase Viewership

Covid-19 has been causing trouble for various industries around the globe. Government officials have already advised everyone to avoid public meetings and outdoor plans. Recently, India has surpassed approximately 120 positive cases. To ensure maximum safety, the government has already declared holidays till March 31, 2020, and has shut down malls, school, theatres and other public gatherings. However, amidst the virus threat, broadcasters will likely improve their viewership as quarantined... Read More

Chakri K March 5th, 2020 4:53 PM 2 COMMENTS

Bombay High Court Holds Decision on Trai NTO 2.0

Bombay High Court witnessed various appeals from different broadcaster regarding Trai’s new NT0 2.0 as the new plan had some terms which were not supported by the broadcasters. However, the supreme bench has reserved its orders in the matter as both Trai and Broadcasters have shared their concerns and completed their arguments. Earlier, Bombay High Court asked the telecom regulator if they can defer the implementation of new NTO 2.0... Read More

Chakri K February 13th, 2020 11:19 AM 1 COMMENTS

Trai NTO 2.0 May Not Come into Effect on March 1 as Bombay HC Postpones Hearing Again

Trai's National Tariff Order 2.0 implementation might be delayed further as Bombay High Court postpones the hearing for IBF vs Trai matter to February 26. On January 1, Trai announced new amendments to tariff regime which is heavily opposed by broadcasters. Seeking relief for broadcasters, IBF or Indian Broadcasting Foundation approached Bombay High Court and the hearing has been pending for the last four weeks. On January 30, the Bombay... Read More

Arpit Sharma September 18th, 2019 5:49 PM 1 COMMENTS

Trai Tariff Regime Drove Away 15 Million Subscribers and Undermined Investment

If we know one thing for sure about the new National Tariff Order (NTO) for the broadcasting and cable sector, it is that the new regulations have had a mixed impact on the industry. While the new tariff regime enforced by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) was largely meant to bring transparency and pricing changes for the subscribers, it has also driven a lot of them out of... Read More

Arpit Sharma August 27th, 2019 2:08 PM 1 COMMENTS

Trai Says It Will Only Tweak Regulations to Empower Consumer Choice and Not Change the Tariff Regime

There have been concerns building up in the broadcasting industry about the new consultation paper that Trai has floated. The new consultation paper from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is aimed at resolving the issues that currently remain in the new tariff regime. However, according to a new ET Telecom report based on an interview with Trai chairman, RS Sharma, the official has clarified a lot of misconceptions... Read More