The All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF) has asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to put the New Tariff Order (NTO) 2.0 on hold for the time being. According to an exchange4media report, AIDCF has requested the regulator to revisit the NTO 2.0 and ensure that a strong framework and set of policies are there which restrict the broadcasters from exploiting the new rules. Major broadcasters such as... Read More
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has warned the broadcasters saying that it will take action if necessary in the interest of consumers and the sector. The regulator on Friday said that some of the broadcasters are “exploiting” the freedom they have got for a-la-carte pricing of the TV channels. According to a PTI report, TRAI said that some leading broadcasters are taking advantage and of the new rules... Read More
GTPL Hathway on Saturday announced that it added 80,000 net broadband users in the second quarter of the current financial year including 40,000 Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) users. The company engaged in Digital Cable TV and broadband services announced its second quarter and half yearly results for the period ended September 30, 2020. GTPL Hathway said that it has added 1,30,000 net broadband subscribers in its first quarter of the current financial... Read More
Over the phase of the last 18 months, the Indian broadcasting sector has gone through some major changes, thanks to the introduction of National Tariff Order (NTO) by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai). The regulator brought several changes to the industry like the introduction of Network Capacity Fee (NCF), removal of actual long-term plans, Free-to-Air (FTA) channels concept and more. NTO 1.0 made users moving away from their TV... Read More
Trai rolled out New Tariff Order 2.0 with significant changes in the entire pricing structure which were challenged by broadcasters. Many Broadcasters appealed the supreme court and asked the bench of Justice AA Syed and Justice Anuja Prabhudessai to provide an immediate interim stay or defer the new NTO which has been implemented by Trai from March 1, 2020. As per the broadcasters, the new NTO will limit their ability... Read More
Tamil Nadu based Multi-System Operators (MSO) Thamizhaga Cable TV Communication Pvt Ltd, (TCCL) along with Siti Networks have agreed and pushed the revised NCF rates mentioned in the NTO 2.0 by Trai. Earlier, the network capacity fee for 200 standard definition channels (SD) was Rs 130, excluding taxes. As per the new NTO 2.0 by Trai, Network Capacity Fee or NCF for 200 standard channels (SD) will be Rs 130... Read More
Following the guidelines of Trai, DTH operators Tata Sky and Airtel Digital TV have implemented the National Tariff Order 2.0. Both the companies declared new Network Capacity Fee (NCF) and Multi TV prices which will be applicable starting today. As part of the changes, Tata Sky and Airtel Digital TV will be offering 200 SD FTA channels in the initial slab of Rs 153.4. As we already know, Trai's NTO... Read More
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) addressed the supreme bench and noted that they could not defer implementation of new NTO 2.0, which was earlier challenged by multiple broadcasters. The new court of Justice Anuja Prabhudesai and Justice AA Syed earlier asked Trai if they can defer the new NTO 2.0 which was supposed to launch on March 1 and it was difficult for Bombay HC to go through... Read More
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), confirmed that its new tariff order 2020 or NTO 2.0 stands to be implemented on March 1 even as it is challenged in different high courts. The regulator has directed broadcasters and distribution platform operators (DPOs) to publish required information on their website to allow customers to exercise their choice of channels and bouquets before March 1. Previously Trai had stated all broadcasters... Read More
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
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