DTH Subscribers Can Select Free Channels, Pay Channels and Combos in Base Pack of Rs 130: Trai

After a lot of confusion and hula-hoop about which channels the subscribers can choose for their base pack of 100 SD channels, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has issued another clarification. The regulator has this time asserted that the subscribers of DTH or cable subscribers would be able to choose any free to air channels, pay channels or a bouquet of pay channels and also a combination of the above which will only cost them Rs 130, and after taxes, the price will be Rs 153.40. This clarification comes from the regulator after there was a lot of confusion as to which channels the subscribers will be able to watch as part of their base pack.

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Freedom to Choose A-la-Carte Channels Under Base Pack

Trai in its press release said, “Now it has been noticed that several broadcasters are advertising their channels in the form of bouquets only. However, customers may note that they have the option to choose channels on a-la-carte also.” The regulator further said, “The maximum retail price (MRP) of a channel on a-la-carte can be viewed in the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) or Menu of their TV screens. Distribution Platform Operator (DPO) such as cable operators, DTH operators may provide a discount on the MRP displayed on the EPG.”

Not only this but only a few days ago Trai had issued another clarification concerning the deadline of the migration to the new Trai plan. The regulator had said that the last date for migrating to the new Trai compliant plans is January 31 and that subscribers should not wait for the last minute to carry out the migration process. Trai also warned that any subscriber who does not complete the migration process in time, i.e. before February 1 is likely to face an interruption in services.