MIB cancelled registration of 11 MSOs in April

The total number of registered MSOs stands at 1,736 as of April 31, 2023

by exchange4media Staff
Published: May 2, 2023 8:52 AM | 1 min read

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has cancelled the registration of 11 multi-system operators (MSOs) between April 12, 2023 and April 31, 2023. The total number of registered MSOs stands at 1,736 as of April 31, 2023 as compared to 1,747 on April 12, 2023.

The registration request for MSO Sasmita Network was rejected on April 20, 2023 due to suppression of vital information. Meanwhile, DEB TV’s registration has been cancelled due to violation of Rule 10A of the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 and terms and conditions. Registration is cancelled on 26.04.2023. Bongaon Cable TV Network’s registration has been cancelled due to violation of Rule 10A of the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 and terms and conditions.

Advance Multisystem Broadband Communications Ltd registration has been cancelled due to violation of regulation 15(1) of the telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) Regulations, 2017 and Rule 10A of the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994. Registration is cancelled on 24.04.2023. Hornbill Media Pvt. Ltd’s registration has been cancelled due to noncompliance of the terms and conditions. Registration is cancelled on 21.04.2023. Other MSO includes SCV Sky Vision.