TRAI to DPOs: Deploy certified conditional access & subscriber management systems
The certification process will enable the standardisation of CAS and SMS in the systems deployed by Distribution Platform Operators
TRAI has issued an order to all distribution platform operators (DPOs) that in case a new CAS/SMS is to be deployed on or after 01st March 2024, then they should only deploy such CAS and SMS systems that are tested by a testing lab accredited by TEC and certified by TEC or any other agency as designated by the authority.
Further, the DPOs have been told to get their existing CAS and SMS upgraded to such CAS and SMS that are duly tested and certified by TEC to meet the requirements specified under Schedule IX of the Interconnection Regulations, 2017, on or before 1st March 2025.
The certification process would enable the standardisation of CAS and SMS in the systems deployed by Distribution Platform Operators, which would enable access to only subscribed television channels to the subscribers and thereby ensuring a check on piracy. Also, the broadcasters will get their fair share of revenues, the regulatory body has said.
