TRAI, however, has jurisdiction in the case of tariff forbearance and permission to DPOs to form their own bouquets, said the experts

Aditi Gupta Jul 12, 2024 8:49 AM

IBDF members have written against price caps, ceilings, discount caps and limitations on bouquets for both broadcasters and distribution platforms

e4m Staff Oct 20, 2023 8:56 AM

While the withdrawal will be unconditional, it is learnt that the TRAI is likely to come out with a consultation paper to take care of the grievances of all stakeholders

Javed Farooqui Feb 15, 2022 11:01 AM

Thakur also spoke on the schemes of the government for the production, promotion, and preservation of film content

exchange4media Staff Feb 4, 2022 8:26 AM

From the fear of consumer backlash to UP elections, reasons why the regulator granted four months' time to the industry, according to stakeholders

Javed Farooqui Nov 12, 2021 8:29 AM

As per the implementation plan, the DPOs will have to ensure that subscribers avail of pay-TV service as per NTO 2.0 norms with effect from 1st April 2022

Javed Farooqui Nov 11, 2021 1:42 PM

TRAI has also said that it will not allow the additional burden to fall on the consumers

Javed Farooqui Oct 21, 2021 8:45 AM

The Bench also noted that the second proviso of the twin conditions of NTO 2.0 is arbitrary and violates the broadcasters fundamental rights

Javed Farooqui Jul 7, 2021 8:35 AM

Media experts believe it is unlikely that NTO 2.0 will be implemented this year even if the judgement is pronounced in November, because whoever loses the case will go to the Supreme Court

exchange4media Staff Oct 22, 2020 8:59 AM

The deadline has been extended as a petition by broadcasters against the order is being heard by Bombay High Court. The final verdict is expected on August 24

exchange4media Staff Aug 19, 2020 9:06 AM

Deep Drona, Chief Operating Officer, Enterr10 Television, shares how Dangal TV has adapted to the current business environment and retained viewership

Simran Sabherwal Jun 17, 2020 8:31 AM

According to sources, broadcasters and distribution operators are sticking to existing deals that are valid until March 31 and consumers are also going by the old channel bouquets

Sonam Saini Mar 23, 2020 9:04 AM

Maharashtra Cable Operators Federation said the implementation process will necessitate frequent interaction between subscribers and field executives

exchange4media Staff Mar 17, 2020 7:48 AM

TRAI said that this is to ensure that sufficient time is actually available to the consumers to exercise their choice of channels and bouquets before 1 March 2020

exchange4media Staff Feb 14, 2020 8:10 AM

While some industry players say broadcasters have started cutting budgets for content, others shared that the emphasis is still on producing good content but an impact in the future can’t be ruled out

Sonam Saini Feb 5, 2020 8:21 AM

Industry experts have expressed concerns on whether TRAI will be able to fulfill its goals like empowering consumers and reducing TV bills or will it lead to more rounds of amendments

exchange4media Staff Jan 28, 2020 9:32 AM

According to TRAI Secretary SK Gupta, at the time of NTO implementation, broadcasters were up in arms claiming that it will harm the industry but broadcasters and DPOs ended up profiting from it

Naziya Alvi Rahman & Sonam Saini Jan 10, 2020 7:04 PM