IBDF backs MIB TV rating guidelines, seeks extended timelines for rolloutThe Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation is requesting an extension to implement new television rating rules. Key provisions regardin...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
TV distributors brace for fresh rate hike from broadcastersTV broadcasters are set to raise channel package prices by about 10 percent. This move aims to manage increasing content costs. Distributio...
26 Feb, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
TDSAT declines stay on DD Free Dish pay channel regulation, gives broadcasters two weeks to complyThe Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) rejected broadcasters' plea to stay TRAI's new tariff regulation for DD Free...
19 Dec, 2024, 09.29 PM IST
TRAI seeks feedback on broadcast audit regulations post open house discussionThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is reviewing broadcasting audit regulations. Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs) largel...
09 Dec, 2024, 11.16 AM IST
Broadcasters may move TDSAT against Trai’s new tariff regulationIndian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation plans to approach the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal regarding new broadcast...
08 Oct, 2024, 05.35 PM IST
No coercive action against broadcasters for non-publication of RIO, Trai tells Kerala HCThe Kerala High Court was assured by the telecom regulator to not enforce actions on broadcasters non-compliant with the new tariff regulat...
22 Aug, 2024, 10.18 AM IST
TRAI begins consultation process on TV broadcast auditsThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted a consultation to decide if the annual DPO-caused subscriber management system a...
09 Aug, 2024, 07.38 PM IST
Interoperability of set-top boxes not feasibleSTB interoperability remains a contentious issue in India's TV distribution market. Experts argue that existing STBs deployed by DPOs are n...
12 Jul, 2024, 12.35 AM IST
TRAI offers relief to TV distribution platforms in amended tariff orderTRAI's new tariff orders aim to reduce regulatory burden on DPOs in the TV industry. Changes include lifting NCF cap, allowing DPOs to char...
09 Jul, 2024, 12.04 AM IST
TRAI offers relief to TV distribution platforms in amended tariff orderThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued tariff orders and interconnection regulations to reduce the regulatory burden o...
08 Jul, 2024, 09.07 PM IST
Avoid switching off signal to DPOs, Trai urges pay-TV companiesThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has reportedly urged pay-TV broadcasters to refrain from disconnecting signals to distribu...
01 Apr, 2024, 04.35 PM IST
Trai mandates standardised CAS, SMS to tackle piracyThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has directed all distribution platform operators (DPOs) to ensure compliance with the inte...
09 Aug, 2023, 10.56 PM IST
TV distributors divided over implementation of new tariff order 3.0In the previous hearing on January 6, the Kerala HC had refused to grant a stay on the NTO 3.0 while adjourning the matter. The promoter of...
20 Jan, 2023, 10.23 AM IST
Distributors raise concerns over TV channel price hikesWhile many distribution platform operators (DPOs) feel the pay-TV consumers are not ready for a price hike, TV broadcasters maintain that t...
22 Dec, 2022, 12.56 PM IST
TRAI seeks views on issues related to platform services offered by DTH operatorsAll these platform specific services being offered by DPOs but not obtained from broadcasters are referred to as Platform Services, TRAI sa...
28 Aug, 2019, 09.56 PM IST
Distribution operators need to pay new tariff to broadcasters starting Feb: IBFThe IBF issued the statement regarding the pricing after DPOs sought clarification following TRAI decision to extend the deadline to March ...
14 Feb, 2019, 05.31 PM IST
You have time till January 31 to ensure you don't miss your favourite TV showConsumers now have until January 31 to select the channels they want to pay for.
03 Jan, 2019, 11.21 AM IST