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Revised TV, radio rules ease some industry concerns but leave OTT, sports uplinking issues unresolvedThe revised draft rules for television, radio and associated services address some industry concerns but leave questions over OTT, FAST and...
Airtel leads July mobile subscriber additions with 26.9 lakh users, Jio adds 24.5 lakhBharti Airtel led mobile subscriber additions in July, adding 26.88 lakh users. Reliance Jio followed, adding 24.46 lakh users during the s...
TRAI directs use of 1601-series for service, transactional calls by utilities, logistics cosTRAI mandates a new 1601 number series for transactional calls by other sectors. This initiative aims to separate these calls from sensitiv...
DoT seeks TRAI review of net neutrality framework amid 5G shiftIndia's Telecom Department has asked TRAI to review net neutrality rules. This review considers emerging technologies like 5G network slici...
Govt disabled 50 OTT platforms in two years as it strengthens online safety measures: MeitYThe government has disabled public access to 50 OTT platforms over the last two years for displaying obscene content and violating provisio...
DTH, cable companies seek tech-neutral rules under new telecom regimeThe television distribution industry in India is calling on the government to adopt technology-neutral regulations as the Ministry of Infor...
Broadcasters wary as TV services face telecom-style rulesNew draft rules propose telecom-style regulation for broadcasting services and internet-delivered television. Broadcasters worry about expa...
Centre to refer 'Satluj' to inter-departmental committee under IT Rules after takedownThe government will refer the film "Satluj" to an Inter-Departmental Committee for review. This action follows ZEE5's directive to remove t...
Govt asked ZEE5 to take down 'Satluj' citing security concerns, obligations under IT RulesZEE5 has been directed by the Centre to remove the film 'Satluj', starring Diljit Dosanjh, citing security concerns. The movie, depicting h...
Telegram notice may not have legal backing: IFFThe Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) has challenged the government's notice to Telegram regarding pirated content, questioning its legal b...
Trai plan to regulate internet TV triggers pushback from OTT, broadcaster groupsIn a bid to regulate, India's telecom authority TRAI is exploring potential guidelines for online television services, sparking a backlash ...
Trai pushes MeitY to act strongly to curb spam, phishing on OTT appsThe telecom regulator is urging the Ministry of Electronics and IT to address the rise in spam and phishing on OTT apps like WhatsApp and T...
IAMAI, CUTS write to TRAI over concerns on OTT regulation consultation paperTRAI had kicked off its much-anticipated consultation process on the question of regulating over-the-top (OTT) apps such as WhatsApp, Teleg...
IAMAI and CUTS write to TRAI highlighting concerns on OTT regulation consultation paperTwo industry bodies, the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and Consumer Unity & Trust Society (CUTS), have expressed concern...
Trai to start consultation on OTT communication apps' regulationThe consultation paper will also look into the definition of OTT, class of OTTs, demands of a level playing field with telcos, and existing...
View: Consumers cannot be the collateral in OTT tussleAll regulations must be aimed at preserving and enhancing consumer interest. They must prevent unintended adverse consequences on consumers...
DoT intends to regulate OTT communication players onlyThe regulation of OTT communication apps will be done primarily keeping the security perspective in mind and it will not focus on revenue r...
Contemplating 'some action' on regulating OTT platforms, Centre tells SCThe plea filed by advocates Shashank Shekhar Jha and Apurva Arhatia also sought a proper board/institution /association for the monitoring ...
Trai rules out need to regulate OTT players, for now“It is not an opportune moment to recommend a comprehensive regulatory framework for various aspects of services referred to as OTT service...
Trai to meet telco chiefs in December, issue OTT paper next weekOver the past few years, Trai has worked with telecom operators to identify areas that require intervention and come out with an action pla...