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REGULATING OTT APPS
IBDF joins legal battle over streaming of TV channels on Prasar Bharati’s WAVES platformThe Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation has joined a legal battle concerning Prasar Bharati's WAVES platform. The dispute centers on...12 May, 2026, 08.34 PM IST- IAMAI alleges Trai attempts to regulate OTT platformsIndustry body IAMAI claims Trai is overstepping its bounds. Proposed rules for spam calls may unfairly target over-the-top platforms like W...28 Apr, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
- Cooking through crisis: LPG shortage ignites this smart kitchen brand's hybrid cooking solutionSmart kitchen appliance brands such as Beyond Appliances are introducing hybrid configurations that combine traditional gas cooking with el...23 Apr, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
- Telcos vs OTT apps: Trai's spam rules spark row with Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone IdeaTelcos such as Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea as well as the Cellular Operators Association of India were united in their de...22 Apr, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- Telcos say “same-service-same-rules” principle should be adopted for regulating OTT apps like WhatsApp, TelegramTelecom operators are pushing for the regulation of over-the-top (OTT) apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, seeking to include them under the p...02 Nov, 2023, 01.02 PM IST
- Trai extends date for comments on OTT paperRegulating OTT apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal etc, is a much-anticipated consultation process, pitting the app makers and the startup...18 Aug, 2023, 11.54 AM IST
- To regulate OTT apps or not? Trai begins consultation processIndia's Telecom Regulatory Authority has begun a consultation to determine whether over-the-top (OTT) apps such as WhatsApp and Signal shou...08 Jul, 2023, 08.11 AM IST
- Trai releases paper on whether to regulate OTTsTrai has released the consultation paper on regulatory mechanism for OTT communication services and selective banning of OTT services after...07 Jul, 2023, 06.15 PM IST
- 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...07 Jul, 2023, 09.06 AM IST
- TRAI to decide if broadcast & communication OTTs to be addressed separatelyThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is considering whether there was a need to address broadcasting and communication over-the...18 Nov, 2022, 06.00 AM IST
- Trai weighs need for separate regulations for broadcast and communication OTTsA Trai official said if it was decided that broadcasting OTTs need to be addressed separately, a consultation paper on the issue will be ou...17 Nov, 2022, 11.05 PM IST
- 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...13 Oct, 2022, 01.36 PM IST
- Ministries differ over regulating OTT platformsThe Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has said that OTT apps should be brought under the licensing regime, primarily universal...10 Sep, 2022, 05.25 AM IST
- 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...14 Sep, 2020, 11.34 PM IST
- TRAI mulls regulating apps streaming TV channelsTrai has proposed to bring apps under licensing regime similar to one that governs broadcasters.18 May, 2019, 06.07 PM IST
- Trai seeks views on regulating communication apps like WhatsApp, SkypeTrai has sought public opinion on whether same rules should be applied on OTT applications providing calling and instant messaging services...13 Nov, 2018, 07.57 PM IST
- 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...09 Nov, 2018, 07.54 AM IST
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