The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) yesterday issued amended interconnect regulations, paving the way for digital rights management (DRM)’s inclusion in the rules that can go a long way in countering content piracy, especially when distribution platforms deploy hybrid set-top boxes.
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Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India (TRAI), Act,1997, is the statutory body set up by the Government of India, to regulate the Telecommunications services in India.
TRAI extends deadlines for 2 consultations, including one on OTT
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) yesterday extended the submission and counter-comments deadlines for two consultations papers --- one related OTT comms platforms and the other on regulatory framework for broadcasting and cable services.
TRAI releases consultation paper on digital inclusion, techs
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) yesterday released a consultation paper (CP) on "Digital Inclusion in the Era of Emerging Technologies". The consultation paper aims to explore and address the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid advancement of emerging technologies, with a...
TRAI extends submission time for access, b’band services CP
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the submission deadline for receiving comments and counter-comments on the consultation paper (CP) on 'Review of Quality-of-Service Standards for Access Services (Wireless and Wireline) and Broadband (Wireless and Wireline) Services' . The reg...
AIDCF urges TRAI to bring DD FreeDish under cable TV rules
The AIDCF, an industry body representing MSOs, has urged the broadcast and telecom regulator TRAI to bring the services of Doordarshan FreeDish under its regulations that govern other service providers and distribution platform operators (DPOs).
TRAI suggests FM radio operators should be allowed to air news
In what could be music to their ears, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) yesterday suggested that private FM radio operators should be allowed to broadcast news and current affairs shows, which has been a long-pending demand, but subject to certain conditions. “Private FM Radio operators sh...