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MIB gears up to regulate online ads, influencer marketing

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) is working on a comprehensive framework to regulate online advertisements, including influencer marketing, in response to the increasing complexity and scope of digital advertising. This initiative comes as par...

DTH subscriber base shrinks to 59.91mn in Q3 2024: TRAI Report

The Indian Direct-to-Home (DTH) industry witnessed a significant decline in its active subscriber base during the third quarter of 2024. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in its latest Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report, revealed a drop of 2.26 million active subscribers, reducing the base from 62.17 million in ...

Prasar Bharati’s OTT Platform ‘WAVES’ hits over 1mn downloads in just one month

Prasar Bharati's recently launched OTT platform, 'WAVES - Family Entertainment Ki Nayi Lehar,' has achieved a major milestone by crossing over one million downloads within a month of its debut. The app, unveiled on November 20 at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has garnered widespread attention for its unique and diverse content...

TRAI announce key satellite spectrum allocation guidelines soon

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is set to unveil its recommendations on satellite spectrum allocation shortly, as confirmed by TRAI Chairman A.K. Lahoti during a National Consumer Day event on Monday. These recommendations are expected to play a pivotal role in determining the future framework for satellite communication service...

TRAI revamps website to connect with wider audience

TRAI has unveiled an upgraded and revamped website to broaden its reach to connect with a wider audience.

In recognition of the growing importance of social media, new sharing features facilitate the dissemination of regulatory information to all stakeholders. The website offers comp...

TDSAT declines stay on FreeDish rules; gives b’casters 14 days to comply

The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has rejected the plea of broadcasters seeking a stay on the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) regulation regarding pay channels on DD FreeDish, The Economic Times reported today. The regulation, issued on July 8, 2024, mandates changes in the tariff structure for pay ...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!