Regulation - Indian Broadcasting World

Telcos implement TRAI rules on monthly voucher schemes

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday said the country’s telcos have implemented an amendment in the tariff rules on 30 days vouchers for the consumers.

Pointing out the Tel...

Trai issues consultation paper on DRM in b’cast services

India’s broadcast regulator TRAI on Friday issued a consultation paper to address issues related to digital rights management (DRM) and piracy impacting the broadcast and cable distribution sector.

DistroTV ups distribution; streaming free on VIZIO smart TVs

DistroTV, the US’ largest, independent, free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) app, has announced that it is expanding its content offerings to VIZIO.

Now millions of VIZIO users can stream DistroTV

Enough competition in TV distribution, no more rules needed: TRAI

India’s broadcast regulator TRAI said on Wednesday that as adequate competition exists in the TV distribution sector, additional regulations at this point of time is not required, though the situation would be monitored for future...

TRAI extends deadline for NTO 2.0 implementation

As expected, broadcast and telecom regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended implementation of New Regulatory Framework 2020 for broadcast sector, popularly known as NTO 2.0, by three months till November 30 for broadcasters, while for other stakeholders too it has been pushed back.

TRAI to conduct consumer survey on telecom issues

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said it would conduct a consumer survey in respect of “Tariffs of Telecommunication services & Related Issues” via online and offline mode during the month of September, 2022 for regulatory purposes.

The survey agency, new Delhi-b...

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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!