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TRAI extends deadline for comments on authorization framework for b’casting services

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the deadline for stakeholders to submit their comments on the proposed authorization framework for broadcasting services. Originally set for November 2024, the new deadline will allow industry experts, broadcasters, service providers, and consumers more time to engage with the cons...

Industry pushes TRAI for single digital radio technology

India's digital radio transition is gaining momentum, with leading industry bodies urging the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to establish a single, unified technology standard for digital radio, suggesting Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) and HD R...

TRAI starts consultation on framework for terrestrial TV b’cast

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a Consultation Paper on ‘Regulatory framework for Ground-based Broadcasters’ seeking stakeholders’ comments on the framework for broadcasting television channels through terrestrial means. The paper ...

TRAI to prioritize satcom spectrum framework: Chairman Lahoti

Telecom regulator Trai will expedite the process for satellite spectrum pricing before taking up the issue of regulation for over-the-top apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Google Meet, Trai chairman said on Wednesday. A consultation paper on pricing for Satellite Spectrum will issued in the next few days,

COAI says TRAI QoS norms fail to address telcos’ challenges

Telecom regulator Trai's new quality of service norms with stricter provisions have come without much change in challenges that telecom operators face on ground in terms of roll-out, illegal transmitters etc, industry body COAI sa...

TRAI releases inputs sought by MIB on broadcast policy

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has unveiled its recommendations for the National Broadcasting Policy-2024, aimed at fostering growth and innovation in the broadcasting sector. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) requested these inputs from TRAI on July 13, 2023, under Section 11 of the TRAI Act, 1997. TRAI's i...

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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!