Author: Akanksha Nagar

DoT releases draft ‘Right of Way’ rules for public consultation

Written comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper are invited from stakeholders by August 1 and counter-comments by August 8, respectively. (Image: Unsplash)

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released the draft Right of Way (RoW) rules under the Telecommunications Act 2023. This aims to streamline procedures and ensure efficient deployment of telecommunication infrastructure.

After change in eligibility criteria, TRAI invites applications for posts

The terrestrially transmitted channels can be carried to multiple DPO networks simultaneously for re-transmission. Considering these developments, it is essential to establish an enabling framework to ensure that service providers can fully leverage technological advancements.

On July 5, TRAI notified news rules under the Telecom Act. Under the same, only government secretary-level officials are eligible for TRAI chief. Some eligibility conditions were also relaxed for the vacant positions.

Amid UEFA Euros, cable operators take Sony channels off air in Kolkata

TRAI had issued the consultation paper on August 9 seeking responses from stakeholders until September 6 and counter comments until September 20.

Apart from five major sports channels, the broadcaster has over 30 entertainment and kids channels in multiple languages that went off the air on GTPL-KCBPL, DEN, Hathaway, and Metrocast.

76% Indian consumers concerned about privacy, data sharing on social media: PwC report

While 77% discover new brands via social media and 81% use it to seek reviews before purchasing, concerns persist; 76% worry about privacy and data sharing, underscoring the need for stringent privacy measures. (Representative image via Unsplash)

According to the PwC’s Voice of the Consumer Survey 2024, social media is the least trusted channel. The report also notes that 82% of Indian consumers consider the protection of personal data as the most crucial factor in building trust.

MIB issues advisory on provisioning of satellite capacity on non- Indian satellites

All Access Providers have been directed to comply with these directives and submit regular updates on the actions taken on the 1st and 16th of every month.

Beyond March 31, 2025, only satellites authorised by IN-SPACe can provide space-based communication and broadcast services in India, and any new or additional capacity must comply with the authorisation requirements.

TRAI directive on pay channels has broadcasters mulling legal action

MIB has also highlighted certain issues that may be considered while formulating recommendations for digital radio broadcast policy.

According to the TRAI directive, pay channels available on DD Free Dish should be free to other distributors. As per reports, the broadcasters are planning to challenge the directive.

MIB continues its efforts to streamline ‘self-declaration certificate’ mechanism

Stakeholders say that the MIB is demonstrating its commitment to enhancing the ease of doing business in the advertising sector. (Image source: Alan de la Cruz via Unsplash)

In its affidavit to the Supreme Court on July 9th, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting requested the court to permit only one portal to upload ‘self-declaration certificates’ for ads. Before that, on July 4th it restricted the mechanism to only food and health sectors, annually.