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EXCLUSIVE: Cable operators urge MIB to fast track Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill

Among its significant recommendations, the Committee proposed the establishment of a Media Council to oversee governance across various media formats, including print, broadcast, and digital platforms.

The release of MIB’s Action Taken Report provides important insights into the government’s stance on key issues affecting the cable TV sector.

MIB updates Parliamentary Committee on cable TV industry issues

In response to concerns raised by the Standing Committee on channel pricing and bundling by broadcasters. The MIB has forwarded the issue to TRAI, which is currently reviewing potential regulatory adjustments.

Broadcasting Services Bill gains momentum amid Parliamentary scrutiny

In its Fifty-Sixth Report, the Parliamentary committee noted that multiple Acts, rules, and guidelines currently regulate the cable TV industry, along with multiple regulatory bodies, including the MIB, TRAI, and DoT.

Cable operators demand regulatory parity as FAST ‘blurs’ broadcasting boundaries

The cable operators’ association has also written to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), urging it to direct these OTT platforms to restrict the transmission of live channels.

TRAI appoints two whole time members

The Central Government will now review TRAI’s recommendations before finalising the regulations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

The appointments committee of the cabinet approved appointments oF Ritu Ranjan Mittar and Maruthi Prasad Tangirala ON Saturday.

TRAI to hold OHD on 8 Jan for formulating Digital Radio Broadcast Policy

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

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting vide its reference dated 23rd April 2024 has sought recommendations of TRAI on formulating a digital radio broadcast policy for private Radio broadcasters.

TRAI official accepts Rs 1 Lakh bribe to favour cable operator, arrested by CBI

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

After preliminary verifications, the CBI laid a trap and caught Rawat red handed while accepting the bribe of Rs 1 lakh in his Delhi office from the complainant.

Reliance Jio leads broadband services sector with 474.81 mn subscribers, reveals TRAI data

The overall tele-density in India also dropped slightly, from 84.69 percent in September to 84.46 percent in October. (Image source: Unsplash)

As per the data shared by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, BSNL and Atria Convergence are amongst the top five service providers.

TRAI unveils upgraded website with new features; aims to enhance accessibility, public engagement

TRAI has also confirmed that the old website will remain operational for the next three months

The website has also introduced TARA (Telecom Authority Responsive Advisor), an AI-powered chatbot designed to assist with interactive searches and provide answers to frequently asked questions.

Give equal treatment to ground based and satellite broadcasters: Stakeholders tell TRAI

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India issued recommendations on 'Definition of International Traffic', on December 10, 2024.

The consultation paper highlighted that GBBs could leverage advanced technologies like cloud-based platforms, broadband networks, and fiber technology to distribute content to DPOs efficiently.