TRAI to meet broadcasters, DPOs on 5 December for consultation on audit related provisions

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting sought TRAI's recommendations on the terms and conditions, including fees or charges for authorisation to provide broadcasting services, on July 25, 2024.

Storyboard18 had first reported about the clash between Broadcasters and DPOs around the audit-related provisions of the Interconnection Regulations, 2017, and the Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual.

TRAI moves headquarters to new location in Nauroji Nagar

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting sought TRAI's recommendations on the terms and conditions, including fees or charges for authorisation to provide broadcasting services, on July 25, 2024.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India relocates its office to F Tower at the World Trade Centre in New Delhi.

TRAI reports 0.87% drop in wireless subscribers in September; BSNL gains ground

The number of M2M cellular mobile connections increased from 54.07 million at the end of August 2024, to 54.64 million at the end of September 2024 (Photo: Moneycontrol)

TRAI data reveals that Reliance Jio with a market share of around 40 per cent, lost 7.9 million wireless customer, followed by Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel with 1.5 million and 1.4 million customers, respectively.

TRAI takes strong action against spam calls; implements measures for message traceability

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

A webinar is scheduled for November 25, 2024, will be hosted in collaboration with Tata Teleservices Ltd., with invitations extended to a wide array of government officials, regulatory bodies, and industry organizations.

MoHFW infringing powers of MIB, OTT platforms oppose non-skippable anti-tobacco ads

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

Stakeholders have also expressed concern over the heavy compliance burden on OTT platforms. To meet the amendment’s requirements, platforms would need to edit extensive amounts of content.

TRAI releases consultation paper for ground-based broadcasters; seeks comments from stakeholders

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting sought TRAI's recommendations on the terms and conditions, including fees or charges for authorisation to provide broadcasting services, on July 25, 2024.

As per TRAI, the consultation paper may be accessed on TRAI’s website. Additionally, written comments on the consultation paper are invited from the stakeholders by November 15,2024 while counter comments can be submitted by November 29,2024.

MIB, TRAI put weight behind D2M Broadcasting, says trial in progress

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

Prasar Bharati, the public service broadcaster in collaboration with IIT Kanpur and Saankhya Labs, is conducting D2M trials using both high-power and low-power transmitters.

MIB to conduct E-auctions for FM Radio Channels, reserve price set at Rs 784.87 Crore

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

The ministry has now invited applications from prospective bidders who meet the eligibility criteria to submit their applications for auction participation. The deadline for application submission is November 18, 2024.

National Broadcasting Policy 2024: MIB’s call for stakeholders’ inputs met with silence

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

Organisations like the Indian Broadcasting And Digital Foundation (IBDF), The Media Foundation (TMF) and the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) criticised the inclusion of OTT platforms.