Telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has assured that the government will soon be coming out with its report on Net Neutrality, though it is waiting for TRAI to report with its recommendations first.

exchange4media Staff Jun 30, 2015 2:43 PM

The current IT secretary's good relations with Minister for Telecommunication and IT, Ravi Shankar Prasad as well as his experience with Digital India and Aadhaar projects could give him an edge over the other candidates

exchange4media Staff May 14, 2015 2:39 PM

The TRAI Chairman also stressed on the need to keep politicians away from broadcasting platforms and a comprehensive national media policy

Abid Hasan Sep 22, 2014 8:04 AM

TRAI has asked DTH operators to give viewers the option to use the same set top box while switching operators & also that they should be allowed to change the STB in exchange for cash

Abid Hasan Dec 11, 2013 8:06 AM

According to Rahul Khullar, challenges of convergence, spectrum constraint & cross media ownership need to be tackled for the broadcast sector to be at par with developed nations

Abid Hasan Sep 16, 2013 8:20 AM

While some industry experts believe TRAI's notification will bring transparency in the system, others question TRAI’s jurisdiction to be sitting in judgement over media ownership

Abid Hasan Jul 29, 2013 8:39 AM

Stakeholders can send their comments till July 1. MIB has sought TRAI’s recommendations on restrictions on MSOs to prevent monopolies of interest

Abid Hasan Jun 25, 2013 7:45 AM

Media industry remains divided over cross media ownership, with some saying it is against democracy, while others support it and call for self-regulation

Abhinav Trivedi Jun 21, 2013 9:06 AM

The objective is to prevent monopolies of interest in order to ensure fair competition, improved quality of service and equity

Abid Hasan Jun 4, 2013 8:52 AM

The regulator has taken cognizance of broadcasters failing to adhere to 10+2 ad cap. TRAI & broadcasters to meet today to sort out the issue

Abid Hasan Apr 11, 2013 2:29 AM

TRAI Chair sited int’l practices & said he awaits stakeholder comments to form cross media ownership regulations

Deepa Balasubramanian Jul 30, 2012 8:19 PM

The Commerce Secretary, who has been appointed for a three-year term at TRAI, replaces J S Sarma

exchange4media Staff May 14, 2012 8:26 PM

The Commerce Secretary, who has been appointed for a three-year term at TRAI, replaces J S Sarma

exchange4media Staff May 14, 2012 8:26 PM