ALCOA has stated that NTO 1.0 has already caused a lot of loss to the cable industry and the implementation of NTO 2.0 will worsen the situation

Javed Farooqui Jan 7, 2022 9:19 AM

In its plea, the TRAI contended that it has received several letters from consumers complaining about their viewing experience because of excessive ads on various television channels

exchange4media Staff Dec 24, 2021 2:04 PM

According to TRAI, the IA regulations are aimed to formulate the contours of a reporting system for the service providers

Javed Farooqui Dec 9, 2021 9:06 AM

I&B Minister Anurag Thakur said the TRAI Act and IP laws define provisions & powers of the respective competent authorities in relevant statutes prescribed for the purpose specified to them

exchange4media Staff Dec 8, 2021 8:45 AM

Madhavan, The Walt Disney Company India & Star India Country Manager & President, said that regulations like New Tariff Order 1 and 2 did not address the interests of any stakeholders

exchange4media Staff Nov 17, 2021 1:36 PM

As per the implementation plan, the DPOs will have to ensure that subscribers avail of pay-TV service as per NTO 2.0 norms with effect from 1st April 2022

Javed Farooqui Nov 11, 2021 1:42 PM

exchange4media co-founder Nawal Ahuja explains why NTO 2.0 implementation could force users to pay more, defeating TRAI's objective of 'easing consumers' pain'

Nawal Ahuja Oct 25, 2021 9:07 AM

The meeting was held in the presence of TRAI chairman PD Vaghela, & secretary SK Gupta with industry leaders like Jawahar Goel, Harit Nagpal, SN Sharma, Anil Malhotra and Avinash Pandey in attendance

Javed Farooqui Mar 2, 2021 8:40 AM

From announcing NTO 2.0 to launching channel selector apps, TRAI had a rather eventful year

Javed Farooqui Jan 11, 2021 8:07 AM

While BARC has said it’s still reviewing the recommendations, many industry experts believe the rating system shouldn’t come under TRAI’s purview

Sonam Saini Apr 29, 2020 9:00 AM

Maharashtra Cable Operators Federation said the implementation process will necessitate frequent interaction between subscribers and field executives

exchange4media Staff Mar 17, 2020 7:48 AM

However, the revised MRP of most channels are not as per TRAI’s Rs 12 limit

exchange4media Staff Mar 3, 2020 9:03 AM

The Court has also asked TRAI whether the matter can be deferred by a month since the hearing will take time

exchange4media Staff Feb 26, 2020 8:06 PM

On February 4, the high court had adjourned the hearing to February 18

exchange4media Staff Feb 19, 2020 5:32 PM

TRAI said that this is to ensure that sufficient time is actually available to the consumers to exercise their choice of channels and bouquets before 1 March 2020

exchange4media Staff Feb 14, 2020 8:10 AM

On January 30, the case was adjourned for today

exchange4media Staff Feb 12, 2020 7:35 PM

A CRISIL February 2019 report had cautioned that the new network capacity fee and channel prices could lead to an increase in subscribers’ monthly TV bills

exchange4media Staff Jan 29, 2020 12:04 PM

Industry experts have expressed concerns on whether TRAI will be able to fulfill its goals like empowering consumers and reducing TV bills or will it lead to more rounds of amendments

exchange4media Staff Jan 28, 2020 9:32 AM

According to the report, subscription increased by 10.69% whereas advertising revenues grew by 14.23% during the year

exchange4media Staff Jan 17, 2020 8:05 AM

The regulatory authority has said broadcasters and DPOs will have to publish the revised MRP of a-la-carte channels and of bouquets on their website by January 15 and January 30 respectively

Sonam Saini Jan 2, 2020 8:17 AM