Changes and updates in policy by TRAI and MIB are posted here.
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TRAI said that broadcasters are exploiting the freedom to price a la carte channels and it’s an attempt to defeat the purpose of the NTO 2.0.
MIB cancels/closes 4 MSO registrations/applications in September-October 2021 increasing the number of closed/cancelled MSO registrations to 111.
MIB invites applications for the appointment of Member (Personnel) in Prasar Bharati.
Total MSO registrations reach 1743 as MIB grants 11 fresh MSO registrations in September 2021.
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MIB’s DAS division shoots advisory to cable operators to provide LCN data of mandatory channels to Prasar Bharati.
MIB grants fresh satellite TV license to TV Today Network, Catvision Limited, Sri Venketeshwara Bhakti Channel, and Bennet Coleman and Company Limited.
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Disney-Star will finally have a Marathi movie channel, which was its only missing regional movie market. Meanwhile Sony has a long history of shutting down niche channels.
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NCCS kicks of development on draft STB security requirements on DoT direction.
