Discussion Confusion clearing thread regarding TRAI rate changes effective 1st February

[Nikhil Shirvankar]

20 for subsequent 25 channels

These is beyond the initial 100 channel slab

 

[Nikhil Shirvankar]

Where in the TRAI tariff order it says every subscriber has to mandatory pay Rs 130 even if he chooses 20, 40 or 60 channels of his choice ??? pls quote the clause

No where is it written that 130 is mandatory, what's stated is that DPO can charge Max 130 for an initial 100SD Channels
'It was further proposed that distributors of television channels would charge a monthly rental amount of maximum Rs. 130/- (excluding taxes) per month from a subscriber for subscribing a network capacity of 100 SD channels'
page 34,35 clause 50
page 46 clause 78

 

[Digital Mastermind]

No where is it written that 130 is mandatory, what's stated is that DPO can charge Max 130 for an initial 100SD Channels
'It was further proposed that distributors of television channels would charge a monthly rental amount of maximum Rs. 130/- (excluding taxes) per month from a subscriber for subscribing a network capacity of 100 SD channels'
page 34,35 clause 50

Exactly, monthly rental amount of maximum Rs. 130/- (excluding taxes) per month from a subscriber for subscribing a network capacity of 100 SD channels.

See the above statement, "For subscribing a network capacity of 100 SD Channels" This doesnt mean they can charge Rs 130 for a person subscribing just 50 channels. Why should he pay Rs 130 or whatever the rate DPO has for 100 channels???

This means DPO can keep NCF for per channel based and not fixed

 

[Nikhil Shirvankar]

This means DPO can keep NCF for per channel based and not fixed

This is also not written anywhere

what I understand is that 100 is the initial slab and further slabs are of 25 channels.
within those 100, apart from 25DD, we're free to choose

 

[Ritesh]

Arey why banging head on wall with so much confusion? Only 3 days left and things will get clear.

 

[Digital Mastermind]

This is also not written anywhere

If its not written, how is fastway charging NCF on per channel basis ??? And see all MSO/DTH who have released FTA packs, they have stated Rs 130 for 100+ FTA channels in BST, and that is not mandatory for a users to opt for. If i want i can take 1 Pay channel and pay the channel price + NCF for that 1 channel

@Siva bro pls can u quote the clause TRAI order where DPO can charge NCF per channel/pack wise

 

[karan_hdl]

For a normal Tamil HD User the calculation works out like this

For first 100 FTA Channels with NCF and taxes based on Airtel All India FTA Pack the cost comes to Rs.153

For Pay Channels Boquets

Times Group HD Boquet Rs.20
Jaya Tv Boquet Rs.10.50
Zee Tamil HD Boquet Rs.22
Discovery Sports HD Boquet Rs.8.5
SPN HD Premium Boquet Rs.50
Star Tamil HD Premium Boquet Rs.110
Sun HD Boquet Rs.35
Aditya Rs.10
Nick Rs.6

Total Cost of FTA Boquet : 153
Total Cost of Pay Boquet : 272
Pay Boquet Taxes : 48.96
Total Cost : 473.96

Currently Paying Rs.400 without English Movies & Entertainment Channels but at Rs.75 extra I'll be getting Sony,Times & Star Group English Channels or I may even continue without English Channels so that I can reduce Overall Cost.

If there is some kind of discounts provided by Operators and I guess there will be upto 10% discount from 474 which will keep the subscription below Rs.450/-

So for 400 - 500 Monthly spenders TRAI Tariff order might provide some extra channels from Specific Broadcaster Boquet.

 

[Nikhil Shirvankar]

If its not written, how is fastway charging NCF on per channel basis ??? And see all MSO/DTH who have released FTA packs, they have stated Rs 130 for 100+ FTA channels in BST, and that is not mandatory for a users to opt for. If i want i can take 1 Pay channel and pay the channel price + NCF for that 1 channel

@Siva bro pls can u quote the clause TRAI order where DPO can charge NCF per channel/pack wise

NCF Documents of In Digital & Hathway
http://indigital.co.in/pdf/ncf-Channel-carrying-network-capacity.pdf
http://www.hathway.com/assets/pdf/digital/DECLARATION OF NETWORK CAPACITY FEE.pdf

 

[Digital Mastermind]

NCF Documents of In Digital & Hathway
http://indigital.co.in/pdf/ncf-Channel-carrying-network-capacity.pdf
http://www.hathway.com/assets/pdf/digital/DECLARATION OF NETWORK CAPACITY FEE.pdf

Aree bhai, thats for 100 SD channels bro, not if someone wants less than 100 why should he pay Rs 130 ??? 100 SD channel is just a cap made by TRAI so that DPO understand it better, but subscribers are getting confused.

Say Rs 1.3 for 1 SD channel and Rs 2.6 for 1 HD channel.

 

[Nikhil Shirvankar]

Aree bhai, thats for 100 SD channels bro, not if someone wants less than 100 why should he pay Rs 130 ??? 100 SD channel is just a cap made by TRAI so that DPO understand it better, but subscribers are getting confused.

Say Rs 1.3 for 1 SD channel and Rs 2.6 for 1 HD channel.

100 initial channels & 130 max is what is officially mentioned, 1.3 for 1SD channel is a logical division agreed but is not mentioned anywhere.