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

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Keeping in view the interest of the subscribers and to enable a smooth transition, the Authority is preparing a detailed Migration Plan for all the existing subscribers. The migration plan will provide ample opportunity to each and every subscriber for making informed choice.

Press Release on Migration to the New Regulatory Framework for Broadcasting & Cable Services.
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Some informations given by d2h...

Will my subscription price increase again?

The regulations are effective from 29th Dec 2018 and since prices are now declared by the broadcasters, there may be changes in your subscribed pack and price as well. We are working to ensure there is least disruption to your viewing experience. Please await our communication in this regard. You will be informed well in advance.

Which all channels will be included in this or only single channels?

The new regulation stipulates that all channels will now be available to the customers at the MRP declared by the broadcasters. You will also have the choice to pick packs best suited to you. Please await our communication in this regard. You will be informed well in advance.

I am a LDP subscriber,will this change applicable for me as well?

The new regulations are applicable to all customer with effect from December 29, 2018. We are working to ensure there is least disruption to your viewing experience. Please await our communication in this regard.
 
Vishnu777 said:
Some informations given by d2h...

I am a LDP subscriber,will this change applicable for me as well?

The new regulations are applicable to all customer with effect from December 29, 2018. We are working to ensure there is least disruption to your viewing experience. Please await our communication in this regard.
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This is wrong. TRAI clarified saying those on LDP packs have option to continue till pack expires.
 
This is from TRAI website FAQ

57. What amount I have to pay, if I opt for only 2 Pay channels of my choice?

The price of a channel has two components MRP of channel declared by broadcaster and the cost of network for carriage of channel by distributors. Distributors of television channels can 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. In addition, they may charge price of pay channel, if any subscribed by the consumer. The Authority has, however, provided freedom to Distributors of television channels to fix the Distributor retail prices of a-la-carte pay channels for their customers by offering discount on the MRP of pay channels declared by the broadcasters. Distributor may also offer basic services below Rs. 130/- to its subscribers. Therefore, it would be better for a subscriber to opt for as many channels up that will cover the network capacity fee.

This answer clearly shows that we have to pay Rs 130 + tax as NCF no matter we select 2 channel or 100 channel
 
Cable operators have started to show their real colors while declaring the basic 100 channel FTA package. Even on the basic pack with 100 channels, they are not including all the regional channels in that locality. Instead, they are creating another pack of 150 FTA channels and including all channels in that locality. So they will get extra 50 channels NCF. How many customers will select individual FTA on their own or do you think LCO will give that option. They will force the customer to buy the higher priced FTA pack.
 
mediafan said:
Cable operators have started to show their real colors while declaring the basic 100 channel FTA package. Even on the basic pack with 100 channels, they are not including all the regional channels in that locality. Instead, they are creating another pack of 150 FTA channels and including all channels in that locality. So they will get extra 50 channels NCF. How many customers will select individual FTA on their own or do you think LCO will give that option. They will force the customer to buy the higher priced FTA pack.
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may I know which MSO are you talking about, because In Digital has offered free choice other than 25 DD channels
 
keralavision is offering 11 Malayalam channels in a basic pack of 100 channels. Most of them are either cable operators own channel or shopping channel. They have another pack of 150 channels where they offer 37 FTA Malayalam channels. Why can't they offer the 37 channels in the basic pack?
 
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