Discussion TRAI announced important changes in the Tariff Order

[IamTRoy4]

I have a doubt. If LCO already feel up the slot of 200 FTA channels then we may have to pay additional Rs 30 maximum for pay channel addition. It's not clear that LCO will allow it to choose FTA channels or not

Same for my AIRTEL & DISHtv too. they gives ALL FTA channels

 

[IamTRoy4]

Due to this loot, I deactivated TV 18 package and Sony Sports Package.

but Sony, TV18, Times & Turner packs are much cheaper & affordable

 

[Rajat Basak]

but Sony, TV18, Times & Turner packs are much cheaper & affordable

Yes TV18's package was the cheapest in the country...

 

[Digital Mastermind]

What about RS 25 for extra set of 20 channels ??? Is that also removed ???

 

[IamTRoy4]

What about RS 25 for extra set of 20 channels ??? Is that also removed ???

maybe this is for those who watches over 200 channels ...

 

[Rajat Basak]

What about RS 25 for extra set of 20 channels ??? Is that also removed ???

They can charge maximum 160 Rs for NCF.

 

[Siva]

What about RS 25 for extra set of 20 channels ??? Is that also removed ???

1st post has all the details bro. The maximum NCF is set at 160. So, no more slabs after that!

@Siva
It's now crystal clear for me. Very good move by TRAI. Also we don't have to pay more NCF for additional channel. Because it's maximum 160. But what is point about 1 HD counts as 2 SD channel for NCF?

No change in 1 HD being counted as 2 SD in the NCF calculation!

 

[WizarD]

What about RS 25 for extra set of 20 channels ??? Is that also removed ???

The broadcaster has to limit the maximum NCF to ₹160.
First 200 channels for ₹130, remaining all for another ₹30.
Catches are:-
1. DPO may fix 200 FTA channels as base pack.
2. Even for next 20-25 channels, they may collect this additional ₹30. No clear rule here.

 

[Karthik.]

But this system is also not very safe. Broadcasters will create multiple packs of smaller cost.
**They may put different genre channels together and push us to take multiple bouquet of each broadcaster.

 

[rahul78X]

but Sony, TV18, Times & Turner packs are much cheaper & affordable

I deactivated only the Sony Sports Package of ₹31 and yes TV 18 was a cheap package but only few channels were useful which I took as A-la-Carte like MTV, MTV Beats, Sonic, Nick Junior, Cineplex remaining channels were typically Saas Bahu which is already being dominated by Star and Zee Network.