Good News TRAI now extends time till 31 March for new tariff regime

[TJ_DJ]

A very wicked technique being used by LCOs:

1. Shift the subscriber to 'Best Fit Plan', i.e. the plan that has *almost* the same channels as what the subscriber had earlier.
2. Do not inform the subscriber about the hefty charges of pay channels like Star Plus, Zee TV, Star Sports 1, Sony MAX, etc.
3. When they come to collect the bill, quote the actual cost calculated as per TRAI, turns out to be Rs 500 - 800 for an earlier plan of Rs 300 - 400.

It has come in the news as well. Refer the below link.

Federation of Retail Traders' Welfare Association has lodged a complaint with Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) over the jump in monthly cable fees under the new tariff regime. The association has urged TRAI to ensure the steep bills are reversed.

"Millions of consumers are upset and angry that instead of TRAI trying to protect interests of consumers, they have ended up paying 75-100% more in monthly cable charges, which has resulted in unfair practices," said Viren Shah, FRTWA president.

The new tariff regime has resulted in channels being blocked unless consumers pay what is being asked for, and cable operators are unable to provide a 'Best Fit Plan', resulting in consumers paying Rs1,200-1,500 per month, as against the earlier Rs750-800 per month.

Source: Consumers upset as cable TV bills double - Times of India

 

[id_866]

Only 1week left for the deadline or will it be extended again??

I guess, by now all DTHs must have migrated atleast 90% users?? Leaving users on ARP/LDP

Whats your opinion bros??

It will get extended to support corporate companies to loot more from consumers

 

[SarFa]

Again Extended

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the implementation of landing page direction by two months following a request by the All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF). The deadline has now been pushed to 31st May from 31st March.

TRAI extends deadline for implementation of landing page direction by two months - TelevisionPost: Latest News, India’s Television, Cable, DTH, TRAI

 

[Sarkar]

Again Extended

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the implementation of landing page direction by two months following a request by the All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF). The deadline has now been pushed to 31st May from 31st March.

TRAI extends deadline for implementation of landing page direction by two months - TelevisionPost: Latest News, India’s Television, Cable, DTH, TRAI

Unlike china, it's democracy here bro, so that's how things works

 

[Choco7905]

I think it's for the landing channel.

The authority had issued a direction on 3rd December directed all broadcasters and distributors of the television channels to restrain from placing any registered satellite television channel, whose TV rating is released by TV rating agency, on the landing LCN or landing channel or the boot-up screen with immediate effect and in case of previously entered agreements, efforts may be made to implement these directions as soon as possible and it shall be implemented in all cases by 31st March 2019.

 

[Gopi27]

The authority had issued a direction on 3rd December directed all broadcasters and distributors of the television channels to restrain from placing any registered satellite television channel, whose TV rating is released by TV rating agency, on the landing LCN or landing channel or the boot-up screen with immediate effect and in case of previously entered agreements, efforts may be made to implement these directions as soon as possible and it shall be implemented in all cases by 31st March 2019.

Its about Landing Channel placement not TRAI order implementation

 

[SarFa]

I think it's for the landing channel.

Yes was confused so asked above .

dated 03rd December 2018 for previously entered agreements and hereby directs all the broadcasters and distributors of television channels to implement the direction dated 3rd December 2018 as soon as possible but not later than 31st May, 2019,” the TRAI said in its direction dated 28th March.

 

[Gopi27]

So, from March 31st TRAI order will be effective fully

 

[Choco7905]

So, from March 31st TRAI order will be effective fully

From 1st April it'll be fully effective & those who've not yet selected their channels will face blackout.

 

[SarFa]