Good News TRAI wins the tariff order case against Star in Supreme Court

[SATFAN]

Bro,Whether after new implementation also , the DTH operators are permitted to keep the lock in period for Base packs , Addons and Alacarte channels? Its really stopping from subscribing for channels/packs for limited period and unsubscribe after that especially alacarte sports channels.

 

[Ashok Varma]

The twists and turns in the case of a new tariff regime being sought to be implemented by broadcast and telecoms regulator TRAI continues. It has filed a petition in the Supreme Court on the issue of 15 per cent cap on discount on a bouquet price of TV channels to consumers that had been set aside by Madras High Court while upholding TRAI’s right to regulate the broadcast... TRAI tariff issue back in Supreme Court

 

[Gopi27]

So, TRAI is trying to keep 15% Discount Cap. If that happens then the bouquets will be very costly

 

[sourav83]

So, TRAI is trying to keep 15% Discount Cap. If that happens then the bouquets will be very costly

The 15% cap would completely kill people watching multiple channels.

 

[SarFa]

The 15% cap would completely kill people watching multiple channels.

Yes We not need this 15% cap:no:

 

[Gopi27]

The 15% cap would completely kill people watching multiple channels.

Yes We not need this 15% cap:no:

Yes, Taking channels on Ala-Carte basis will be cost effective than paying all channels with just mere 15% Discount.

 

[dino29]

So, TRAI is trying to keep 15% Discount Cap. If that happens then the bouquets will be very costly

Gopi bro you are interpreting it in wrong way. Infact without this 15% discount cap TRAI Tariff Order will lose much of its relevance. Currently broadcasters have been forced to keep their A-La-Carte pricing within Rs. 19 limit but again in bouquet they are offering massive discount thus forcing subscribers to stay away from A-La-Carte and opt for all channels in their bouquet. This makes the main purpose of this ruling lose its teeth.

If TRAI wins this appeal then broadcasters will be forced to drop A-La-Carte rates too thus giving us freedom to choose our favorite channels as per choice.

 

[Ashok Varma]

Gopi bro you are interpreting it in wrong way. Infact without this 15% discount cap TRAI Tariff Order will lose much of its relevance. Currently broadcasters have been forced to keep their A-La-Carte pricing within Rs. 19 limit but again in bouquet they are offering massive discount thus forcing subscribers to stay away from A-La-Carte and opt for all channels in their bouquet. This makes the main purpose of this ruling lose its teeth.

If TRAI wins this appeal then broadcasters will be forced to drop A-La-Carte rates too thus giving us freedom to choose our favorite channels as per choice.

I think Supreme Court shall not allow boutiques or discounts, then only we will pick n pay for what can we view.

 

[Gopi27]

I think Supreme Court shall not allow boutiques or discounts, then only we will pick n pay for what can we view.

Even If Supreme Court doesn't approve Broadcasters Bouquets, I think DPO's will still have the option to offer customised bouquets of two or more Broadcasters.

 

[Ashok Varma]

Even If Supreme Court doesn't approve Broadcasters Bouquets, I think DPO's will still have the option to offer customised bouquets of two or more Broadcasters.

I think DPOs didn't give discount more than broadcasters' discounts.