MIB cancels/closes 2 MSO registrations and 2 MSO applications in April 2022. 2 MSO applications rejected for suppressing vital information whereas 2 MSO registrations cancelled for non-operational status.
ITV Network’s ‘NE News’ satellite TV channel license renamed as ‘India News Business’ by MIB.
MIB grants MSO license to Infotainment Service & Communications in April 2022; total registered MSOs as of 30th April 2022 at 1761.
MIB set to deploy monitoring devices on head-ends of cable operators through BECIL team. Cable operators advised to cooperate with BECIL or face action under prevalent laws.
Total number of permitted satellite TV channels at 902 as of 30th April 2022. MIB cancelled 1 TV channe license during the month of April.
Cable TV Direct To Home News Regulatory TV Channels
DD Retro and 11 DD Regional Channels notified as Mandatory Channels by MIB along with introduction of a new proviso.
Cable TV Direct To Home News Regulatory
The broadcasting service operates in the 3700-4200 MHz range while the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) plans to auction the 3300-3670 MHz frequency band for 5G IMT services.
I&B Ministry advises private satellite TV channels to stick to Programme Code in light of the reporting on Russia-Ukraine conflict and North-West Delhi incident.
