TRAI starts consultation process on unregulated services

[IndianMascot]

Broadcasting sector regulator TRAI has begun a consultation process to create a regulatory framework for certain specific services that are provided by cable TV, DTH and IPTV operators on their platforms which they do not obtain from broadcasters and are presently largely unregulated.

In its consultation paper, TRAI explained that TV channel distribution platforms like cable operators, Multi-System operators, Direct to Home (DTH), Headend in the Sky (HITS) or IPTV primarily re-transmit TV channels permitted by I&B Ministry.

TRAI, in the consultation paper, however, said that in addition to the re-transmission of permitted TV channels, some cable TV operators also operate their own local ground-based channels, which generally provide movies, music related programs, local community-based programs, local news and current affairs to their own subscribers.

"These local ground-based channels operated by cable TV operators are presently not subject to any specific guidelines unlike private satellite TV channels permitted under the uplinking/downlinking guidelines of I&B Ministry," TRAI said.


TRAI starts consultation process on unregulated services - The Economic Times

 

[IndianMascot]

The quoted text suggest that Inhouse channel like Star Gold Hitz , Vijay Hitz and other such channels may be effected.

 

[DashMajor]

The quoted text suggest that Inhouse channel like Star Gold Hitz , Vijay Hitz and other such channels may be effected.

And only airtel having such VODs, I think HBO VOD also come in this.

 

[IndianMascot]

Yes, all Permium VOD service like HBO Premium of Tata Sky too will come under scanner.

Similarly, 2 d2h Movies channel too will be regulated and required to take uplink-downlink permissions.

 

[DashMajor]

Yes, all Permium VOD service like HBO Premium of Tata Sky too will come under scanner.

Similarly, 2 d2h Movies channel too will be regulated and required to take uplink-downlink permissions.

Then dish BOX OFFICE is also a kind of unauthorized channel

 

[IndianMascot]

Yes, if its airing movies as inhouse channels.

Then i think even PPV channels would be effected too.

 

[Abhii]

IndianMascot
In d2h
d2h Movies 1 & 2
Active d2h Music
d2h 3D Channel
.
What About Planet M Shopping?

 

[IndianMascot]

All these would be axed including Planet M Music too if they won't be having Uplink-Downlink license.

 

[Technoglitch]

this is targetted for local cable channels that are being telecasted for a particular city. some cities have more than 70 local channels that telecast movies, news and music.

 

[IndianMascot]

Nope bro, its related to all kind of distribution like LCO, MSO, DTH , HITS etc.