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TRAI has also proposed changes to authorization fees for radio broadcasting services, standardizing the rate at 4% of AGR across all cities.

Why IPO-bound Tata Play’s performance will be under pressure in FY23

Growth in the company’s average revenue per user and active subscriber base has slowed with more people cutting the cord and opting for streaming platforms for content. Competition from free-to-air satellite TV provider DD Free Dish isn’t helping.

TRAI releases game changing consultation paper on broadcasting, cable pricing framework

The authority has sought stakeholder inputs on matters ranging from doing away with the ceiling price for a channel to be included in a bouquet to suggestions for ensuring that popular TV channels remain accessible for a large number of viewers

Bharti Airtel lost 28 million users in a single quarter

The telecom company said it witnessed a decline in users following the announcement of tariff hikes for its mobile plans in November. The telecom giant said this could be due to the quality of the subscriber base or challenges in monetising its new plans.

TRAI issues recommendations on regulatory framework for platform services offered by DTH

As per its recommendations, a maximum of 15 platform service channels may be offered by multi-system operators, IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) operators.

COVID-19 impact | Paid OTT subscriptions rise nearly 60% to 100-125 million in 2020: Report

In 2020, the the number of paid OTT subscriptions (also known as SVoD) increased to about 100-125 million, up by nearly 55-60 per cent from 49 million subscriptions in 2018, said a CII-BCG report.

RIL rallied over 20% since last AGM: Investors eye GigaFiber, Jio Phone 3 launch

The stock rallied from Rs 964 recorded on 5th July 2018 when RIL held its 41st AGM, to Rs 1,162 registered on Friday, 9 August, which translates into a rally of over 20 percent.

DTH bills surging? Here’s how to control the costs

The new arrangement does not seem to be working cost-wise

Tata Sky makes U-turn on NaMo TV; says its special service, not a Hindi news channel

But as debate raged over allegations of channel violating the model code of conduct in place for the general elections, Tata Sky in a statement said: "Namo TV is a special service available to all subscribers. The content of the service comes from BJP."

New broadcast price regime: TRAI chief RS Sharma refuses to extend Feb 1 deadline

TRAI chief RS Sharma expects the switch to be faster when the deadline approaches, adding that 40 percent had already chosen their channels till January 24

Confused about DTH TV pack pricing? Channel Selector tool from TRAI is here for your rescue

All details about new pricing are on TRAI’s website.

You may have to pay more for cable and DTH services in 2019

The telecom regulator set up a new tariff regime under which consumers can select TV channels they want to watch and pay the MRP set by their respective broadcasters for it

Pakistan seizes smuggled Indian and other DTH equipment worth Rs 7.83 cr in crackdown

The report was submitted to the Pakistan Supreme Court on November 7 after it took up a suo motu case relating to easy availability of Indian DTH or magic box in the Pakistani market.

Bharti Airtel gets FDI clearance to offload 20% stake in DTH unit to Warburg Pincus

The source privy to the development said that the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) approval has been received for the deal, which was announced in December 2017.

Reliance Big TV's new offer makes set-top boxes effectively free

Subscribers will have free access to as much as 500 free-to-air channels for five years. Paid channels will be available for free for one year.

Airtel brings Netflix, YouTube to TV sets; Can DTH rivals rise to the challenge?

Closely competing with the Google Chromecast, Bharti Airtel's new hybrid set-top box (STB) can convert any TV into a smart TV.

Shemaroo, Hathway tie up to provide ad-free service on cable TV

The services would be offered free to the consumers for the first month, Shemaroo said, adding that post this period, these services will be available at different price points.

See no threat from Netflix or Amazon Prime in India: PVR Chief

“Cinema business has been consistently growing in US, which is the most saturated market in the world when it comes to such online video platforms. In the US, they are not building new cinemas. Instead they are reducing cinemas but cinema footfalls business are still going up,” Kamal Gianchandani, CEO PVR Pictures says.

Doordarshan to offer 104 DTH channels from March-end

To expand its DTH platform, Doordarshan plans to come out with new set-top boxes having MPEC-4 technology and provide 104 channels by March-end, its Director General Supriya Sahu said today.

MSO to provide TV signals to LCO with written agreements: TRAI

TRAI said it had come to its notice that some MSOs were luring LCOs to provide signals without these written agreements.

Amazon Prime, Netflix will not impact cable TV biz: Edelweiss

In 2016, new players such as Amazon Prime Video and Netflix emerged in India's OTT video space, besides Spuul, TVF Play and Voot. A report by Edelweiss predicts that the phenomenon of ‘cord cutting‘ by TV users as very visible in the US, will not occur in India.

Airtel appoints Sunil Taldar as CEO & director for DTH business

In his new role, Sunil will be responsible for driving growth and innovation for Airtel Digital TV, which is a key growth driver within the company‘s B2C portfolio.

Jio's Happy New Year offer gives users free services till March

Reliance Jio will be offering free services to existing and new customers through its 'Happy New Year' offer until March 31, said Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries while addressing stakeholders via a broadcast Thursday.

35 mn online recharges done over last few days: Paytm

"Paytm has registered a strong surge in online recharges on its platform post the government's move... As millions of new consumers tried online recharges for the first time, Paytm has registered over 35 million online recharges in the last few days," Paytm said in a statement.