JioStar, Sony join hands to oppose TRAI’s move to regulate FAST platforms

JioStar and Sony have strongly opposed TRAI’s proposal to bring FAST and Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) services under a telecom-style regulatory framework, arguing that internet-delivered television services are fundamentally different from traditional broadcasting and should not be regulated like DTH or cable platforms. In detailed submissions to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI),…

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Revisit licensing framework for broadband, broadcasting & IT sector : By Trai chairman Mr. PD Vaghela

“For example, IPTV permission is granted by DoT as well as MIB. For policy decisions, there are multiple authorities like DoT, MIB, Ministry of Electronics and IT, and Department of space,” he said. With technological advancement, it is now possible for broadband networks to offer broadcasting services and vice versa. “With the content consumption in…

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