TRAI releases consultation paper on renewal of MSOs registration

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has issued the consultation paper on "Renewal of Multi-System Operators (MSOs) Registration".

Digitalization of the Indian broadcasting sector began in year 2012 and was completed across the country by March 2017. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) issued first of new registrations to Multi System Operators (MSOs) during the DAS implementation in June 2012, which becomes due for renewal/extension in June 2022.

The Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994, however, do not mention provision about renewal of MSO registrations. In view of this, the Authority has received a reference from MIB seeking recommendations on the issues pertaining to MSO renewal procedure.

The Consultation paper aims to seek comments of the stakeholders on the relevant issues pertaining to renewal of MSOregistration including the quantum of fee to be paid for such renewal.

Written comments on the consultation paper are invited from the stakeholders by August 10, 2022. Counter comments, if any, may be submitted by August 17, 2022.

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