TRAI postpones NTO implementation schedule to September 30

Keeping in view the ongoing consultation process on the issues related to the new regulatory framework for broadcasting and cable services", the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the deadline for implementation of the new tariff order.

TRAI has asked all the broadcasters to report to the authority, any change in name, nature, language, MRP per month of channels, and composition and MRP of bouquets of channels as per the New Regulatory Framework 2020, by August 31, 2022, and simultaneously publish such information on their websites.

The broadcasters who have already submitted their RIOs in compliance with the New Regulatory Framework 2020 may also revise their RIOs by August 31, 2022.

The regulator has asked all the DPOs to report DRP of pay channels and bouquets of pay channels, and the composition of bouquets of pay and FTA channels, as per the New Regulatory Framework 2020 by September 30, 2022, and simultaneously publish such information on their websites.

“DPOs who have already submitted their RIOs in compliance of the New Regulatory Framework 2020 may also revise their RIOs by September 30, 2022,” the authority said.

All the distributors of television channels shall ensure that services to the subscribers, with effect from November 30, 2022, are provided as per the bouquets or channels opted by them, TRAI said.

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