The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on September 14, 2023, notified the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2023.
The following has been stated: -
•The Authority analyzed the comments of the stakeholders and to protect the interests of service providers and consumers has notified amendment to Interconnection Regulations. The main features of the amendments are as follows:
a. A new schedule X has been prescribed for Digital Rights Management (DRM) System Requirements which include:
i.DRM requirements in so far as they relate to subscriber management systems (SMS) for IPTV services.
ii. DRM requirements for conditional access by subscribers and encryption for IPTV services.
iii. DRM requirements in so far as they relate to fingerprinting for IPTV services.
iv. DRM requirements in so far as they relate to STBs/unique consumer subscriptions.
b. An enabling, technology-neutral, light-touch regulatory regime, which facilitates growth and technological developments while protecting the consumer's interest is promoted to foster overall growth.
The detailed notification is given in the document attached below.
URL: https://www.trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/Regulation_15092023.pdf
[Press Release No. 87/2023]
