The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on September 21, 2023, released Recommendations on Issues related to Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting.
The following has been stated: -
•The salient features of the recommendations are given below:
A. Introduction of a new category of service provider called 'Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting' for the provision of low power small range FM Radio.
B. License/registration/authorization to be granted through a simple registration process via an online application portal.
C. Approval by Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) for transmitting equipment for low power small range FM broadcasting.
D. Eligible entities to hold license/registration/authorization for 'Low Power Small Range FM Broadcasting' are given.
E. Permission period for 'Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting' service should be i. up to thirty days ii. up to five years.
F. No application/entry fee should be levied.
The detailed notification is given in the document attached below.
URL:https://www.trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/Recommendations_21092023_0.pdf
[(Press Release No. 89/2023)]
