The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on October 30, 2024, released a Consultation Paper on the Framework for Service Authorisations for the provision of Broadcasting Services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
The reference has apprised that many broadcasting platforms (which employ radio waves and spectrum for offering services) viz. DTH, HITS, IPTV, Uplinking/ Downlinking of television channels (including teleports), SNG, DSNG, Community Radio, FM Radio etc. are issued license/ permission/ registration by MIB under Section 4 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, which is replaced by the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
The Ministry also shared a background note providing the details of the policy guidelines of various licenses/permissions/registrations issued by MIB and the relevant sections of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 that may have a bearing on the terms and conditions of authorisations.
MIB, through the said letter dated July 25, 2024, under Section 11(1](a) of the TRAI Act, 1997, requested TRAI to provide its recommendations on the terms and conditions, including fees or charges; for authorisation to provide broadcasting services, with the objective of aligning it to the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
The TRAI is seeking comments/ counter Comments from the stakeholders. Written comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper are invited from stakeholders by November 20, 2024 and counter-comments by November 27, 2024, respectively.
The comments/ counter-comments may be sent, preferably by email to [email protected] and [email protected]. For any clarification/ information, Shri Deepak Sharma, Advisor (Broadcasting & Cable Services), TRAI may be contacted at Tel. No. +91-11-20907774.
[Press Release No. 82/2024]
