India Reminds IPTV Operators: Self-Declaration is Mandatory and Agentless

The advisory is a clear signal that India's MIB is focused on streamlining compliance and eliminating informal, paid intermediaries in the IPTV licensing process. It aims to lower the barrier to entry by removing perceived regulatory costs and complexities, putting all operators—from large telcos to local cable providers—on the same procedural footing. This move could increase market participation by clarifying the path for legitimate operators. The key signal to watch is whether the MIB follows this warning with audits or enforcement actions against operators who have used unauthorized facilitators in the past.