OEMs, FAST platforms reject TRAI’s DTH-style internet TV rules
OEMs and FAST platforms are resisting attempts by TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) to impose "DTH-style" regulations on internet-delivered television. They argue that internet-delivered services fundamentally differ from traditional spectrum-based broadcasting infrastructure and should not be subject to the same oversight.
Key Takeaways
- Stakeholders said internet-delivered television should not be treated like spectrum-based broadcasting infrastructure.
- OEMs and FAST platforms are resisting TRAI’s attempt to apply DTH-style rules.
- The dispute was raised in TRAI’s consultation on internet-delivered television.
Why It Matters
TRAI’s consultation is drawing a clear line between internet-delivered TV and spectrum-based broadcasting, with OEMs and FAST platforms arguing the two models should not face the same rules. That distinction matters because it affects how internet TV services are classified and overseen in India. It also puts platform operators and device makers in the middle of a regulatory debate that could shape the operating rules for FAST and other internet-delivered television services. What to watch next is the wording TRAI uses in its final consultation outcome, especially any explicit reference to DTH-style oversight.
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