The Telecommunications Act has been implemented from June 26 and all rules and provisions of the Act have to be notified within 180 days from the implementation date.
A U.S. appeals court said on Friday it was temporarily putting the Federal Communications Commission's reinstatement of landmark net neutrality rules on hold until Aug. 5 as it considers legal challenges from the broadband industry.
In a significant development for the broadcasting industry, Sony has successfully secured distribution deals with leading Multi-System Operators (MSOs) GTPL, DEN and Hathway.
Key stakeholders are looking for policies that support the burgeoning digital economy, reduce taxation burdens, and enhance consumer spending power, which in turn can boost ad revenues and marketing investments.
TRAI, however, has jurisdiction in the case of tariff forbearance and permission to DPOs to form their own bouquets, said the experts.
India’s $250 billion tech sector plays an important role in the economy, employing about 5.4 million people. Tech services make up about 7.5% of the country’s $3 trillion-plus gross domestic product.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has started a consultation to define the framework for the authorisation mechanism that is going to replace the licensing regime.
A notable 56 per cent of Indian consumers frequently purchase non-grocery items from physical stores on a weekly or daily basis, a figure significantly higher than the global average of 34 per cent, it said.
STB interoperability is the ability to change a service provider without changing the STB. Currently, customers have to purchase a new STB every time they want to shift to a new service provider.
Charles Rivkin will give remarks at AFCI Week this year, which runs from Aug. 25-28, as the non-profit organization plans to expand access to the conference.