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    Delhi HC seeks Trai’s response on MSOs plea

    • 04.10.2023
    • Telecom.com\EconomicTimes

    Terming the “narrowed scope of the impugned Consultation Paper” as being “irrational” and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution, the cable body said its demand for combining different offerings of broadcasters will reduce consumer cost and allow a more diverse offering to be made.

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    TRAI further extends deadline for comments on tariff order consultation

    • 04.10.2023
    • BestMediaInfo

    The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has further extended the last date to receive comments and counter comments on the consultation paper on "Review of Regulatory Framework for Broadcasting and Cable Services", up to October 10 and October 25, 2023, respectively.

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    Disney Star ropes in 26 sponsors for ICC World Cup 2023

    • 04.10.2023
    • BestMediaInfo

    As the ICC World Cup 2023 approaches, Disney Star has revealed its 26 sponsors for the tournament. The list features brands including PhonePe, Mahindra & Mahindra, Dream11, Hindustan Unilever, Coca-Cola, Havells, IndusInd Bank, Pernod India, Booking.com and more.

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    BeStreamWise: New IPTV Anti-Piracy Campaign Begins With Fake Site ‘Scam’

    • 03.10.2023
    • TorrentFreak

    A new awareness campaign to deter use of pirate IPTV services has launched with curiously little fanfare. The BeStreamWise portal opens with the statement “Illegal Streams Let Criminals In" and even has its own fake IPTV service called MalStreams. The campaign is being orchestrated by Sky, Premier League, FACT, ITV, CrimeStoppers, and the UK Intellectual Property Office, among others.

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    Shibasish Sarkar re-elected as prez of Producers Guild

    • 03.10.2023
    • Indian Broadcasting World

    Shibasish Sarkar has been re-elected as President of the Producers Guild of India at the 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the association, held in Mumbai on September 29. He was re-elected unanimously as the President by the Guild‘s Council of Management, the films producers’ body said in a statement.

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    Mandating OTTs to pay network usage fees to lead to violation of Net Neutrality: BIF

    • 03.10.2023
    • Telecom.com\EconomicTimes

    NEW DELHI: Telecom operators’ contention to mandate over-the-top players pay network usage fees and the government’s intent to impose telecom licensing frameworks on OTTs would lead to a violation of the Net Neutrality principles and guidelines of 2016, said Broadband India Forum (BIF) Tuesday.

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    SonyLiv expands its global footprint, enters Africa and Caribbean region

    • 03.10.2023
    • BestMediaInfo

    SonyLiv stated that users of South Africa, Mauritius, Jamaica, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago can now access this rich content catalogue, catering to their diverse tastes and preferences.

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    Disney+ to Launch Shared Account Password Crackdown in Canada

    • 02.10.2023
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    Canadian Disney+ subscribers have received emails indicating new account-sharing rules that aim to keep the streaming platform within primary households, a Disney spokesperson confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.

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    “Mission Impossible” Leak with Chinese Connection Floods Pirate Sites

    • 02.10.2023
    • TorrentFreak

    The latest installment of the Mission Impossible franchise has its digital release scheduled for next week, but high quality copies of the film are already circulating on numerous pirate sites. After the movie's theatrical release was previously pushed back by the COVID-19 pandemic, this pirate leak also comes with a prominent Chinese connection.

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    ‘Prime Video invests heavily in original content in India’

    • 02.10.2023
    • LiveMint

    India is one of the top markets worldwide for Amazon’s video streaming service Prime Video, and among the two markets where it disproportionately invests in local content, said Kelly Day, vice-president of international business at the company. In an interview, Day provided insights into the over-the-top (OTT) giant’s strategies, challenges and outlook in the dynamic world of streaming content.

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