The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) proposal for a selective banning mechanism for over-the-top (OTT) platforms has ignited discussions on its technical and legal practicality. OTT platforms can restrict OTT applications for the general public if needed. However, implementing localized bans poses significant challenges.
Experts predict that the demand for family entertainment on streaming platforms will increase during the festive season, as more users choose to stay home. Connected TVs are expected to exceed 40 million daily active users by 2025.
New Delhi: Approximately 85% of Indians rely on mobile network providers for subscriptions, 59% use digital wallets and 50% TV or satellite providers, Bango, which facilitates global stores to deliver mobile payments, said in a report.
New Delhi: The success of films like Gadar 2 and Jawan has not only revived careers of yesteryear actors like Sunny Deol but has opened the doors for filmmakers of the 1990s to experiment with genres, such as action dramas, comedies as well as family entertainers, to cater to the demand of diverse audiences including the small-town moviegoers.
Mumbai: The telecom regulator has asked for industry inputs on the need to develop a regulatory framework for the responsible development of the Metaverse, policy measures that can be taken to create awareness and promote the use of the new-age technology across the country.
After years of lobbying activity and behind-the-scenes discussions, the Philippines is set to roll out its pirate site-blocking scheme this coming November. In a fresh memorandum of understanding, signed by the Government's Intellectual Property Office, Internet providers agree to voluntarily block sites that are deemed to be copyright infringing; no court order needed.
Over the past month, the RIAA has sent dozens of takedown notices to Google, asking the company to remove problematic apps from its Android app store. The targeted apps advertise themselves as music download tools. This includes the popular "Video and Music Downloader" app that was downloaded more than five million times.
The Delhi High Court has restrained online platforms from unauthorisedly broadcasting and streaming the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. The court's order came on a lawsuit by Star India and Novi Digital Entertainment which operates Disney+ Hotstar platform.
New Delhi: Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, on Friday said India is one of the first countries in the world to ensure net neutrality and "pushed back against Telcos wanting to be gatekeepers of the Internet".
The proposed merger between Indian powerhouse Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Sony‘s Indian TV businesses, which has been nearly two years in the making, is likely to be delayed further, Sony said in a filing on Friday.