Why free IPL on Jio vs paid on Disney? Airtel seeks Trai intervention

Bharti Airtel has approached the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) for a one-service-one rate system that prohibits differential pricing by telecom operators for content on their apps if the same content is available on DTH and Cable TV channels, the Financial Express reported.

The free telecast of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches by Reliance Jio on JioCinema is the reason behind this move by Airtel.

Airtel is seeking a regulatory mechanism that puts in place a one-service-one-rate mechanism to get a level playing field with its competitor Jio.