Cable TV bills set to fall by up to 14 per cent: ICRA

Last year was a year of turmoil for TV subscribers as the government’s attempt to streamline channel pricing turned into a nightmare, with cable bills doubling for several subscribers.

However, with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) amending some provisions of the tariff order on January 1, 2020, cable TV bills could finally decline by up to 14 per cent.

In a note on Tuesday, credit rating agency ICRA said the new changes in tariff could potentially lower the direct-to-home (DTH) / cable bills of subscribers by up to 14 per cent from the present levels, and encourage subscribers to exercise their right to choose and opt for a-la-carte channels. The amendments are slated to come into effect from March 1, 2020.