TRAI directs broadcasters to comply with new tariff order

MUMBAI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Friday directed broadcasters to ensure compliance of the new tariff order (NTO 2.0), which was notified on January 1st.
The move is expected to significantly impact the business models of broadcasters.
Trai has sought details of all the channels and bouquets from the broadcasters by August 10th. These include name, nature, language, MRP of channels and bouquets per month.
The regulator has also asked the broadcasters to amend their reference interconnect offer (RIO) in compliance with the provisions of NTO 2.0 and publish on their respective websites.