TRAI extends broadcast regulations implementation deadline to April 1

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the deadline for implementation of the new broadcast sector tariff regulations, commonly known as NTO 2.0, from December 1st to April 1st, next year.

As per the revised timelines, the new channel and bouquet pricing for consumers will come into effect on April 1, 2022.

Broadcasters will have to submit their reference interconnect offer (RIO), which includes the MRP of their channels and bouquets, along with other terms and conditions of interconnect agreements, by December 31st. Those broadcasters, who have already published RIOs in compliance with NTO 2.0, can also revise and submit new RIOs by the year-end.