TRAI proposes third party apps for selecting channels under new cable services framework

NEW DELHI: In the wake of complaints from consumers that they are not able to choose TV channels conveniently under the new framework for cable services, telecom regulator TRAI has proposed having a channel selection system developed by a third party to make the process easy.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in March 2017, had notified the ‘New Regulatory Framework’ for Broadcasting and Cable services. The new framework came into effect on December 29, 2018.

TRAI’s new regulations or orders for the television and broadcasting sector gave freedom to consumers to select the television channels of their choice.