Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has clarified that new regulatory framework for broadcasting and cable services won’t result in your TV blacking out on December 29. Amid speculation that there may be a blackout of subscribed channels, TRAI on Wednesday assured consumers that there will be no disruption.
In March 2017, TRAI had notified the new regulatory framework for the first time, which was later re-notified this year on July 3, 2018, prescribing the implementation schedule. The new regulatory framework for TV services is due on December 29, after which consumers will have a choice to select and pay only for the channels they wish to view. It even asked TV broadcasters to disclose the maximum retail price of channels individually as well as of complete bundle.