Telecom regulator TRAI has given time till January 31 for consumers to opt for channels of their choice under the new framework for broadcasting and cable services. The new framework will come into effect from December 29.
Accordingly, distribution platform operators (DPOs) have been permitted to seek options from consumers till January 31, and customers will be migrated as per their choice from February 1, he added.
The new framework allows consumers to select and pay only for the channels they wish to view and requires TV broadcasters to disclose the maximum retail price (MRP) of each channel and that of bouquets.