The telecom regulator has issued a consultation paper on cable TV services in the country, for which it has sought views from various stakeholders.
The paper, released on Oct. 25, seeks views on monopoly, market dominance and competition in the sector, as the government has said recommendations issued by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India eight years ago need to be reviewed given the changes in the media and entertainment sector.
In November 2013, TRAI had issued its recommendations on monopoly or market dominance in cable TV services after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting sought to bring in reasonable restrictions on multi-system operators and local cable operators as cable TV distribution was monopolised in some states.
Since then, the sector has changed drastically, particularly with the advent of new digital technologies. As a result, the ministry asked the regulator…
