Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Jio Infocomm has reportedly suggested that the licence fee levy on direct-to-home (DTH) operators not be abolished. According to a report in Economic Times, the company has said that doing so would cause a loss to the national exchequer and give DTH an unfair advantage over cable TV. Reliance Industries (RIL), the … Read more
The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, was introduced by Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw amid protests by opposition parties. Telecommunications Bill, 2023, aims to replace the 138-year-old Indian Telegraph Act that governs the telecom sector. New Delhi: The draft Telecommunications Bill, 2023, that was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday, allows the Central … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a proposal Tuesday to ban cable and satellite television early termination fees. In a press release, the FCC said these fees may limit consumer choice and “may negatively impact competition for services in the marketplace.” The agency also said the fees often make cable and satellite subscribers pay for … Read more
While it’s been evident for quite some that the future of cable TV rests on shaky ground, we are now seeing clear signs of the disruption the introduction of streaming and shifting viewing habits has had on the industry. The challenges that lie ahead were laid bare in the recent standoff between Disney and Charter … Read more