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DTH services:- Recently framed TRAI Regulations - Are these regulations really new or framed to enhance the financial burden on the common citizens or something behind the curtain?   Telecom Regulatory Authority of India recently have brought out regulations on DTH with a sole objective to reduce (being so called) the monthly expenditure bill of the common citizens and accordingly termed it as the key USP. Is it really the sole objective or there is something beyond the curtain which may not be visible? The rules have been framed by TRAI to be effective from 1 st February 2019 and the existing subscribers were asked to opt for the same by 31 st January 2019. However, the deadline now has been extended to 31 st March 2019. My views to new regulations of TRAI effective from 1st February 2019 is:  1.      First of all the deadline for opting to the new regime of DTH is not understood as to what is the objective of such a dea...

Consumer Advisories- Digitization of Cable TV through Digital Addressable System (DAS) The Govt. of India has already notified that it is obligatory for every Cable Operator to transmit or re-transmit of any channel in an encrypted form through a digital addressable system in the entire country in 4 phases. Phase 1: By 31/10/2012 In 4 metros namely Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata & Chennai (This Phase has already been implemented) Phase 2: By 31/03/2013 38 cities with a population of more than 10 lakhs Phase 3: 30/09/2014 All other urban areas Phase4: 31/12/2014 Rest of India In a Digital Addressable System (DAS), TV channels are sent through cable TV network in digital and encrypted form and only authorized users can receive channels using a Set Top Box.   Under the digitization of TV transmission and reception: 1...