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TDSAT directs Antrix to resume signal supply to RBTV within 24 hours
MUMBAI: The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has directed Antrix Corporation to resume signals to direct to home (DTH) operator Reliance Big TV after the latter cleared the Rs 6 crore pending dues.
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Govt can't put chip in set-top-box without consumer's consent
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) last month wrote to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) proposing it to ask “DTH operators to install a chip in the new set-top-boxes which can give data about channels watched and their duration”. The proposal was widely discussed in the media as it was perceived by many as a move by the government to “spy” on people.
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No reason for GECs to panic as IPL grabs eyeballs
MUMBAI: It is that time of the year when general entertainment channels (GECs), across languages, face the jitters over viewership numbers with the Indian Premier League (IPL) beginning its customary summer stint. Moreover, as the league begins a new innings with Star Sports, the host broadcaster has been in marketing overdrive to accrue eyeballs over the length and breadth of the country.
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Reliance Big TV clears dues to Antrix; to resume service shortly
MUMBAI: Direct-to-home (DTH) operator Reliance Big TV (RBTV) today settled its dues of Rs 28 crore to Antrix Corporation (Antrix) thereby ensuring the immediate resumption of services. The court, which has released the order, has asked Antrix to RBTV’s reinstate services today, according to Pantel Technologies MD Vijender Singh.
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9XO celebrates sixth anniversary with specially curated shows
MUMBAI: 9X Media’s international music channel 9XO is celebrating its sixth anniversary with specially curated shows from 23-27 April.
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TRAI extends submission date for consultation on landing page norms
MUMBAI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the date of submission for comments on its consultation paper regarding landing page norms. The new dates for comments and counter comments are 4 May and 11 May respectively.
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TDSAT directs MSO Asianet to either sign RIO or negotiated deal with Star in 30 days
MUMBAI: The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has directed multi system operator (MSO) Asianet Satellite Communication to enter into a written interconnect agreement with Star India either on reference interconnect offer (RIO) or mutually agreed terms within 30 days.
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Hindi news channels continue strong run in 2018
BENGALURU:The combined total viewership of the top-five Hindi news channels shows that it has a huge audience when compared to the combined total viewership of the top-five news channels of each of the four South Indian languages individually.
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Vice Media starts Indian journey promising edgy content
MUMBAI: Global youth media brand Vice Media, which officially launched its operations in India on Thursday in partnership with the Times of India group, will bring content in Hindi and English and has introduced all its digital brands under the VICE.com banner.... http://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/over-the-top-services/vice-media-starts-indian-journey-promising-edgy-content-180421
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Tata Sky to discontinue 27 channels from its platform
MUMBAI: Direct to home (DTH) operator Tata Sky has said that it will discontinue 27 channels from its platform with effect from 12 April.
The DTH operator said that it will discontinue 22 channels for outstanding payments. These include Adhytam, B4U Music, B4U Movies, Bflix Movies, Disha News Channel, GSTV, NewsX, India News, India News Haryana, India News Madhya Pradesh-Chattisgarh, India News UP/Uttarakhand, India News Rajasthan, Jai Maharashtra, K News India, Mastii, News 7, Music India, News India 24×7, NHK World TV, Ok India, Paras TV, Puthiya Thalaimurai, Shop CJ and Suddhi TV.