THE TELECOMMUNICATION (BROADCASTING AND CABLE) SERVICES DIGITAL ADDRESSABLE SYSTEMS AUDIT
Keeping in view the implementation of Digital Addressable Systems (DAS) and effectively utilizing its benefits, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) after due consultation process brought out a common regulatory framework for digital addressable systems on 3 March 2017. This framework comprises of Interconnection Regulations, Quality of Service Regulations and Tariff Order for providing broadcasting services relating to television through digital addressable system.
The Interconnection regulations namely the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) Regulations, 2017 dated 3 March 2017 (herein after the Interconnection Regulations 2017) cover technical and commercial arrangements between Broadcaster & Distributor and Distributor & Local Cable Operators (LCOs) for providing television services to the consumers. TRAI also issued Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019 (7 of 2019) on 30 October 2019 (herein after called Amendment Regulations).
The Interconnection regulations namely the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) Regulations, 2017 dated 3 March 2017 (herein after the Interconnection Regulations 2017) cover technical and commercial arrangements between Broadcaster & Distributor and Distributor & Local Cable Operators (LCOs) for providing television services to the consumers. TRAI also issued Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019 (7 of 2019) on 30 October 2019 (herein after called Amendment Regulations).