%PDF-1.4 %âãÏÓ 1 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 2 0 R >> endobj 2 0 obj << /Type /Pages /Count 3 /Kids [5 0 R 7 0 R 9 0 R] >> endobj 3 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica >> endobj 4 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica-Bold >> endobj 5 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 6 0 R >> endobj 6 0 obj << /Length 5507 >> stream BT /F2 22 Tf 0.06 0.08 0.12 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (What is TRAI's New Rule for DTH and Cable TV) Tj ET BT /F2 22 Tf 0.06 0.08 0.12 rg 1 0 0 1 46 762.89 Tm (Subscribers ?) Tj ET BT /F2 11 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 725.89 Tm (TechRounder PDF Edition) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.36 0.39 0.46 rg 1 0 0 1 46 709.89 Tm (Live article: https://www.techrounder.com/dth/what-is-trais-new-rule-for-dth-and-cable-tv-subscribers/) Tj ET q 0.82 0.85 0.9 RG 1 w 46 691.39 m 549.28 691.39 l S Q BT /F1 10 Tf 0.24 0.27 0.32 rg 1 0 0 1 46 679.39 Tm (By Vipin PG | Published December 19, 2018 | Updated March 7, 2026 | Format: Explainer | 6 min read) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 656.39 Tm (In brief) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 636.39 Tm (TRAI's new DTH and Cable TV rule replaces bundled channel packages with an à la carte system where) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 621.39 Tm (subscribers choose and pay only for the channels they want. A basic pack of 100 free channels is) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 606.39 Tm (available for Rs.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 581.39 Tm (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India \(TRAI\) imposed new rule for DTH and Cable TV in India. The new) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 566.39 Tm (regulation came only one week back and as per the new regulation, many subscribers have the) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 551.39 Tm (questions such as whether 'my subscription charge will increase ?', 'do my existing channels will be) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 536.39 Tm (lost ?' 'Do the existing pack will work after that ?' etc.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 514.39 Tm (There are several questions being asked from both Cable and DTH subscribers in the country. But it is) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 499.39 Tm (not 100% clear, how this new thing will going to happen. As per the TRAI's statement, the new) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 484.39 Tm (regulation on cable tv and dth will come into effective on 29th December 2018. It is almost close to the) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 469.39 Tm (deadline and many users are even not aware of the new change yet.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 447.39 Tm (Now, we will look into the matter and check what is the new rule all about. Also how it is going to make) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 432.39 Tm (an impact on both subscribers and the providers. If you are confused abou the new rule and thinking) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 417.39 Tm (how much you needs to pay for it, you can check the details about how much you needs to pay as per) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 402.39 Tm (the new DTH rule.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 380.39 Tm (Read: TRAI New DTH Rules let you to Choose New Plan till January 31) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 352.39 Tm (What is TRAI's new rule for DTH and Cable TV ?) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 330.39 Tm (Last week TRAI imposed a new rule for the Cable and DTH industry in the country. As per the new rule,) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 315.39 Tm (all the bundle channel packaging system will come to an end. Each subscriber have to select only those) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 300.39 Tm (channels they need. And only pay for those channels they need. TRAI asked all the channel networks to) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 285.39 Tm (publish the pricing of each and every channel.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 263.39 Tm (Currently most cable tv and DTH providers are following per channel based subscription. But here the) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 248.39 Tm (charges will be different for each cable and dth network. They can increase and decrease based on) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 233.39 Tm (the demand. This monopoly will come to an end and the rate will be unique for all the network now) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 218.39 Tm (onwards.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 196.39 Tm (As per TRAI's statement, major networks such as Star, Zee, Sony, Vaicom 18, Sun Network etc) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 181.39 Tm (already published the maximum retail price of each channels. Subscribers need to select the channels) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 166.39 Tm (of their choice from the list and have to pay for each channel individually. It is also noted that, TRAI) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 151.39 Tm (finally made in a statement that all the users must switch to new plan before January 31st. User failed) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 136.39 Tm (to do so will be disconnected with their current channels.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 114.39 Tm (Read: How Much Needs to Pay for DTH and Cable With TRAI's new Rule For DTH and Cable TV) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 86.39 Tm (Is the new Rule make sense and worth users ?) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 1 of 3) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/what-is-trais-new-rule-for-dth-and-cable-tv-subscribers.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 7 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 8 0 R >> endobj 8 0 obj << /Length 5774 >> stream BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (TRAI's new regulation is actually for good intention and it is in subscribers favour. They imposed this) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 774.89 Tm (system in order to reduce the number of unwanted junk channels in each user's package. Currently) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 759.89 Tm (most Cable and DTH providers are offering users packages with fixed price. In each package there) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 744.89 Tm (are getting different channels and the downside of this system is that, each provider is mixing the) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 729.89 Tm (packages with some unwanted channels. Just only to increase the number of channels.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 707.89 Tm (And in most case, subscribers has to upgrade their package in order to get those channels they like and) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 692.89 Tm (there is no option to remove those unwanted channels from their package. Even after paying high) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 677.89 Tm (amount for higher package, users have to pay for those unwanted channels.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 655.89 Tm (This problem can be eliminated by the new rule. As per the rule, each user have the option to select) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 640.89 Tm (each and every channel they need and only pay for those.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 612.89 Tm (Problem in new rule and its effects on user and the providers) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 590.89 Tm (Even though the users have the right to select the channels of their choice, the pricing of each paid) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 575.89 Tm (channels as per the new list vary from Rs. 0.1 to Rs. 19. Sony is offering their channel at a price of) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 560.89 Tm (Rs. 12 each where as Star is offering most channels at Rs. 19.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 538.89 Tm (Read: List of Minimum Recharge Packs Available For Vodafone Idea, Airtel, Jio Users) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 516.89 Tm (Zee network have the average rate of Rs. 12 per channels whereas SUN network channels will be) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 501.89 Tm (available at Rs. 12 on an average calculation. So, if users are selecting these channels separately, the) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 486.89 Tm (price will go up 60% than the current plan. Currently on a base plan, users are paying Rs. 150 to Rs.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 471.89 Tm (250 each month. This will go upto Rs. 450 per month, if they select all those channels.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 449.89 Tm (Similarly all those users enjoying the higher packages, are currently paying Rs. 450 to Rs. 600 per) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 434.89 Tm (month. This amount will go upto Rs. 800 or Rs. 900.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 412.89 Tm (If the channel networks is going to offer their channel at a comparatively lower price, then this system) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 397.89 Tm (will help subscribers. Currently some paid channels published their pricing which is very low, starting) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 382.89 Tm (from Rs. 0.10 to Rs. 4. The most important thing with this new plan is that for the normal users. A) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 367.89 Tm (large number of subscribers in India are used to watch only a set of channels. They don't need a) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 352.89 Tm (large number of channels. For they its very convenient. They only need to pay for the selected) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 337.89 Tm (channels of their taste only. For those users, the new regulation will reduce the monthly subscription.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 315.89 Tm (If networks such as Star, Sony, Zee also comes forward with a budget base price list. It will increase) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 300.89 Tm (their viewership and in turns benefits the subscribers. It will benefit those who wish to see more) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 285.89 Tm (channels in their package, especially premium channels. Otherwise the monthly rate will be higher for) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 270.89 Tm (them.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 242.89 Tm (What is the minimum amount package ?) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 220.89 Tm (In a short time, it is bit difficult for the cable and dth operators to implement this change, since most) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 205.89 Tm (users are even unaware of the new rule. But what the providers is now looking for is to implement a) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 190.89 Tm (particular fixed price scale where user can choose a particular number of channel which comes) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 175.89 Tm (under that price scale.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 153.89 Tm (Read: All the Current DTH & Cable TV Plans will Only Discontinued After January 31 as per TRAI New) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 138.89 Tm (Rule) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 2 of 3) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/what-is-trais-new-rule-for-dth-and-cable-tv-subscribers.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 9 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 10 0 R >> endobj 10 0 obj << /Length 3544 >> stream BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (This still makes users to pay higher amount to get all the channels together because of the high priced) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 774.89 Tm (channels from some network. But it provides the power to choose only those needed as per each) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 759.89 Tm (users choice. But this implementation will vary with each service providers. You have to contact your) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 744.89 Tm (local cable or DTH provider about that.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 716.89 Tm (How much amount to be spent) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 694.89 Tm (As per the latest statement by TRAI, each service provider \(DTH or Cable\) should provider every) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 679.89 Tm (subscriber to choose one basic package with Rs. 130/- + Tax. In this package, subscriber will have the) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 664.89 Tm (option to choose any 100 free channels of their choice. If the subscriber need additional channels to) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 649.89 Tm (their base pack, they have to pay the amount of the selected channel only. The good thing with this) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 634.89 Tm (option is that, if the subscriber only needs 100 free channels, then they don't have to pay any) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 619.89 Tm (additional amount.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 597.89 Tm (Read: All the Existing Channels Will be Available after December 29th With TRAI's New Statement) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 569.89 Tm (Problem caused to Service Providers) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 547.89 Tm (The new regulation will cause problem to service providers also. Currently each cable and DTH) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 532.89 Tm (providers are following package based system. Each user have to choose from the available category.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 517.89 Tm (But now onwards each subscriber have their own preference and therefore service providers have) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 502.89 Tm (to keep and maintain the preference for each individual users separately.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 480.89 Tm (Update \(27-12-18\): TRAI now, issued a statement saying that all the existing channels should not be) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 465.89 Tm (removed from their package after December 29th. You can find the full details here.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 443.89 Tm (Update \(29-12-18\): TRAI made a new amendment to the new law saying that all the channels will be) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 428.89 Tm (available till January 31 2019 and users need to choose new plan before that.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 406.89 Tm (Update \(01-02-19\): Now TRAI finalized the things and asked all the cable and DTH providers to stop all) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 391.89 Tm (the paid channels for those who didn't choose the plan) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 3 of 3) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/what-is-trais-new-rule-for-dth-and-cable-tv-subscribers.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj xref 0 11 0000000000 65535 f 0000000015 00000 n 0000000064 00000 n 0000000133 00000 n 0000000203 00000 n 0000000278 00000 n 0000000420 00000 n 0000005978 00000 n 0000006120 00000 n 0000011945 00000 n 0000012088 00000 n trailer << /Size 11 /Root 1 0 R >> startxref 15684 %%EOF