DTH, cable companies seek tech-neutral rules under new telecom regime

The television distribution industry in India is calling on the government to adopt technology-neutral regulations as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting prepares new authorization guidelines. Industry stakeholders are advocating for equitable treatment across satellite, cable, and internet platforms, while pressing for the implementation of the long-overdue recommendations from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to combat regulatory imbalances and a shrinking pay-TV sector.