30 March 2019 | Volume 70 - Issue No: 09 Facebook Twitter YouTube YouTube
 
 

iWorld | OTT
TRAI tariff order to drive people to online consumption

Of late, there have been several speculations on the impact of the TRAI tariff order on consumers including hike in monthly cable bill and migration to OTT platforms. The research agency YouGov conducted a study to find its impact among 1,020 respondents. As per the study, 92 per cent are aware of the new TRAI tariff order while 76 per cent have already made alterations to their DTH subscription as per the new guidelines.
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Regulators | Trai

TRAI's new tariff order has made ecosystem transparent: RS Sharma
The new tariff order has been rolled out aiming transparency in the cable and broadcasting sector of India. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) chairman RS Sharma reiterated that the new regulatory framework has brought transparency in the ecosystem along with non-discrimination and fair play. Sharma also asserted that it has reduced the bills of the average TV watcher.
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iWorld | Telecom
Jio to connect GigaFiber, Home TV and apps
Reliance Jio is reportedly testing a 'Triple Play Plan' for its fibre to the home (FTTH) service, Jio GigaFiber. The plan will enable users to access Jio GigaFiber, Jio Home TV and Jio Apps in a single pack. As per a report from Telecom Talk, the company is testing the triple play plan with its employees and the plan can be seen on the GigaFiber account dashboard.
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DTH | DTH Services
Dish TV re-launches duration packs with special benefits
Amid the ongoing change in the cable and broadcasting sector, direct-to-home (DTH) operators are coming up with new plans to keep subscribers satisfied. Major DTH operator Dish TV has introduced new offers which will provide extra days of subscription with long duration packs.
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- Trai starts consultation to review registration mechanism for OSPs
- New rates of cable, DTH channels to make TV viewing costlier
  Source: Financial Express
   
- BSNL board to meet on April 4, March salary on time
- Nation set to become big player in space: Antrix Corp
  Source: ET
   
- Tata Sky and Trai Legal Battle Adjourned Till April 4 by Delhi HC, Petitions to Be Listed Earlier Now
- Dish TV Reintroduces Long Term Plans After Trai Tariff Regime, Offering Up to One Extra Month of Subscription
  Source: Telecom Talk
   
- India's Anti-Satellite Test Was Not Directed At Any Country, Says Russia
  Source: News18
   
- New DTH regulations have made 49 per cent consider switching to online streaming services
  Source: India Today
   
- Bombay High Court Seeks ECI response on release of PM Modi's biopic
  Source: Free Press Journal
   
- US-based Agora.io partners with Hello Ludo-maker Mech Mocha
  Source: Indian Express
   
- New broadcast regime is transparent, fair: TRAI
  Source: Zee Biz
   
- Now watch rocket launches from ISRO gallery at Sriharikota
  Source: TOI
   
   
  BBC under fire for debating 'morality' of LGBT lessons in schools
  Shane Rimmer, voice of Thunderbirds' Scott Tracy, dies aged 89
 

Source: The Guardian
   
  Under Pressure, Google Removes Gay Conversion Therapy App
  On Crackle Deal, Shares of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Jump 36%
 

Source: Variety
   
  ServiceNow teams with Workplace by Facebook on service chatbot
  Alibaba has acquired Teambition, a China-based Trello and Asana rival, in its enterprise push
 

Source: Tech crunch
   
  Miami to Host First Democratic Presidential Debate
  Connected TV Impressions Growing, Says Innovid Study
 

Source: Broadcasting Cable
   
  Deeper Dive-Comparing Apple TV+, Amazon Channels, Roku Channel and Xfinity Flex
  Viacom buys Sparkler to bolster kids' streaming service Noggin
 

Source: Fierce Video
   
  Epix Now rolls out on Roku and Amazon Fire TV
  Turkish SVOD: focus on BluTV
 

Source: Broadband Tv News
   
  DirecTV Now to Bring Viacom Nets Back April 5
  Viceland to Debut Pro Wrestling-Themed Docu Series
 

Source: Multichannel
   
  Ross Video Acquires Piero Sports Graphics
 

Source: TV Technology
   
Movies | Movies on mutiple platforms
Biopics & sports-based films help popularise sporting culture in India
"Sattar minute, sattar minute hai tumhare paas ... shayad tumhari zindagi ke sabse khaas sattar minute ... (Seventy minutes, seventy minutes is what you have ... may be the most important seventy minutes of your life..)".
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Movies | Hollywood
MNX announces 'King of Hollywood'
MNX, Hollywood's wild child, launches its biggest property 'King of Hollywood', starting December 17, 2018, Monday to Friday @9pm. MNX, the channel that resonates with the youth through its stylish, edgy, fast-paced, new-age, premium content has crafted the property, 'King of Hollywood' with an aim to find the biggest Hollywood movie buff of all time.
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VBS 2018: E-gaming's impact in next wave of OTT consumption
 
MAM | Marketing
This Spring, Winter is Coming to Your OkCupid Profile OkCupid Introduces Game of Thrones Badge to Match GoT Buff
 
MAM | Marketing
Bic Cello's write-to-win initiative trains 600,000 students on how to prepare better for exams
   
MAM | Marketing
A Truly Refreshing Experience – Society Tea introduces Elaichi Adrak Tea!
 
 
Regulators | TRAI
TRAI hands DPOs, broadcasters 2 additional months to implement landing page directive
 
Television | TV Channels
NaMo TV, renamed Content TV, launched on major DTH platforms
 
Regulators | TRAI
Arguments in DTH operators' petition against TRAI tariff order to resume on 4 April
 
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