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25 January |
Regulators | TDSAT |
TDSAT rejects 3 LCOs' application for STB deposit refund from Indusind |
The Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has rejected applications by three local cable operators (LCOs) seeking refund from IndusInd Media & Communications Ltd of Rs 1100 per Set Top Box (STB). |
TELEVISION | TV CHANNELS |
Non-traditional advertisers flock to Turner's kids channels |
The year 2015 was an exciting one for kids' television, what with several new shows being added to popular time bands and channels going the original way for content. |
Regulators | TDSAT |
TDSAT asks LCOs on signal source post complaints against Tejpur Cable |
The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has asked Mahabhairab Cable Network and other cable networks to file an affidavit by 27 January disclosing the source of their signals after 31 December, 2015. |
Television | TV Channels |
ZeeFamily.TV hops on to Roku platform |
Zee Family - the digital entertainment destination, which features channels like Zee TV, Z Living, Living Foods and Zee Cinema along with other special interest, language based channels, is now available on the Roku platform. |
27 January |
Television | TV Channels |
ICC to produce U19 Cricket World Cup 2016; ties-up with 15 broadcasters |
For the first time ever, the International Cricket Council (ICC) will be producing the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2016 as ICC TV along with its live production partner, Sunset + Vine. |
Television | TV Channels |
'Digitization helped us become Maharashtra's No. 1 movie channel:' Bavesh Janavlekar |
Even as the third phase of Dgiital Addressable System (DAS) is witnessing implementation issues across some states, the completion of Phase I and II has changed the broadcasting landscape to a large extent. |
Regulators | TDSAT |
TDSAT gives Maharashtra's World Vision final chance to present case against Indiacast |
The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has given World Vision Cable Network, Maharashtra, one final chance to present its case against Indiacast UTV Media Distribution on 10 February. |
Television | TV Channels |
MIFF 2016 to showcase 385 documentaries & short films |
A total of 385 documentaries, short and animation films will be screened during the 14th edition of Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary, Short and Animation Films commencing on 28 January. |
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28 January |
Regulators | TRAI |
TRAI recommends high reserve prices for spectrum auction; TSPs unhappy |
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today recommended rates for auction of spectrum in the 700 Mhz, 800 Mhz, 900 Mhz, 1800 Mhz, 2100 Mhz, 2300 Mhz and 2500 Mhz bands. |
Cable TV | Local Cable Operators |
Q3-2016: Ortel Communications' YoY revenue up 22% |
The Bibhu Prasad Rath led regional cable television and broadband internet player Ortel Communications Limited (Ortel) reported YoY revenue (Total Income from Operations or TIO) of 21.8 per cent at Rs 48.03 crore in the current quarter (quarter ended 31 December, 2015, Q3-15) as compared to Rs 39.44 crore and 4.9 per cent QoQ growth as compared to Rs 45.79 crore. |
Television | TV Channels |
Sony Six set to enthral audiences with MCL featuring cricketing legends |
Come 28 January, 2016 and cricket fans will be in for a treat as they'll get an opportunity to watch cricketing legends like Sourav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag, Wasim Akram and their ilk padding up to take centre stage once again on lush green fields. |
Television | TV Channels |
Colors' 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 7' to air from 30 Jan; show-based mobile game launched |
Even as the buzz over the finale of Bigg Boss season 9 is yet to die down, Colors is all set to unleash onto viewers its other popular reality show format - Khatron Ke Khiladi - Kabhi Peeda Kabhi Keeda from 30 January. |
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29 January |
DTH | DTH Operator |
Airtel DTH revenue up 19% on higher subscriber additions & ARPU |
The 31 December, 2015 deadline for Digital Addressable System (DAS) Phase III has been a boost for the carriage industry in subscriber additions, revenues, and operating profits. |
DTH | DTH Operator |
Q3-2016: Videocon d2h YoY revenue up 22% on subscriber additions, higher ARPU |
Videocon d2h Limited reported 14.8 per cent YoY increase in net subscriber additions and 8.2 per cent YoY growth in ARPU for the quarter ended 31 December, 2015 (Q3-2016, current quarter). |
iWorld | Video On Demand |
TVF, Ola Cabs & the Permanent Roommates association |
One of India's popular YouTube channels and digital producers, The Viral Fever (TVF), is back with the second season of its flagship web series Permanent Roommates . |
Movies | Hindi |
Centre considering dedicated documentary TV channel: Rathore |
Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore said his Ministry was seriously contemplating a dedicated channel for documentary, short and animation films. |
Television | TV Channels |
Differential pricing can throttle India's fledgling digital space: Zee |
The fight for net neutrality in India continues with major players submitting their comments to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). |
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30 January |
Regulators | TRAI |
TRAI releases consultation paper on tariff issues for TV services |
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued its latest consultation paper on tariff issues related to television services. |
Cable TV | Multi System Operators |
Q3-2016: Den revenue up 31%, reports operating profit of Rs 43 crore |
Den Networks Ltd reported 31 per cent YoY growth in consolidated Total Income from operations (TIO) in the quarter ended 31 December, 2015 (Q3-2016, current quarter) at Rs 352.18 crore as compared to Rs 268.81 crore. TIO increased 29.8 per cent QoQ as compared to Rs 271.29 crore. |
Regulators | Supreme Court |
Supreme Court dismisses Government's plea against Sun TV's Red FM citing no security issue |
In what has come as a major relief for the Kalanithi Maran owned Sun TV Network, the Supreme Court today (29 January) dismissed the Government's plea to deny security clearance to its radio channel Red FM. |
Cable TV | Multi System Operators |
Hathway launches dedicated online portal for LCOs |
With an aim to redefine, transform business dynamics and further strengthen the role of the local cable operator (LCO) in the distribution chain, Hathway has launched a special initiative - Hathway Connect. |