The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) today issued a consultation paper seeking views of stakeholders on tariff dispensation issues related to Headends in the Sky (HITS) policy, which was recently approved by the government.
The consultation paper on “Interconnection and tariff issues related to HITS services” intends to seek views of stakeholders on issues relating to amendments to the interconnection regulations and tariff dispensation. The authority has invited all stakeholders to respond to the issues raised in this consultation paper by April 26.
The guidelines for providing HITS broadcasting services in the country were approved by the government late last November. The technology allows cable operators to digitally distribute channels in various parts of the country.
The information and broadcasting ministry had then asked Trai to give its recommendations on interconnection regulations and tariff structure to promote the service in the country.