Local Cable Channels

Cable operators hike tariff 5-10% amid rising costs from broadcasters

Multi-Service Operators (MSOs) in the cable television industry have begun implementing tariff hikes ranging between 5-10 per cent from October 1, following a rise in broadcaster tariffs that started in August, according to industry officials. Leading operator Siti Cable has already rolled out the hike, effective from October 1, while other MSOs are either in the process of implementing the increase in a month and actively deliberating over how best to minimise the impact on subscribers. The goal is to absorb a significant portion of the broadcaster-led increase while passing on only a fraction to consumers. "We have not yet raised our tariffs, but it has become inevitable. We've been absorbing increased costs for the past two months, but we can no longer sustain it. On average, we will raise tariffs by 5-6 per cent, though other broadcasters have hiked rates by more than 10 per cent, and in some cases, by as much as 20 per cent," Meghbela Broadband Co-founder Tapabrata Mukherjee to

Cable cos seek autonomy in pricing; IB ministry forwards request to Trai

According to Trai's new tariff order (NTO) regime, distributors can not break broadcaster bouquets and must offer them to customers without making any changes

Govt refuses to exempt mainstream media from new IT rules, asks to comply

The government has refused to exempt the digital news content of mainstream television channels and print media from the ambit of the the IT Rules, 2021

An opportunity in disguise

Covid-19 offers an opportunity to improve cable subscription collections using digital platforms - a win-win for stakeholders

Political parties may spend Rs 50 cr on local cable channels for elections

Political parties use these news channels, along with entertainment channels, to promote themselves and their election agenda.