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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology (SCCIT) fervent initiatiave for regulating the industry and creating a level playing field for all broadcasting services and expressing concerns over a continuing decline in cable TV subscribers is a welcome move. In its 56th report on ‘Regulation of Cable Television in India’, submitted in both Houses of the Parliament, the standing committee told the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) that the Cable TV industry needs to be regulated through a comprehensive Act.
MediaBeat: Indian Media in Deep Flux
Focus Article - Global M&E Industry Landscape
Jeebr Internet Elevating Corporate Connectivity and Broadband Solutions
Reliance, Disney announce strategic JV
Level Playing Needed for CATV
Advancing to High-Speed 400G/800G Networks: A Revolutionary Leap in Technology
Redefining Connectivity and Entertainment with Skypro IPTV & MY Internet
Broadband News
International News
Business News
CHANNEL GUIDE
CHANNEL CHANGES
DISH DOCTOR
Editorial
CATV News
The Sony – Zee merger saga which has been unravelling for the past two years has been nothing short of an episodic thriller saga. It looked like it was nearing the finishing line and the last lap of the marathon saw some dramatic turnaround. It was assumed that this deal will go through in the midst of the Reliance – Disney Star India merger. And this would create a duopoly in the Indian broadcast sector. But the Sony – Zee merger got derailed and now enters a litigation phase which could get vicious for both the parties. The Reliance – Disney Star India merger looks like smooth sailing currently, unless there is a last minute hitch. However, that looks unlikely
Focus Article - TELEVISION UPLINK & DOWNLINK – THE EMERGING CHALLENGES
SONY – ZEE MERGER DERAILED
DISNEY – RELIANCE ALL SET TO MERGE
OPTICAL FIBER CABLES: PIONEERING CONNECTIVITY
MSOS GET FINAL ADVISORY
CHANGING LEGACY OF CABLE TV DISTRIBUTION
INDIA EMERGES THIRD LARGEST MARKET FOR VIDEO
NETFLIX SEES INCREASE IN SUBSCRIBERS
Channel Guide
Channel Changes
The Cable TV distribution has undergone a sea change in the Indian broadcast landscape. We have seen how the MSOs grew by capturing markets that were primarily developed by regional LCOs. The evolution and growth of cable came through the regional cable distribution as the operations of cable companies were confined to distinct area.
Focus Article - CHANGING LEGACY OF CABLE TV DISTRIBUTION
MediaBeat - WILL LEGACY MEDIA SURVIVE IN 2024?
PROTECTING CABLE OPERATOR’S INVESTMENT AS THEY MIGRATE TO OTT-IPTV FROM TRADITIONAL CABLE DELIVERY
BELDEN OPENS NEW CUSTOMER INNOVATION CENTER & EXPANDS OPERATIONS IN INDIA
SLUGGISH BROADCAST MARKET LEADS TO NEW RIO
265 MSOS FACE REGISTRATION SUSPENSION
WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY – PARAMOUNT CONTEMPLATE MERGER
The Broadcasting Bill consultation has been extended up to mid-January to ascertain the views of the majority of the stakeholders. K. Madhavan, who is also the chief of Disney Star, was recently re-elected as the president of the Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation (IBDF) for the third time expressed concerns about the draft Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill (BSRB) put out by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) for public consultation and its impact on creative freedom.
FOCUS ARTICLE - RIVERSILICA TO REVOLUTIONIZE OTT MIGRATION FOR CABLE OPERATORS WITH ITS PIXFIX™ VUNIVERSE PRODUCT LINE
EVOLUTION OF OTT
WALT DISNEY KEEN TO PURUSE INDIA BIZ
SONY – ZEE MERGER DEADLINE TICKING
NETWORK 18 MERGER WITH TV18
NETFLIX STAGES AMAZING TURNAROUND
BROADCASTING BILL GETS EXTENSION
PANEL OF AUDITORS TO CARRY OUT AUDIT OF DIGITAL ADDRESSABLE SYSTEMS (DAS)
STRATAGEM INTERNET BILLING SOLUTION
The recently concluded SCAT India Trade Show 2023 at the Jio World Convention Centre from October 8-10 was a successful event. The SCAT India Trade Show 2023 once again lived up to its reputation as the leading expo for the Satellite, Cable TV, broadband and IPTV sector in India. The energy was high and the expo show floor was a hive of activity. The pertinent trends at the show heavily focused on 5G/Mobile, Cloud Technology, Network Buildouts/Fiber and Analytics
FOCUS: SCAT INDIA TRADESHOW 2023: OPTIMISING THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
MEDIABEAT: Will Disney sell out to Jio increase Cable Industry woes?
FRAMING THE NATIONAL BROADCASTING POLICY
MSOS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH RULES
SATELLITE BROADBAND TO DRIVE BROADBAND GROWTH
OTT ON A ROLL AND SET TO STEP UP GEAR
THE WORLD OF METAVERSE DRIVEN BY 5G
ENRICHTV AND MASTER DEL PE FORGE A POWERFUL ALLIANCE FOR HOLISTIC TRANSFORMATION
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