TRAI releases Consultation Paper on Framework for Service Authorisations for provision of Broadcasting Services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a Consultation Paper on the Framework for Service Authorizations for provision of Broadcasting Services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. This paper addresses the need for entities or persons intending to provide telecommunication services to obtain authorization as per the terms and conditions outlined in the Act. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has informed TRAI about the publication of the Telecommunications Act, 2023, which replaces the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, and regulates various broadcasting platforms such as DTH, HITS, IPTV, and radio services. Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company achieved record revenue in India in the quarter ending September 2024, driven by strong iPhone sales and the opening of four new stores in the country. [Extracted from the article]