[cr-india] TRAI consultation on satellite radio

[sajan venniyoor]

TRAI CONSULTATION ON SATELLITE RADIO - http://www.trai.gov.in/consulpaper29dec.htm

          Even though a satellite radio service is in operation in the country, there is no policy or regulatory framework for this sector as against clearly laid down policies for other media segments. This gives rise to various issues, such as level playing field between Satellite Radio service and Private FM Radio, regulation of broadcast content, license fee, interoperability requirement in case of a new Satellite Radio service provider etc.  

          The Amit Mitra Committee in its report on Private Sector FM Broadcasting had suggested that a Satellite Radio Policy should be laid down by the Government. TRAI in its recommendations on the subject, sent on August 11, 2004 had indicated that this issue would be separately examined.         

          Accordingly, this Consultation Paper has been prepared on issues relating to Satellite Radio Service. The Consultation Paper covers the following issues: 

1)                 Rationale for Satellite Radio

2)                 Regulation and Monitoring

3)                 Licensing

4)                 Technical Considerations 

          The objective of this Consultation Paper is to obtain structured inputs on the various issues involved in formulation of a policy on satellite radio. Based on these inputs, TRAI would give its recommendations to the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on the issues involved in laying down a policy framework for satellite radio. 

          Written comments on this Paper may be furnished to Secretary, TRAI by 31st January, 2005.  Gist of these comments will be placed on TRAI’s website. For any further clarification on the matter, Secretary, TRAI or Advisor (B&CS) may be contacted at trai07 at bol.net.in (Ph. No.26167448) and rkacker at trai.gov.in (Ph. No.26713291) respectively.  

 
(Pradip Baijal)
Chairman, TRAIi

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