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Lowdown: TRAI wants live TV apps like Samsung TV Plus to get a govt license
Reported by MediaNama, not nibnow. We are not the publisher of this story, only the source is.
WHY IT MATTERS
If live TV apps like Samsung TV+ are operating without government permission, viewers could face service disruptions and broadcasters may lose revenue, making it important for users to know the regulatory changes.
WHAT HAPPENED
As many live TV channels on these apps like Samsung TV+ have no govt permission and are made for internet platforms, TRAI says it is "a regulatory gap" and they need to be a licensed under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
KEY CONTEXT
TRAI is India’s telecom regulator, and the Telecommunications Act, 2023 requires services that broadcast live TV over the internet to obtain a license, closing a gap where such apps previously operated without oversight.
WHAT TO WATCH
- •TRAI’s timeline for issuing licenses to live TV apps
- •Potential changes to the availability of channels on platforms like Samsung TV+
- •Responses from app providers and broadcasters regarding compliance requirements
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