Trai proposes new regulatory framework for ground-based broadcasters

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Wednesday released its recommendations on “Regulatory framework for Ground-based Broadcasters (GBB)” to fully leverage technological advancements for the delivery of television channels to distributors.

Trai has recommended that the GBBs’ scope should be to provide television channels to distribution platform operators (DPOs) using terrestrial communication medium, for onward re-transmission.