New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a retooled tariff plan for satellite channels with a total ceiling for cable TV services in regions that have not been brought under the Conditional Access System (CAS).
It will be valid from December 1, and the country has been parted into three classes for setting up duties. All non-CAS subscribers will have to pay Rs. 77 on a monthly basis for a minimum of 30 free-to-air channels (FTAs).
The maximum limit for a minimum of 30 FTAs and over 45 pay channels is Rs. 260 in Class ‘A-1’ & ‘A’ cities, Rs. 220 in Class ‘B-1’ and ‘B-2’ cities, and Rs. 200 in other segments.
