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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has started the consultation process to prevent monopoly or market dominance in the cable television sector.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had sought recommendations from TRAI on restrictions that needed to be imposed on Multi-System Operators (MSOs) and local cable operators (LCOs) to prevent monopolies and ensure fair competition as well as improved quality of service and equity.
The regulator said that currently there were no restrictions on MSOs and LCOs on the area of operation and accumulation of interest in terms of market share.
TRAI said, “It has been observed in some States that the majority of the cable TV network is controlled by a single entity, virtually monopolising the distribution of cable TV services in these States. Such monopolies/ market dominance may not in the best interest of consumers and may have serious implications in terms of competition, pricing, quality of service and healthy growth of cable TV sector.”
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