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TRAI proposes authorisation rules for internet TV services

2026-10-27 · 1 source · Business Standard Budget

In short

TRAI has proposed new rules for internet-based TV services. The report says the rules could affect which apps people see on smart TVs.

This matters for app makers and viewers because access on smart TVs may change. The reporting does not say the final rules, or when they would start.

What the reporting says

TRAI proposed an authorisation framework for internet-based TV services, according to a publisher summary. The report says the framework could affect which apps are available on smart TVs, but it does not give the full rulebook or the final decision. The immediate impact is uncertainty for app providers and viewers until the proposal is clarified or adopted.

Why it matters

TRAI proposed an authorisation framework for internet-based TV services, according to a publisher summary. The report says this could affect which apps are available on smart TVs. It does not state the final terms, whether the proposal will be adopted, or which companies or services would be directly affected.

Touches: Government, Markets

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