Mumbai: Sun TV Network has filed its reference interconnection offer (RIO) issued under telecommunications (broadcasting and cable) services interconnection (addressable systems) regulations, 2017 for all distribution platforms. The new RIO will be effective from 6 December onwards.
The tariffs for TV channels mentioned in the RIO adhere to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) new tariff order (NTO) 2.0.
The network operates 23 pay-TV standard definition channels, eight high definition pay channels, and two free to air channels. It is also offering 21 bouquets. Tamil general entertainment channel (GEC) Sun TV, Telugu GEC Gemini TV, and Kannada GEC Udaya TV tariffs are greater than Rs 12.
As per the new tariff regime 2.0 order, Trai has mandated that a channel’s MRP must not exceed Rs 12 for it to be included in any bouquet.
The implementation of the new tariff order 2.0 is on hold as broadcasters under the aegis of the Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) have challenged the Trai order in the Supreme Court. The final hearing on the matter is scheduled for 30 November.
