Consumers are in tizzy after Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) passed a new regulation for the television and broadcasting sector, which will come into effect on February 1, 2019. So in order to help the consumers, TRAI has come up with ‘Channel Selector Application‘ to help users selecting channels for their cable TV or DTH connection, and understand the new cable TV Bill and rules better.
The new rules of TRAI has already caused panic and confusion among the consumers, with just a week left for the deadline, this new application aims to help consumers and make it easy to select channels. With TRAI’s new rules, customers have the full freedom to select television channels, rather than being bound by packs created by the DTH companies or cable operators.
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While launching the new application, TRAI has said that the particular channel selector application will help users optimise their selection and inform them about the Maximum Retail Price of each and every channel. After a user has decided their television channels, they will then need to go to the website of their TV service provider and inform them of the choice or get in touch with the local cable operator.
The application navigates you through several simple steps and presents a list of channels based on the selections made by you. Once the selection of channels is done, the application will present you the monthly rental. The last date to move to the new DTH bouquet is January 31.
“With TRAI’s New Regulation for the Television and Broadcasting Sector having come into force, Consumers have the freedom to select Television (TV) Channels they want to watch. This Application will help you optimize the selection of your choice and also inform you about the MRP (Maximum Retail Price) of your selection. However, for exercising the choice of your favourite channels, kindly visit the website of your TV service provider or get in touch with your cable operator,” TRAI said on its website.
To use this application, visit the TRAI’s website. Click on the ‘Get Started’ button at the bottom of the page, and simply reply to few questions to enter the channel selection page. Give TRAI your name, your state of residence, your TV viewing preferences, and then its presents a list of channels for you. Users can select the channels they want in their monthly plan here. TRAI will calculate your monthly rental based on your selection.