TRAI released the proposed amendments in the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 and the existing Telecom Licenses for facilitation of growth of IPTV services in the country.

During the course of consultation process on issues relating to convergence and competition in broadcasting and telecommunications, certain problems were pointed out which are likely to arise if IPTV services are to be governed by the existing Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995. The possible solution for resolving the regulatory problems is amending the existing Telecom Licenses and the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995.

TRAI had held a series of meetings with various stakeholders on the issues involved. Based on the comments received in the meetings and its own analysis TRAI has finalized the proposed amendments in the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 and the existing Telecom Licenses with the objective of facilitation of growth of IPTV services in the country.

In line with its consultative approach, TRAI has decided that before finalizing its recommendations on proposed amendments in the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 and the existing Telecom Licenses and submitting it to Government of India, it will be appropriate that all stakeholders are given an opportunity to offer their comments on the proposed amendments. The proposed amendments have been put on TRAI’s website www.trai.gov.in . Written comments on the proposed amendments have been invited by June 23, 2006. The gist of the comments received will be posted on TRAI's website.