China Media Group said it has struck a FIFA broadcasting deal covering four World Cup tournaments, ending a rights standoff less than a month before the 2026 men’s World Cup begins in the US, Mexico and Canada. The package includes men’s events in 2026 and 2030 and Women’s World Cups in 2027 and 2031, with exclusive media and sub-licensing rights in mainland China. It spans free-to-air and paid TV plus online and mobile distribution, but financial terms remain undisclosed.
The Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation has entered a legal dispute over Prasar Bharati’s WAVES platform and whether OTT services can stream live TV channels. The All India Digital Cable Federation says streaming violates distribution rules, while Prasar Bharati argues TRAI cannot regulate OTT content. The case revives long-running questions about governance for internet-delivered television in India.
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India is moving toward digital radio broadcasting, aiming to upgrade how stations deliver audio to listeners. The push raises urgent questions about rollout readiness, device availability, and network coverage across cities and rural areas. While the promise is clearer sound and better services, the real test will be whether audiences can switch smoothly.
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has issued fresh directives for IPTV operators, reaffirming the 2008 policy framework. Telecom licensees and cable providers will need to submit a self-attested declaration before starting services. The ministry says this streamlined process reduces unnecessary third-party involvement, and cautions companies to avoid relying on unauthorized representatives.
India’s broadcast sector may soon face a sweeping regulatory overhaul. TRAI is set to review pricing, distribution, and platform rules after the New Tariff Order drew criticism over affordability and transparency. The proposed reset is also meant to reflect shifting consumer viewing habits and rising competition from streaming platforms, which have disrupted traditional broadcast economics.
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