Section 79 in Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services (Eighth) (Addressable Systems) Tariff Order, 2017
79. In response to the draft TTO some broadcasters have mentioned that no rationale has been given for fixing a price for Rs. 130 /- as the price for basic tier. They are of the view that the rental amount should be reduced because cost of transmission reduces with increase in number of subscriber and also the cost of other activities like subscriber management, billing, complaint redressal, call centre, etc., will reduce over time. On the other hand most of the distributors of television channels have supported the prescription of rental amount. Some of them have suggested that instead of prescribing a ceiling rental amount, it should be fixed at Rs. 130/-. Few distributors of television channels have suggested that rental amount should be fixed at Rs. 130/- and a maximum discount of 15% may be allowed. Some distributors of television channels have suggested a rental amount should be Rs. 200/-. One stakeholder has suggested for changing the term rental amount to Minimum Subscription Fee or Basic Subscription charges or Basic Tier Fee as the term rental creates confusion with the rental amount for STB.
