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TRAI Recommendations on Authorisation Framework for Application-based Linear TV Distribution Services
By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 27 Oct 2026
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• TRAI has released recommendations for an 'Authorisation Framework for Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) Services'.
• The framework introduces a light-touch policy for internet-based TV channel distribution.
• Key features include a 20-year renewable validity, a ₹1 lakh entry fee, and a ₹10,000 processing fee.
• Application providers are responsible for compliance, consumer grievances, and data reporting.
• The framework introduces a light-touch policy for internet-based TV channel distribution.
• Key features include a 20-year renewable validity, a ₹1 lakh entry fee, and a ₹10,000 processing fee.
• Application providers are responsible for compliance, consumer grievances, and data reporting.
purpose of issuance
To establish a regulatory and authorisation framework for Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) services including FAST services.
Most Important Details
The framework proposes a light-touch authorisation for ALTD services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, with a 20-year validity, ₹1 lakh entry fee, and ₹10,000 processing fee. It mandates a Master ALTD app repository and requires compliance reporting to the MIB.
is it guidelines or office order
Recommendations
purpose of issue
To ensure parity, content accountability, and consumer protection in the evolving broadcasting landscape.
Name/ Scope of work
Authorisation Framework for Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) Services
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Regards, Circular Express
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GENERAL/ MISCELLANEOUS CIRCULARS
TRAI Recommendations on Authorisation Framework for Application-based Linear TV Distribution Services
By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 27 Oct 2026
👁 6 views
• TRAI has released recommendations for an 'Authorisation Framework for Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) Services'.
• The framework introduces a light-touch policy for internet-based TV channel distribution.
• Key features include a 20-year renewable validity, a ₹1 lakh entry fee, and a ₹10,000 processing fee.
• Application providers are responsible for compliance, consumer grievances, and data reporting.
• The framework introduces a light-touch policy for internet-based TV channel distribution.
• Key features include a 20-year renewable validity, a ₹1 lakh entry fee, and a ₹10,000 processing fee.
• Application providers are responsible for compliance, consumer grievances, and data reporting.
purpose of issuance
To establish a regulatory and authorisation framework for Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) services including FAST services.
Most Important Details
The framework proposes a light-touch authorisation for ALTD services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, with a 20-year validity, ₹1 lakh entry fee, and ₹10,000 processing fee. It mandates a Master ALTD app repository and requires compliance reporting to the MIB.
is it guidelines or office order
Recommendations
purpose of issue
To ensure parity, content accountability, and consumer protection in the evolving broadcasting landscape.
Name/ Scope of work
Authorisation Framework for Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) Services
🔒 Document — view only
Regards, Circular Express
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