TRAI extends deadline for comments on draft broadcasting interconnection rules

NEW DELHI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the deadline for stakeholder comments on its draft Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) (Seventh Amendment) Regulations, 2025 to 14 October 2025.

The draft, issued on 22 September 2025, was initially open for feedback until 6 October. Following requests from several stakeholders seeking more time to respond, the regulator granted a short extension but made it clear that no further requests would be entertained.

Comments can be submitted electronically to advbcs-2@trai.gov.in and jtadv-bcs@trai.gov.in. For queries or clarifications, stakeholders may contact Deepali Sharma, advisor (B&CS), or Sapna Sharma, joint advisor (B&CS), at +91-11-20907774 or +91-11-26701418.