GECs
Trai postpones cable hike until Tdsat hearing on 8 Feb
MUMBAI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today announced that its order imposing a four per cent cable TV price hike will not come into force until the the cable watchdog Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) holds the next hearing relating to this on 8 February 2006.
Earlier Trai had said that the hike would be enforced from 1 January 2006. Following this, the Pune-based consumer forum Grahak Hitvardhini Sarvajanik Sanstha had filed an appeal to the Tdsat against it.. Tdsat responded by issuing an interim stay on Trai’s diktat.
Trai today therefore issued a release saying that its order would lie in limbo until the hearing against it is disposed of by Tdsat.
Cable TV analysts are keenly watching the developments in this sector as even Star India has gone to court against the Trai and its hike.
The case is being heard by justice Santosh Hegde.
GECs
Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
