The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a Consultation Paper (CP) on “Issues Related to Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting”.
The Consultation Paper was released based on specific requirement from Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) vide its reference dated 07.03.2022 under section 1 1(1)(a)(i) of the TRAI Act, 1997 on the need and timing for introduction of new service provider for drive-in theatres application.
The low-power short range FM Radio broadcasting is an effective method of sound broadcasting for services that are intended for limited locations and reception areas. Some of the examples for such services include drive-in theatres, hospital radio services, amusement parks, business premises, closed communities such as residential complex, small habitations, local events such as air shows and sports events, etc.
Accordingly, this Consultation Paper has been prepared to seek the comments/views of the stakeholders on the issues related to Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting. Written comments on the consultation paper are invited from the stakeholders by 15th May 2023. Counter comments, if any, may be submitted by 29t May 2023. The comments and counter1 comments may be sent, preferably in electronic form on the email ID advbcs2trai.gov.in and jtadvbcs-1trai.gov.in .
Feedback: [email protected]
