A major tariff war is about to break out between cable operators and the direct-to-home (DTH) operators with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) considering a reduction of the existing pricing formula for broadcasters on DTH, which is likely to bring down DTH bills by half.

Trai met broadcasters, cable operators and DTH companies last week to discuss the new formula. The regulator is involved in the tariff revision as directed by the Supreme Court over a legal battle between cable operators, broadcasters and DTH firms. Trai has to recommend the revised tariffs to the court before June 30. Sources said that Trai is set to meet again to chalk out the revised tariffs. Source

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