Under TRAI act, there is a mandate to regulate only those service providers to whom the government is giving license. Talking about regulating new platforms like OTT, Vaghela said, "For OTT, there is no licensing fee and the same is the case with telecom. "That should be our strategy rather than unnecessarily burdening the new players," he mentioned. The two were discussing the topic, Ensuring a level Playing Field in Entertainment BroadcastingĪccording to the TRAI chief, it's better to give some relief to existing players rather than regulating the new players. Vaghela said this during a fireside chat with Harit Nagpal, MD & CEO, Tata Play at FICCI Frames 2023. We should not impose regulations or restrictions on the new players less regulation is the best regulation," said PD Vaghela, Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). “The way technology is changing and the way new players are coming, we must ensure a level playing field for all.
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