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Watching TV will become more expensive after the elections, subscription rates may increase by up to 8%

Newztezz Online June 05, 2024 Business,

If you are fond of watching TV and use different OTT platforms, then this news may shock you. Actually, watching TV may soon become expensive. This is because many big OTT platforms are going to increase the subscription rate by up to 8 percent.

There is bad news for TV viewers, watching TV may soon become expensive. Actually, many big OTT platforms are going to increase their fees, which will have a direct impact on the pocket of the common man. According to the information, Disney Star, Viacom18, Zee Entertainment and Sony Picture Network India Broadcaster may increase their channel list. The common man may get this shock of inflation after the election results.

Watching TV will be so expensive

If the report is to be believed, the TV subscription rate may increase by 5 to 8 percent. That is, if you spend Rs 500 on monthly TV subscription to watch TV, then your TV subscription rate may increase by about Rs 40. At the same time, if you spend Rs 1000 on TV subscription every month, then it may increase by about Rs 80.

According to a report in ET, telecom regulator TRAI had asked broadcasters not to block signals of distributor platform operators (DPOs) who have not signed agreements as per the new tariffs till the general elections are over.

There will be an increase of 10 percent in this

In January, the leading broadcaster had increased its base bouquet rates by about 10 percent. According to the report, it is being claimed that Viacom18 will see the maximum increase of about 25 percent. This means that the monthly subscription of about Rs 500 will increase by about Rs 125.

When will the prices increase

If the report is to be believed, cricket and entertainment channels have a market share of about 25 percent. At the same time, the new price of subscription rate hike was to be implemented in February. But it was put on hold due to elections. In such a situation, it is expected that after the formation of a new government in June, broadcasters can put pressure on DPOs to increase the rates. Airtel Digital TV and some DPOs like it have already increased the prices marginally.