The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has sought views from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, TRAI, on the measures to prevent monopolistic operations by Multi System Operators (MSOs) and Local Cable Operators (LCOs).

An official statement said, the ministry asked the TRAI to provide recommendations to ensure fair competition, improved quality of service and equity in TV distribution.

The Ministry also sought suggestion from TRAI regarding amendments required in the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) 1995 Act.

It has been observed that cable TV distribution is virtually monopolized in some states as operation of the entire cable TV network is dominated by a single entity in that State.

It is felt that such monopolies may not be in the interest of consumers and may have serious implication in terms of competition, pricing and healthy growth of the cable TV sector in the market.