The case involving the multi system operator (MSO) Asianet Satellite Communications and Star India on price dispute has now reached the Delhi High Court after the MSO filed an appeal against the order of the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal’s (TDSAT) which asked it to either sign an reference interconnect offer (RIO) or negotiated deal with broadcaster Star India in 30 days.
Their agreement had expired on 31 March 2018. Following this, Star had issued a disconnection notice to the MSO. It also moved TDSAT seeking directions for the MSO to sign RIO deal. Asianet also filed a petition seeking non-discriminatory and reasonable rates in comparison to another MSO Kerala Communicators Cable Ltd (KCCL).
Then Asianetmoved TDSAT seeking parity on the price at which Star gives content to other MSOs. However, the TDSAT in its interim order asked the parties to negotiate and arrive at a consensus failing which the two have to enter into RIO based agreement.
The Delhi High Court issued a notice to Star and directed it to file its reply by 3 May on Asianet’s contention that it has to pay a higher rate than its competitor KCCL.
Then Asianetmoved TDSAT seeking parity on the price at which Star gives content to other MSOs. However, the TDSAT in its interim order asked the parties to negotiate and arrive at a consensus failing which the two have to enter into RIO based agreement.
The Delhi High Court issued a notice to Star and directed it to file its reply by 3 May on Asianet’s contention that it has to pay a higher rate than its competitor KCCL.
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