The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a directive to all Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs)—including Multi-System Operators (MSOs), IPTV Operators, Direct-to-Home (DTH) Operators, and Headend-in-the-Sky (HITS) Operators—requiring them to comply with the provisions outlined in Regulation 15 of the Interconnection Regulations, 2017.

Under the Interconnection Regulations, 2017, the annual audit is a key compliance mechanism designed to promote transparency, accountability, and accuracy in the reporting of subscriber numbers and channel distribution by DPOs.

These audits form the backbone of revenue settlements between broadcasters and distributors, ensuring that subscription revenues are shared fairly and that there is no under-reporting of active connections.

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