[by Cerius Shah] Zee is apparently annoyed at the TRAI for giving MobileTV recommendations that are operator skewed. This is not the first time they have been at disagreement with TRAI’s recommendations. While broadcaster’s are being slapped with content codes, the existing recommendations allow telco’s with an Unified access service license to jump the line and broadcast through existing spectrum while broadcasters await clearance on spectrum and license.

According to Zee the recommendations are unclear on the scope of content regulation and clarity on if or not telco’s can be broadcasters is suspect.

Zee’s recommendation that Mobile TV be allowed only on 3g networks is confusing. If they are looking at enriching operator controlled networks with content, they are effectively giving up the war even before the fight. As they stand, the recommendations are indeed operator skewed, wonder why only one broadcaster keeps piping up though?

Nikhil adds: These appear to be delaying tactics…as explained in this article, telcos will get a clear head start: the entire licensing process for mobile TV operators will take at least a year, while telcos can begin offering TV services over 2G networks immediately. 3G networks are yet to be auctioned, so they’re looking to buy time.