Date: 2026-05-04Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Extension of last date for submission of comments/counter comments on the Consultation Paper on ‘Formulation of a Regulatory Framework for Application- based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) Services (Including Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) Services)’
**Policy Summary: Extension of Deadline for Consultation Paper on ALTD and FAST Services**
**Overview**
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), under the Ministry of Communications, has officially extended the deadlines for the submission of comments and counter-comments regarding its Consultation Paper titled ‘Formulation of a Regulatory Framework for Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) Services (Including Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) Services).’ This Consultation Paper was originally released on April 6, 2026.
**Reason for Extension**
The extension was granted following requests from various stakeholders. The subject matter involves complex technical, operational, and regulatory dimensions that require detailed examination, including the analysis of international approaches and best practices. TRAI has stated that no further extensions will be considered.
**Revised Deadlines**
* **Submission of Written Comments:** Extended from May 4, 2026, to **May 11, 2026**.
* **Submission of Counter-Comments:** Extended from May 18, 2026, to **May 25, 2026**.
**Submission and Contact Information**
Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments and counter-comments in electronic form to the following email addresses:
* advbcs-2@trai.gov.in
* jtadvisor-bcs@trai.gov.in
For further clarification or information, stakeholders may contact:
* **Contact Person:** Dr. Deepali Sharma, Advisor (B&CS)
* **Telephone:** +91-11-20907774
**Document Metadata**
* **Posted On:** May 4, 2026, 6:23 PM
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Key Entities Referenced
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI): The regulatory body responsible for issuing the consultation paper and managing the framework for broadcasting and telecommunication services.
Consultation Paper on ‘Formulation of a Regulatory Framework for Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) Services’: The primary policy document under discussion, which outlines the proposed rules for internet-based television distribution.
Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) Services: The core subject matter of the regulation, encompassing television services delivered through applications over the internet.
Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) Services: A specific segment of streaming services explicitly included within the scope of the proposed regulatory framework.
Ministry of Communications
Extension of last date for submission of
comments/counter comments on the
Consultation Paper on ‘Formulation of a
Regulatory Framework for Application- based
Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) Services
(Including Free Ad-Supported Streaming
Television (FAST) Services)’
Posted On: 04 MAY 2026 6:23PM by PIB Delhi
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the last date for submission of comments on its Consultation
Paper from 4th May 2026 to 11th May 2026, while the deadline for submission of counter comments has been extended from
18th May 2026 to 25th May 2026.
Earlier, TRAI had released a Consultation Paper on ‘Formulation of a Regulatory Framework for
Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) Services (including Free Ad-Supported
Streaming Television (FAST) Services)’ on 6th April 2026.
In view of the requests received from stakeholders for extension of time for submission of comments, on
the ground that the subject matter under consideration involves complex technical, operational and
regulatory dimensions and required detailed examination, including international approaches and best
practices, it has been decided to extend the last dates for submission of written comments and counter
comments by 11 th May 2026 and 25 th May 2026 respectively. No further requests for extension would
be considered.
The comments/counter comments may be sent, preferably in electronic form at advbcs-2@trai.gov.in and jtadvisor-
bcs@trai.gov.in. For any clarification/information, Dr. Deepali Sharma, Advisor (B&CS), may be contacted at Tel. No.: +91-11-
20907774.
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