July 11, 2012 – Internet has opened a world of opportunity but absence of an efficient regulatory framework has led to it being used at times for distribution of pirated content and copyright infringement, causing revenue and viewer losses to Indian broadcasters such as Star, Sony, Colors and Zee.
A host of companies such as Reliable TV, a US-based IPTV firm; www.mast.tv, www.idesitv.com are allegedly relaying Indian television channels illegally without paying any subscription fees.
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