TRAI releases Draft Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services DRM-based Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual, 2026

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the Draft Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services DRM-based Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual, 2026, to seek stakeholder comments. The manual provides detailed clause-wise audit procedures for Digital Rights Management (DRM) based systems as per Schedule X of the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) Regulations, 2017. It aims to serve as a guidance document for stakeholders during pre-signal/compliance audits and annual subscription audits, covering roles and responsibilities, timelines, scope of work, and standard reporting formats.