Claims are circulating on social media that TVs are about to be shut down. How much truth is there in this? Whether service providers and cable operators will actually increase their charges by four to six times can be found here.

New rules on TV-DTH and cable?

TV-DTH News: These days, news of TV shutdowns is making the rounds on social media. In fact, a post is going viral claiming that the Modi government will soon shut down 110 million TVs and that TV broadcasts will become significantly more expensive. Let's understand the full story and the truth behind this matter.

What's the whole matter? 
The viral post reads, "One more decision from the Modi government and 110 million TVs will be shut down. Already, 10 million TVs have been shut down due to mobile phones. The TV industry is in grave danger, and the government has punished it with a sham." The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting presented a draft of new rules on June 12th. There will be the same rules for TV broadcasters and telecom companies. The government will receive hefty license fees from these uniform rules.

The post also states that this will make TV broadcasting very expensive. Service providers and cable operators will increase their charges four to six times. DTH and cable TV will cease to exist. Not only will TV services be shut down in one fell swoop, but millions of people will also lose their jobs. This money-hungry government is bent on destroying the country.

What is the truth?
PIB has clearly stated on its social media handle that this post is false and that the central government has not enacted any rule that would increase the cost of TV subscriptions by four to six times or shut down TV services in the country.

The PIB further wrote that the MIB has issued the draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Related Services) Rules, 2026, which are currently seeking public and related comments until July 27, 2026. The draft rules do not include any provision for increasing fees. Furthermore, these rules aim to consolidate the various guidelines issued for TV and radio services. Their aim is to simplify and harmonize the existing system, thereby facilitating smooth functioning of the TV and radio broadcasting sector.