New Delhi, June 26 (KNN) The deadline for submitting the consumer application forms (CAF) to multi-system operators (MSOs) and cable operators has been extended till July 10, from the earlier June 25.

Earlier, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had said that consumers need to submit these forms, indicating their choice of channels, by June 25, failing which MSOs were asked to switch off television signals of such subscribers.

TRAI had a meeting with MSO executives today to review the progress. MSOs urged the regulator to extend the date.

 “The Authority observed that though there has been a tangible increase in the number of subscribers who have provided details, there are still a large number of subscribers whose complete details are not yet available with cable operators and MSOs,” TRAI said in a statement.

It has also decided that no request for any further extension of time for submission of comments / counter-comments shall be entertained, the statement added.

Digital cable subscribers are being asked to fill the consumer application forms in order to indicate their choice of channel packages and pay for only those channels.

This is also being done to keep a count on number of subscribers each MSO. Further, the Government will also know the exact number of digital cable subscribers while levying taxes. (KNN)