Freedish invites applications by e-auction for MPEG-4 & HD channels
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Annual e-Auction - 7th Annual
e-Auction No - 86th online e-auction
e-Auction will be held - 4th March 2025
Last date of application - February 25, 2025.
HD Channels can apply for a Slot here
The 7th annual 86th online e-auction will tentatively be held from March 4, 2025 onwards. The last date of submission is February 25, 2025.
This is good news for DD Freedish viewers who are waiting to add new MPEG-4 and new HD channels on DD Free Dish because Prasar Bharati has invited applications for allotment of vacant MPEG-4 and HD slots on DD Free Dish DTH Platform for the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, through 7th Annual (86th) online e-auction.
The e-auction is likely to be held from March 4, 2025. The last date of submission is February 25, 2025. Recently Prasar Bharati announced 85th e-auction for MPEG-2 slots
As you know Prasar Bharati revised its e-auction policy for DD Free Dish slots allowing high-definition / HD channels to participate in the bidding process. The e-auction process for MPEG-4 slots will be held bucket-wise, one slot at a time. This 86th e-auction will be conducted for 2 HD slots or the number of applications received whichever is less for HD channels will be e-auctioned, but only eligible HD channels can place bids.
The International Public Broadcasters also permitted under relevant guidelines are also eligible to participate in this e-auction. The participation fee for MPEG-2 slots is Rs 1.50 crore while for MPEG-4 slots is Rs 3 Lakhs.
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