It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to copies of letters.
“From February 1, 2020, the distribution of the OTT version of the channel will be available exclusively through Vitrina TV LLC. If the connection through Vitrina TV LLC will not be realized by February 1, 2020 ... (operator. - RT ), it must stop distributing the OTT version of the channel on February 1, 2020, ”follows from the notification text.
In addition, from December 25, 2019 to January 31, 2020, advertising is not allowed when relaying channels.
Representatives of television channels explain this requirement by violations of the rights to use the content.
“This decision was dictated by numerous violations in the distribution of television channels by operators, which, in turn, leads to multibillion-dollar losses. Such actions by operators are illegal, ”the NMG press service said.
On October 14, the transition to digital broadcasting was completed in Russia.
The FAN reported that Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev called the results of the transition to digital television successful.