Import of Television satellite Antennas will need approval of the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRC) in future, Director General of the Authority Anusha Palpita said.
He said that this was in view of the import of a large number of antennas illegally.
The Sri Lanka Customs have been directed to take action against those importing Antennas without permission.
A large number of companies and persons were currently importing these antennas and offering packages ranging from over 150 channels.
However some of the other local companies offering these services pay taxes to offer these services and are compelled to offer their services at a higher rate with a less number of channels.
He said that this was in view of the import of a large number of antennas illegally.
The Sri Lanka Customs have been directed to take action against those importing Antennas without permission.
A large number of companies and persons were currently importing these antennas and offering packages ranging from over 150 channels.
However some of the other local companies offering these services pay taxes to offer these services and are compelled to offer their services at a higher rate with a less number of channels.