UPDATE 1-India cabinet approves new rules for IPTV services

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NEW DELHI, Aug 21 (Reuters) - The Indian cabinet on Thursday approved new rules for IPTV (internet protocol television) services.

The cabinet also approved amendment of the policy guidelines for downlinking of television channels, allowing broadcasters to provide content to IPTV service providers.

IPTV involves delivery of television and video signals over a broadband network.

Currently, the state-owned Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL.BO: Quote, Profile, Research) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam provide IPTV services on their broadband networks. (Reporting by C.J. Kuncheria; Writing by Janaki Krishnan, Editing by Harish Nambiar)