The Consumer Council says the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has 148 agenda items waiting, including post-merger telecom measures and the future of digital TV, because the commission cannot hold regular meetings. Only 3 of 6 invited commissioners attended a 7 Sep 2026 discussion. Digital TV operators say some are cutting content and production spending ahead of April 2029. For most SMEs this changes nothing today. Watch for telecom service price changes and SMS-scam measures, and if you rely on TV advertising or production, expect slower clarity on channel plans.