Research for DCMS projects an internet-based future for UK TV distribution but highlights the need to resolve questions relating to spectrum, adoption and network reliability
Ofcom’s positive vision for media literacy
The UK’s first multi-year strategy in two decades aims to tackle the rising problems of mis/disinformation and harms online, while boosting digital skills
Brazil: Market convergence in audiovisual services
The regulator found that adoption of streaming-based video services, and the convergence of audiovisual markets, was dependent on local network development
Canada: A platform-funded lifeline for broadcasters
The Government’s moves to revive the domestic broadcast industry are part of its broader efforts to support a financially-stressed news and media sector
Event debrief: UK Future Spectrum Policy Summit
As panellists reflected on WRC-23, discussion also looked ahead at the implications of satellite connectivity and the launch of 6G for spectrum management
US: New pricing obligations for cable and satellite TV providers
The FCC’s proposal seeks to clear up consumer confusion and stimulate competition, complementing forthcoming broadband transparency requirements
Canada’s controversial new content law
The Government may follow Australia in regulating negotiations between platforms and news businesses, with its experience over the past two years providing some helpful lessons
What does Rishi Sunak mean for tech and telecoms?
Macroeconomic challenges and the cost of living crisis will be the priority, but the new PM will at some point have the opportunity to shape the sector’s policy agenda
Levelling the playing field between VoD and linear services
The UK looks set to depart again from EU rules – this time in favour of a more prescriptive approach
Streaming services could face tighter regulation in the UK
The review aims to remove inconsistencies and complexities that currently exist between linear and video-on-demand platforms
