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Richardr · 16-11-2004, 20:58

Moving back to the original point of this discussion, and there is a need to regulate the mast companies. ntl and Crown Castle are the only people who can provide a national service, and for the TV providers that can only be done by the companies jointly, as neither has national coverage.

The question is how to regulate. Up to now there has been a price cap. Ofcom is trying to see if a more intelligent approach can be found.

None of this is new, the price cap has been in place since the two networks were privatised, and the current proposals are effectively mid way through a consultation period.

I'm sure if anyone has a better way, Ofcom would be more than happy to hear.

The process has been going on from before the current ntl attempt to sell the masts business, so will not come as a surprise to the bidders.

16-11-2004, 20:58	#29
Richardr cf.addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: St Albans, UK Services: V6, Full House, Broadband Posts: 125	Re: NTL Broadcast Sale In Doubt Moving back to the original point of this discussion, and there is a need to regulate the mast companies. ntl and Crown Castle are the only people who can provide a national service, and for the TV providers that can only be done by the companies jointly, as neither has national coverage. The question is how to regulate. Up to now there has been a price cap. Ofcom is trying to see if a more intelligent approach can be found. None of this is new, the price cap has been in place since the two networks were privatised, and the current proposals are effectively mid way through a consultation period. I'm sure if anyone has a better way, Ofcom would be more than happy to hear. The process has been going on from before the current ntl attempt to sell the masts business, so will not come as a surprise to the bidders.