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Re: Streaming services news, offers and general chit chat
https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/bbc-told-t...lacement-plan/
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The BBC has been told it should develop a detailed plan showing how it intends to replace Freeview and other traditional TV platforms in favour of an internet-only future.
The UK House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) says the BBC must work with Government, audience representatives and wider stakeholders to ensure no-one is left behind.
The BBC was one of the original drivers of Freeview, the UK’s free-to-air digital terrestrial TV platform as its solution to achieve digital switchover. But the PAC indicates the BBC hasn’t got any Freeview replacement plan to drive an online TV switchover…
… Explainer: Does online-only broadcasting mean the end of regular TV channels?
Online-only broadcasting doesn’t automatically mean the end of linear TV. In fact a number of broadcasters have launched dedicated online-only streaming channels. ITVX, for instance, offers a suite of exclusive online-only channels.
Meanwhile, some European countries are piloting new technologies including 5G Broadcast and DVB-I. They allow linear and on-demand services to be delivered via IP-based platforms. 5G Broadcast utilises existing terrestrial TV transmitter towers. This allows users to access public service broadcasting without a commercial fixed or mobile broadband service.
The question for UK broadcasters, regulators and legislators is how can a universal free IP-based TV service be delivered?
The PAC appears to be keen on the BBC working with broadband providers on a Freeview replacement service.
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