Regulation News
Ofcom reviews future of DTT in the UK
May 9, 2024 – Ofcom has provided the UK Government with a report on terrestrial TV distribution based on a review of market changes that may affect the way content reaches audiences on DTT in the future.
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Ofcom, Ed Leighton, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Market Research, Regulation, Terrestrial, UK
SafeShark finds connected devices not compliant with UK security law
May 2, 2024 – SafeShark has conducted analysis on over 100 connected consumer devices on the UK market, finding that three-quarters are not compliant with the requirements of the UK's Product Security and Telecoms Infrastructure Act.
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SafeShark, Alex Buchan, Digital TV, Market Research, Regulation, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Software, UK
Laws to protect consumers from cyber threats come into force in the UK
Apr 29, 2024 – Manufacturers will be legally required to protect consumers from hackers and cyber criminals accessing devices with internet or network connectivity, as the UK becomes the first country to introduce such laws.
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UK Government, Digital TV, Regulation, Set Top Box, Smart TV, UK
FCC restores net neutrality
Apr 25, 2024 – The FCC has voted to reclassify broadband as a Title II telecommunications service. ISPs will again be prohibited from blocking, throttling or engaging in paid prioritization of lawful content.
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Federal Communications Commission, Broadband, Digital TV, Regulation, Streaming, USA
Ghana reinstates Digital Television Receiver Conformance Regime
Mar 20, 2024 – Ghana has reinstated its Digital Television Receiver Conformance Regime. The regime requires all DTT and DTH receivers to pass a conformance test and be certified to use a receiver certification logo.
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National Communications Authority, Digital TV, Ghana, Regulation, Satellite, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial
EU approves Orange, MásMóvil joint venture with conditions
Feb 20, 2024 – The European Commission has approved the proposed creation of a joint venture by Orange and MásMóvil, subject to full compliance with a commitments package offered by the two companies.
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European Commission, Orange, MásMóvil, Digital TV, IPTV, MandA, Regulation, Spain
EU: Council and Parliament strike deal on right-to-repair directive
Feb 2, 2024 – The European Council and Parliament have reached a provisional deal on the directive that promotes the repair of broken or defective goods, also known as the right-to-repair (R2R) directive.
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European Union, Digital TV, EU, Regulation, Smart TV
WRC-23 retains UHF for broadcasting in ITU Region 1
Dec 15, 2023 – Final agreement at WRC-23 retains broadcasting as the only primary service in the frequency band 470–694 MHz across ITU Region 1 (Europe, Middle East, Africa and parts of Asia).
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EBU, ITU, Antonio Arcidiacono, Africa, Asia, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Europe, Middle-East, Regulation, Terrestrial
Australia to introduce 'prominence framework' for local broadcast services
Nov 29, 2023 – The Australian Government is to introduce 'must carry' obligations to reduce the risk of FTA broadcasting services being crowded out by larger, international services operating in the Australian market.
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Australian Government, Australia, Digital TV, Regulation, Smart TV, UX
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