Some of today was spent putting in a response to the Ofcom PSB review terms of reference. This consultation will help shape the broadcasting landscape for the next few years. The industry is a mass of contradictions at present; Rapid expansion of services, content and delivery on the one hand; decline in traditional viewing, reduction in quality and job cuts, on the other.
People talk often about the 'digital-divide' those unwilling or unable to take up new television services. However, the real battle will be between those with access and inclination to embrace broadband and the Internet, and those (currently 40% of the population) who are without. Ofcom says it wants to broaden its look unilaterally to include new services available over the Internet. Despite the fact that its review terms are laid down by act of parliament.
They have always sought to expand but in tackling the world wide web even this monolith may have bitten off more than it can chew.
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