The Future of Free to View TV: a Discussion Document

Publisher: Ofcom
Category: Discussion Documents
Subject: Broadcasting; New Technology; Television
Inactive: No
Description: This document sets out Ofcom’s views on the development of free to view television in the UK. This document considers how current free to view TV platforms, such as Freeview and Freesat, might need to develop in the future in order to remain competitive and relevant to viewers, as television platforms increasingly deliver both connected services such as catch-up TV and higher quality pictures such as HD services. The document also considers the potential long-term options for delivering free to view television, including over broadband networks. The document is not a precursor to any specific regulatory decisions but it does provide context to Ofcom’s decision making process around a potential change in use of the 700MHz band of spectrum and also to Ofocm’s engagement in international debates around the future of 470 - 694 MHz spectrum. This document also contributes to the wider public debate around the future of free to view television in the UK.

This document should be read in conjunction with two related Ofcom documents:
Consultation on future use of the 700 MHz band - Cost-benefit analysis of changing its use to mobile services and Ofcom’s Mobile Data Strategy Statement

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