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Originally Posted by theone2k10
I wonder if VM get around some of the ruling by being a closed platform?
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The whole point of due prominence is that it applies to all platforms. I suppose there is some scope for arguing that the PSBs already have due prominence. It's a difficult area.
Going back to the original consultation, ITV seem to want every option weighted in their favour. Even though the DCMS argued that zero net fees should be the outcome of the change to the copyright laws, ITV just ignores this and wants to impose a retransmission fee.
ITV appeared to be in favour of keeping the must carry regulations, whereby platform operators have to carry PSB channels. On the other hand ITV appeared to want greater flexibility for the must offer regulations, effectively allowing it to withhold PSB channels.
The DCMS didn't consider the negotiating scenarios assumed by the PSBs to be realistic.. and yet, here we are...
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...eport___1_.pdf