Media
Ofcom has launched its planned consultation to consider the option of an online public service publisher (PSP).
If given the go ahead, the service would compete with the online operations of Channel 4 and the BBC. The idea was first considered by the regulator back in 2004.
The regulator believes that for a "public service culture to flourish, effective competition is needed". The service would not be based in London and would not operate as a TV channel, nor replicate the service provided by existing public service broadcasters.
Ofcom has proposed a budget of between £50 million and £100 million per annum would allow the PSP operator to offer "a rich new media experience" for users.
The PSP would use broadband, mobile and digital broadcasting platforms, develop content for new media, drive community activity and location-sensitive content, as well as have the opportunity collaborate with third parties.
The deadline for responses is March 23 2007.
If given the go ahead, the service would compete with the online operations of Channel 4 and the BBC. The idea was first considered by the regulator back in 2004.
The regulator believes that for a "public service culture to flourish, effective competition is needed". The service would not be based in London and would not operate as a TV channel, nor replicate the service provided by existing public service broadcasters.
Ofcom has proposed a budget of between £50 million and £100 million per annum would allow the PSP operator to offer "a rich new media experience" for users.
The PSP would use broadband, mobile and digital broadcasting platforms, develop content for new media, drive community activity and location-sensitive content, as well as have the opportunity collaborate with third parties.
The deadline for responses is March 23 2007.
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