Be interesting to see what happens.
http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/28/7086201/internet-tv-rule-change-proposed-fcc
http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/28/7086201/internet-tv-rule-change-proposed-fcc
Huge FCC rule change could make internet TV a reality
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This is not as good of a thing as it first seems. If you start treating IPTV services like cable/satellite providers bad things happen...."must carry", various taxes, DMA's and a host of other regulations. If IPTV is treated just like cable/satellite it is effectively cable/satellite. Highly regulated means high cost.
Don't hold your breath. We all know it HAS to happen eventually, but the providers are powerful companies, and they've been able to spread the payoffs around very well so far.
I wonder how they are going to get around the broadcast copyright exemption without a new law? Cable has their law and DBS has their law allowing it. Of course they could just be considering "cable channels" and not broadcast TV channels.
On what basis would the FCC have to regulate this? Supreme Court already said FCC couldn't enforce Net Neutrality, without specific Congressional say so. That'd seem to extrapolate that they can't force broadcasting rights on the Internet as well, or at least until Congress says so... which would require an act of Congress... which means we should be happy that the electricity still works.
Seismic changes coming for pay TV
Nov 13 2014, 20:46 ET | By: Clark Schultz, SA News Editor [Contact this editor with comments or a news tip]
Sony's (NYSE:SNE) new online TV package will price at $60 to $70 per month, estimates Re/code.
It's a level that is twice what Dish Network (NASDAQ
ISH) plans to charge for a slimmer package, although one that includes ESPN.
Programming on the Sony streaming service will feature shows from CBS, Discovery Communications, Fox, NBC, Scripps Networks, and Viacom.
The pitch from the Japanese media giant is that cord-cutters will be drawn in by the captivating way of accessing the content through gaming consoles. A cutting-edge discovery and recommendations service for users is also highlighted by execs.
Regulatory watch: Potential rule changes from the FCC could level the playing field for the new streamers as they work out their content deals.
What to watch: A fragmented pay-TV landscape could benefit content producers (DISCA, CBS, FOXA, DIS, LGF, TWX, AMCX) in the short-term as competition heats up, while creating a pricing headache for cable/satellite/telco players (CMCSA, CVC, CHTR, DISH, T, DTV, VZ, TWC).
The Netflix factor: Many media analysts consider Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) an add-on for consumers - instead of an either/or decision with online TV.
http://seekingalpha.com/news/2127025-seismic-changes-coming-for-pay-tv#email_link
Nov 13 2014, 20:46 ET | By: Clark Schultz, SA News Editor [Contact this editor with comments or a news tip]
Sony's (NYSE:SNE) new online TV package will price at $60 to $70 per month, estimates Re/code.
It's a level that is twice what Dish Network (NASDAQ
ISH) plans to charge for a slimmer package, although one that includes ESPN.Programming on the Sony streaming service will feature shows from CBS, Discovery Communications, Fox, NBC, Scripps Networks, and Viacom.
The pitch from the Japanese media giant is that cord-cutters will be drawn in by the captivating way of accessing the content through gaming consoles. A cutting-edge discovery and recommendations service for users is also highlighted by execs.
Regulatory watch: Potential rule changes from the FCC could level the playing field for the new streamers as they work out their content deals.
What to watch: A fragmented pay-TV landscape could benefit content producers (DISCA, CBS, FOXA, DIS, LGF, TWX, AMCX) in the short-term as competition heats up, while creating a pricing headache for cable/satellite/telco players (CMCSA, CVC, CHTR, DISH, T, DTV, VZ, TWC).
The Netflix factor: Many media analysts consider Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) an add-on for consumers - instead of an either/or decision with online TV.
http://seekingalpha.com/news/2127025-seismic-changes-coming-for-pay-tv#email_link
