Sky faces further regulation of its premium content after Ofcom confirmed plans to refer the sale of pay-TV movie rights to the Competition Commission.
Top Up TV launches Picnic appeal
Top Up TV has launched an appeal against Ofcom proposals to allow Sky to run its proposed ‘Picnic’ pay-TV service on the UK DTT platform.
BSkyB, BT and FAPL join Ofcom appeal
In their separate responses to Ofcom’s ruling on the wholesaling of BSkyB’s premium sports channel, there is one point of agreement: the regulator got it wrong.
Virgin launches Sky wholesale appeal
Virgin Media has launched an appeal against Ofcom’s wholesale must offer obligation, arguing that the regulator did not consider all of the appropriate facts.
CAT agreement partially imposes Sky wholesale plan
BSkyB and Ofcom have reached agreement at the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), which while giving Sky the protection it sought, puts the wheels in motion for wholesale pricing of its […]
Sky seeks delay in Ofcom wholesale charge
BSkyB’s application for ‘interim relief’ against the imposition of regulated wholesale charges on its premium sports channels will be heard this Friday, April 23, the Competition Appeal Tribunal has confirmed.
Premier League confirms Ofcom challenge
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has confirmed the organisation’s intention to challenge Ofcom’s decision on premium sports rights.
Darroch: Regulatory intervention will distort market
MIPTV 2010 – CANNES. Sky CEO Jeremy Darroch has described the outcome of Ofcom’s Pay-TV Review as “an unprecedented and unwarranted intervention”.
Ofcom warning, as Sky heads to court
11.00 Update: Ofcom has warned Sky that it will review the wholesaling of its premium sports channels if the broadcaster were to shift content to channels not covered by proposals to open up its premium channels to rival operators.
- Picnic approved if Sky strikes terrestrial deal
- Wholesale rates reduced by 23%
- VOD contracts face Competition referral
- Six weeks to produce "reference offer"
BT scores on the news agenda
Will BT really start a pay-TV price war if Ofcom chooses to regulate Sky Sports? Julian Clover assesses the field.