BBC proposals to launch a local online video service would have a significant negative impact on commercial providers, Ofcom says.
The plans include launching an enhanced version of the “BBC Local” websites which will be available on any internet-enabled device.
The MIA reveals that if the BBC Local Video services were launched, then annual revenues from existing commercial providers would fall by up to four percent. It would also have a negative impact on future innovation in online local news, sports, and weather services by the commercial sector, particularly local newspapers.
Ofcom is considering potential changes to the BBC’s proposals.
Story source:
theinquirer.net.
