Media, Tech Firms Warn About New EU Rules
An AP newswire article, via Yahoo! News, reports that:
Media and technology companies warned Tuesday that new European Union broadcasting rules could restrict the growth of emerging media formats such as video broadcasts through the Internet and mobile phones.More here.
An alliance of companies, including ITV PLC, Yahoo Inc., Vodafone Group PLC, Intel Corporation, and Cisco Systems Ltd., warned a European Commission proposal to impose rules for traditional broadcasters on new media providers could have "unintended consequences" and hurt investment.
The draft legislation proposed in December aims to level the playing field by applying the same rules to everyone.
However, Intellect, a London-based business lobby representing technology companies, said Tuesday that it would be difficult enforce strict rules designed for television broadcasters on video transmitted over the Internet or on third-generation mobile phones.
posted by Fergie @ 4/18/2006 08:24:00 AM
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