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July 18, 2007

Regulations can slow the growth of IPTV

For the moment IPTV is being run in a similar way as the internet, it appears to be free of any outside influences, but in reality there are regulations that are controlling the industry. This is fine because clearly there is a need for any media to be regulated in some way, otherwise there would be mayhem in reporting of facts and the quality of programming in general.

But it is the broadcasters, whether they are cable, satellite or terrestrial who want to control how and what is going to be available on IPTV. After all if everyone were able to create their own channels through video feeds, choosing what programmes and events they wish to see and at what time, then who needs broadcasters?

But at the moment IPTV is being organised in a very similar way to the internet, but as IPTV starts to get a grip on the market place, it is then when the broadcasters will want to see it brought in line with the TV regulations and not the free and easy way that the internet is run.

Could it be Microsoft who hold the key? They are well known for taking an advantage of something that is not one thing or the other, so by creating and making available software that can bring all the facets of IPTV together in one easy to use program, would this make all the difference?

 

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