BBC to conduct test iPlayer ahead of proposed changes

The BBC has proposed a number of changes to the BBC iPlayer and provided its plans to Ofcom for consideration.

In order to protect fair and effective competition in the TV sector, Ofcom examines whether changes which the BBC wishes to make to its licence fee-funded TV, radio and online services are significant enough to merit detailed scrutiny.

Ofcom has decided the BBC should conduct a ‘public interest test’ to properly assess their value and potential impact on other broadcasters.