Does the Commission envisage extending must-carry obligations to mobile TV?
Currently must-carry is not an issue as mobile TV is an emerging service. “Must-carry” can only be imposed under national legislation, and only if a significant number of consumers use mobile TV networks as their principal means to receive radio and television broadcasts. If mobile TV becomes so successful that it becomes the principal means to receive TV the case would have to be reconsidered. Article 17 of Directive 2002/21/EC Standardisation 1. The Commission, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 22(2), shall draw up and publish in the Official Journal of the European Communities a list of standards and/or specifications to serve as a basis for encouraging the harmonised provision of electronic communications networks, electronic communications services and associated facilities and services. Where necessary, the Commission may, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 22(2) and following consultation of the Committee established by Di
