UK : The BBC Executive is seeking permission to syndicate BBC television channels and radio networks for delivery to mobile devices over a 3G data connection. The service would be available from managed service providers (at the time of writing, predominantly mobile network operators – MNOs – and their partners).

The Trust is inviting comments on the proposals prior to reaching a decision on whether they may be approved. The Trust is to consider as part of this consultation whether a Public Value Test (PVT) should be applied.

About this consultation

The BBC Executive is seeking permission to syndicate BBC content for delivery to mobile devices via 3G. This follows a 12-month trial, during which the BBC syndicated television and radio services, via 3G, to mobile phones on Orange, T-mobile, Vodafone and 3 networks.

The Trust is inviting comments on the proposals prior to reaching a decision.

Below is the Executive's proposal and its assessment of how this functionality would be made available:

• BBC management 3G mobile proposal, PDF (67.5KB)
• BBC management 3G mobile proposal, text only (13.2KB)

How to respond

The Trust is inviting comments on the BBC Executive's proposal prior to reaching a decision. We welcome any comments that you might have but, in light of the detail set out in the proposal, are particularly interested in your views on the following points:

1. The potential impact on the market if this proposal were approved
2. That the syndication of content for delivery to mobiles via 3G is not a novel activity
3. The possible duration for provision of content over 3G

Please send your thoughts and comments on this proposal to the addresses below.

Via email to: 3gmobileconsultation@bbc.co.uk

Postal responses should be returned to:

3G mobile consultation
BBC Trust
35 Marylebone High Street
London
W1U 4AA

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