[LINK] Fwd: Broadcasters provide effective EPGs to assist switchover
Antony Barry
tony at tony-barry.emu.id.au
Fri Jul 8 16:59:52 AEST 2011
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> From: media at acma.gov.au
> Date: 8 July 2011 12:37:16 PM AEST
> To: <tony at tony-barry.emu.id.au>
> Subject: Broadcasters provide effective EPGs to assist switchover
> Reply-To: media at acma.gov.au
>
> Broadcasters provide effective EPGs to assist
> switchover
>
> All free to air broadcasting networks are
> reliably providing electronic program guides
> (EPGs) that meet the benchmark set by the
> Australian Communications and Media
> Authority’s EPG principles, monitoring by the
> ACMA has shown.
> EPGs are a value-adding feature made possible
> by the transition to digital broadcasting and
> are potentially an important factor in
> promoting the take-up of digital television
> in Australia.
> Chris Chapman, the ACMA Chairman, commended
> the free to air television industry for its
> commitment to an improved EPG rating.
> ‘Results of monitoring over the past six
> months have shown the industry is serious
> about providing high-quality EPG
> information,’ Mr Chapman said.
> Mr Chapman says that EPGs provide value to
> viewers as a convenient guide to program
> scheduled information over the next seven
> days.
> ‘Accurate timing and classification
> information for shows currently on the air is
> also critical for other features, such as
> parental lock, to work properly.’
> The ACMA ceased its formal reporting on EPG
> performance in March this year but has
> continued to conduct random ‘spot checks’ of
> EPGs. Recent monitoring has shown that all
> commercial and national broadcasters have now
> implemented stable system for EPG delivery.
> Mr Chapman said it was encouraging to see the
> broadcasters’ willingness to respond to
> issues of public concern.
> ‘The development and implementation of EPG
> principles shows how cooperation between the
> ACMA and the industry toward an agreed goal
> can lead to improved television services
> without the need for regulatory
> intervention,’ said Mr Chapman.
> On 2 June 2009, following consultation with
> industry, the ACMA published its EPG
> principles to provide broadcasters with a
> performance benchmark for the supply of EPG
> services. From that time until March 2011,
> the ACMA monitored performance against the
> EPG principles and reported publicly on the
> results. Copies of past reports are available
> at www.acma.gov.au
> For more information or to arrange an
> interview please contact: The Media Manager,
> on (02) 9334 7954, 0434 652 063 or
> media at acma.gov.au
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