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http://dx.doi.org/10.7472/jksii.2012.13.6.25

Studying a Regulation for Real-time Broadcasting Services in Smartphone - the Case of CJ's Tving Service  

Lee, Chi Hyung (Graduate School of Venture Business, Hoseo University)
Park, Seong Won (Policy Research Division, Korean Creative Contents Agency)
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Journal of Internet Computing and Services / v.13, no.6, 2012 , pp. 25-32 More about this Journal
Abstract
There is a growing controversy on whether and how to regulate real-time broadcasting services carried on smartphone. Some advocates strict regulation on them but the others minimal regulation. This study aims to suggest guiding rules for how to regulate broadcasting services in smartphone. For this, the study interviewed fourteen (14) executives of broadcasting companies, content providers, policy research center and regulatory body. The analysis indicates that linear channel service in smartphone is similar in form to traditional broadcasting but they should not be regulated at this moment. The supporting reasons are 1) regulating them is technically not effective, 2) they were already regulated in their primary service platforms, 3) they don't have a significant impact on a society. Consequently, the study suggests that the service providers are categorized as value added common carriers as defined in the Telecommunication Business Act.
Keywords
Tving; Media Regulation; FGI; Smartphone broadcasting; Value added common carrier;
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