Video content in the global contest among different platforms

This roundtable focused on the irreversible process of convergence between television and telecommunications. In the near future, in fact, ADSL lines and IP protocol TV will offer TLC operators a complete video experience. At the same time, for television, going digital has meant forging a tighter relationship with the end user – providing services demanded by those who actually watch TV; spectators can personalize their viewing options and the different functions of network operators, content providers and the service industry have been separated. What we are experiencing, in the end, is a profound change in broadcasting. And within this framework, competition is shifting to the arena of content: a balance must be found between the availability of information, the right to know, and intellectual property rights.