The United States tabled this proposal for discussion to ensure that its compromise approach would be annexed to the consolidated text.
SCCR 26
December 17, 2013Proposal for Discussion
Right:
Broadcasting organizations shall have the right to authorize the simultaneous or near-simultaneous retransmission of their broadcast or pre-broadcast signal over any medium.
Definitions:
A “near-simultaneous” retransmission is one that is delayed only to the extent necessary to accommodate time differences or to facilitate the technical transmission of the signal.
A “pre-broadcast signal” is a signal transmitted to the broadcasting organization for the purpose of subsequent transmission to the public.