The Premier League is preparing to go to court over Ofcom’s ruling that BSkyB must offer rivals access to its premium channels. The league has instructed law firm DLA Piper to comb through Ofcom’s 650-page document with a view to taking legal action. Premiership sources have indicated that it is highly likely that legal action will be taken because of the implications for its business model. The threat of legal action will come as no surprise to Ofcom which has already prepared for a court test of its actions.
The Premier League is preparing to go to court over Ofcom’s ruling that BSkyB must offer rivals access to its premium channels. The league has instructed law firm DLA Piper to comb through Ofcom’s 650-page document with a view to taking legal action. Premiership sources have indicated that it is highly likely that legal action will be taken because of the implications for its business model. The threat of legal action will come as no surprise to Ofcom which has already prepared for a court test of its actions.
One could argue that the Premier League is using its substantial resources to deny fans cheaper access to top matches.