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Ofcom's recommendations to the government on the future of public service broadcasting could make major changes to the industry.

Regulatory assets in recommendations queried

Well, unless that speculated merger comes along

The BBC was given a hefty pat on the back by Ofcom's latest advice on the future of public service broadcasting.

Channel 4 will face a major upheaval if Ofcom's Public Service Broadcasting recommendations are used by the government.

Should Ofcom's recommendations be acted on by the government, they will change the face of the traditional television channels in the coming years.

Ofcom has unveiled its vision for the future of public service broadcasting, essentially clearing a path for a Channel 4 partnership with either Five or BBC Worldwide.

Exclusive Ofcom has responded to criticism by ITV Chief Operating Officer John Cresswell by insisting to TechRadar that it is forward thinking enough to cope with the modern digital era.