TV set-top makers to challenge EC ruling

Tag : TV Box Set

Pay-television operators and set-top box makers are consideringlegal action against the European Commission after a tax rulingleft many of them facing millions of pounds in unexpected costs.
A reclassification of digital video recorders such as British SkyBroadcasting's Sky+ box could cost BSkyB alone £15m a year fromnext month. Charges covering the past three years could force thecompany to pay another £25m-£30m.