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The ITC has published its Code of Conduct on the operation of Electronic Programme Guides, EPGs.

EPGs are the services through which viewers are offered programme listings and choices. They will become more important as the number of programme services increases and the technology becomes more sophisticated.

EPG providers are required, by the new Code, to ensure that the terms of access and agreements with broadcasters for provision of EPG services are on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms. The ITC hopes that the Code will protect the interests of viewers who are likely to increasingly rely on EPGs as a means of access to television services and programmes. It also hopes to protect the interests of broadcasters, who need to gain access to an EPG to provide information about their own services.

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