Sky is reported to have officially objected to regulator Ofcom about BBC-led IPTV joint venture YouView.


According to entertainment website Digital Spy, Sky’s last minute intervention will delay Ofcom’s decision on whether or not to launch a full investigation of YouView.


Digital Spy pointed out that the regulator had planned to announce its decision today, but is now likely to delay any announcement until next week.


At YouView, chief executive Richard Halton said: “While we welcome justifiable scrutiny, the timing of this submission is clearly designed to extend the regulatory process in pursuit of commercial self interest rather than the public interest.”


He added that YouView remained committed to creating a viable, subscription free alternative to meet consumer needs and stimulate the market.


“YouView will create competition among TV platforms and increase the range and number of opportunities for content providers and device manufacturers,” Mr Halton said.


“We encourage Ofcom to take this wider view as they continue their consideration.”