The BBC's remarkable transition to online services is to take another giant step on November 27th, when its main channels - BBC One and BBC Two - are to be simulcast live on the Internet.
The launch, announced today by director of BBC Vision Jana Bennett, will see the two channels join BBC Three, BBC Four, CBBC, CBeebies and BBC News - all of which are already available to view online via their respective websites or BBC iPlayer.
Unlike shows on iPlayer, however, viewers of BBC's live simulcasts on any device are required to be license-fee payers. Just how this will be enforced remains unknown, particularly when users tune in on mobile phones, but it's likely to prove troublesome with the authorities.
In an official statement, Jana Bennett had this to say:
"The launch of BBC One and BBC Two online completes our commitment to make our portfolio of channels available to watch on the Internet. From 27 November licence fee payers will be able to watch BBC programmes, live, wherever they are in the UK on their computers, mobile phones and other portable devices. Through iPlayer and series stacking, they'll have the option to catch up with them later."
The simulcasts will run as part of a 12-month evaluation and will be available at bbc.co.uk/bbcone and bbc.co.uk/bbctwo.
Official press release: BBC One and BBC Two to be simulcast from 27 November