Beyond Mainstream – Global Streaming Alliance
Beyond Mainstream unites specialized streaming services to champion a fair, balanced market. Together, our coalition advocates for equitable policy and ensures our members have a powerful voice in global regulatory debates:
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Read Specialty streaming services establish international coalition to advocate for fair industry policies and fight for increased access to programmingRegulations by Region
Governments across the globe are rewriting the rules for on-demand video – content quotas, levies, licence fees and ownership limits. Select a region to see what’s in force, what’s proposed, and what’s expanding.
Asia-Pacific
India
- FAST consultation; OTT tobacco warnings enforcement.
Indonesia
- Risk-based child-safety rules; VOD scope unclear.
New Zealand
- Media Reform proposal (local investment/accessibility).
South Korea
- E-Commerce Act domestic representative requirement.
Thailand, Taiwan
- Increasing OTT oversight, including Taiwan’s draft OTT guidance.
Europe
Germany, Slovakia, Finland, Norway
- Investment obligation draft law applying to VOD services; limited exemptions.
United Kingdom
- Media Act implementation.
European Union
- AVMSD review (2026), likely reopening in Q3.
- Digital Fairness Act (2026), one-size-fits-all digital practice rules (dark patterns, autoplay, personalized ads, subscription termination); lack of platform distinction.
- Digital Networks Act (2025), potential infrastructure investment obligations.
Latin America
Argentina
- Bill 26522 (20% local content quota).
Brazil
- New tax/quota obligations; limited exemptions.
Mexico
- New laws on streaming services; one-size-fits-all approach to dubbing, described audio, subtitling, and discoverability.
Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
- Upcoming content regulation.
South Africa
- White Paper proposing local content quotas without thematic exemptions.
Turkey
- VOD contribution requirement.
North America
Canada
- Federal and provincial regulatory obligations applying to VOD services.
United States
- Increasing state-level digital taxes and regulatory scrutiny on digital platforms.