EBU key messages on EU Spectrum Policy  Spectrum is a crucial resource for traditional and new terrestrial broadcasting services
Terrestrial broadcasting fulfils the universal coverage obligation of EBU Members. DTT needs to have sufficient spectrum to continue to be a competitive platform and innovate.
DTT quality must be guaranteed
There should not be any disruptions or service gaps for broadcasters and consumers when mobile applications or services are introduced in the broadcasting spectrum. Harmonization needs time and must respect Member States’ competence
It is very difficult to harmonize the freeing-up of the 800 MHz band at the European level owing to the variety of different situations in different countries with regard to media policies and digital
switch-over strategies across the EU. Any further reduction of available spectrum beyond the 800 MHz band might jeopardize the future of terrestrial broadcasting. Spectrum management policies should be guided by long-term public interest rather than short-term profit
Spectrum is a scarce public good, essential not only for important economic objectives but also for achieving social and cultural goals. The use of this spectrum for various platforms should be subject to such conditions that will protect and promote the public interest. To read the complete EBU viewpoint on spectrum policy
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| EBU documents on spectrum Speech: Vision of future services and content by EBU DG Ingrid Deltenre at the All for Broadband – Broadband for All conference (Budapest, 03.03.11) The EBU response to the Public consultation on the draft RSPG Work Programme 2011 The EBU response to the Public consultation on the draft RSPG Opinion on Common Policy Objectives for WRC-12 EBU viewpoint on EU spectrum policy Powerpoint on EU Spectrum Policy for use by EBU Members Minimising the potential interference to Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) broadcasting services from Mobile/Fixed Communications Networks (MFCN) operating in the 790862 MHz frequency band, October 2010 EBU position paper: Terrestrial broadcasting in Europe, June 2010 EBU response to the Public consultation on the RSPG Opinion in preparation for the Radio Spectrum Policy Programme, 30 April 2010 The EBU contribution to the public consultation / call for input in preparation for the Radio Spectrum Policy Programme of 2 April 2010
EBU Viewpoint on EU spectrum policy EBU Response to the EC Consultation document: Transforming the digital dividend opportunity into social benefits and economic growth in Europe of 10 July 2009 EBU comments to the RSPG Draft Opinion on the Digital Dividend, RSPG09-272 of 13 May 2009 How should we use the digital dividend?
Long-term public interest versus short-term profit
Revised April Study: "The effect of a Market-Based Approach to spectrum Management of UHF and the Impact on Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting" Executive Summary only: English l French l German Wireless broadband in the UHF bands?
Long-term public interest versus short-term profit How should the Digital Dividend be used? Long term public interest versus short-term profit Spectrum policy - Key Messages (Feb 2008) Q&As on Spectrum policy and Broadcasting Number of multiplexes across the EU 27allocated in GE-06 EBU Technical Review Press releases/News 13.02.2012
'WRC-12 should not put the EU Radio Spectrum Policy Programme at risk' say Europe's Public Broadcasters 22.11.2010
Broadcast Industry urges safeguards for Terrestrial Television services 20.09.2010
Terrestrial broadcasting is crucial for the sustainability of TV and radio broadcasting in the digital era: the EBU's first reactions to the RSPP 23.06.10
Lieven Vermaele, EBU Technical Director, presented the EBU's position on spectrum policy at the 5th Annual European Spectrum Management Conference in Brussels 19.05.10
Public service media for a sustainable and inclusive Digital Agenda for Europe 22.03.10
Spectrum policy should respect diversity, guarantee quality and use resources efficiently. If not, European viewers and listeners may lose out compared to the rest of the world 24.09.2008
European Broadcasters welcome the EU’s strong commitment to the dynamic development of digital broadcasting 08.07.2008
EBU satisfied with European Parliament vote on Telecom Reform 03.06.2008
EBU holds a seminar on Spectrum Policy in Geneva entitled "Why broadcasters need to take a position 27.02.2008
The future use of UHF spectrum : Study shows that consumers will not reap the benefits of letting the market decide 27.02.2008
Media invitation to press briefing 13.11.2007
European broadcasters unite to highlight the dangers from EU spectrum proposals 22.10.2007
Future of Digital TV could depend on ITU decisions 18.07.2007
Technology alone will not decide the future of Mobile TV Speeches Kerstin Brunnberg, director general of the Swedish public service radio, in Brussels on the 27 of February 2008 Speaking note on the revision of the Telecom Package, Michael Wagner (EBU), NHH European Regulatory Conference, 27/11/2007
Regulatory Challenges of the Digital Future by Nicola Frank (EBU), EPRA Meeting, 5/10/2007 The digital dividend: towards a win-win situation for the media and telecommunication sectors, Viviane Reding (EC), ERG and EPRA Workshop, 18-19/10/2007 External links European Parliament:Telecoms: fair competition and flexible spectrum allocation to boost new wireless services European Parliament:Telecoms: better services for consumers and a safer internet ITU World Radiocommunications Conference WRC-07 European Commission European Radiocommunications Office Radio Spectrum Policy Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) Radio Spectrum Committee (RSC) European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) |
