BR Information Meeting on RRC-04/05 (Geneva, 18 – 19 September 2003)

1. BR Information Meeting on RRC-04/05 (Geneva, 18 – 19 September 2003) Overview of the activities within the regional organizations: CEPT J Doeven Chairman of CEPT FM24

2. Content CEPT and the RRC 1 CEPT organisation 2 Interest in digital broadcasting in Europe 3 CEPT opinions

3. 46 member administrations • More information • www.cept.org • www.ero.dk CEPT European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations WG FM Working Group Frequency Management is responsible for RRC preparations FM24 Project Team FM24 has been mandated with the preparatory activities

4. Subgroups A Planning methods B Band III issues C Technical criteria FM24 meeting Vilnius June 2003 D Computer software 1. CEPT organization Project Team FM 24 Project team FM 24 Participation More than 80 participants Supported by ERO Close cooperation with: EBUand other organisations:DVB, EICTA, Digitag, WorldDAB Main task Working towards European Common Proposals (ECPs) Open to organisations having a MOU or LOU with CEPT, including: APT, ATU, ATCM, RRC Doc. & reports Open access at www.ero.dk

5. 2. Interest in digital BC in Europe The European Union European parliament • Resolution that insists on successful introduction of Digital Television in Europe • Convinced that DVB in conjunction with MHP is an essential instrument for access to services of the information society 15 member states 10 new members 3 candidate members European Commission • Supporting R&D projects • Commissioning studies for policy development i.a.: • Digital Switchover in Broadcasting • Development of digital television in the EU • Spectrum management in the field of broadcasting(in progress) • More information: europa.eu.int

6. 2. Interest in digital BC in Europe Digital Transmissions DVB-T T-DAB Situation: June 2003 Moreinformation: www.ero.dk DVB-T T-DAB

7. ST61 3. CEPT opinions BC Agreements Relevant to Europe • Reference for protection • Updated ST61does not always reflect the coordinated situation • ST61 allows DVB-T entries Guidance for DVB-T coordination needed In Europe there are a number of agreements that are considered an adequate basis in order to get transition to digital started CH97 • Multilateral agreement • Coordination rules for DVB-T including conversions from analogue into digital • No Plan attached; Plan is ST61 Not optimal solution for all-digital situation WI95-rev MA02 • Multilateral agreement • Plan and procedures for T-DAB in Band III Sound BC stations in BIII cannot enter ST61

8. “In order to meet the objective of a fully digital broadcasting infrastructure, the existing agreements are by no means ideal” From letter of CEPT administrations to ITU (early 2000) asking for a revision of the Stockholm agreement 3. CEPT opinions RRC 04/05 In CEPT countries Digital broad-casting • New frequency plans for the all digital situation • DVB-T & T-DAB in Band III; DVB-T in Band IV/V • No protection of analogue TV in development of Plans, but in the implementation phase • Incompatibilities in transition to be solved bilaterally • Limited transition phase, short simulcasting period Flexible • Taking account of different market situations and time scales in countries in the planning area Future proof • Not restricting evolution of broadcasting • By means of regulatory instruments Timely • 2nd session early 2006 • Entry into force soon after 2nd session

9. 3. CEPT opinions Studies indicate Different Market Situations • Rooftop reception • Existing sites • Universal coverage? In most countries full access to BIII & IV/V will be needed for 6 or more multiplexes and full coverage • Mobile reception • Dense networks • Motorways? Planning for portable and mobile requires considerably more channels than for rooftop for comparable coverage • Indoor reception • Dense networks • Urban areas? SFNs partly compensate the higher channel requirement Each country should make its own choice, depending on market

10. Some examples 3. CEPT opinions Evolution of Broadcasting High quality broadcasting Large flat screens & HDTV? • Bitrate requirement 2 to 4 times higher than for traditional screens • New coding schemes will reduce bitrate requirement Hand-held terminals IP-datacasting? • High field strength requirement • Modified system (DVB-H) under development in DVB group Interactive services Return path in-or out of band? • Out of band (GSM or UMTS): no or limited impact on planning • In-band return path will limit DVB-T services (and also SAB)

11. More services Large flat screens HDTV Hand held devices In band return path New systems Dense(r) networks 3. CEPT opinions Regulatory Instruments Possible future requirements “Art 4” Modification of entries in Plans: • On basis of consultation with affected administrations • Proven powerful tool Mask concept Other systems allowed than indicated in Plan entry: • Not causing more interference • Not claiming more protection • Similar provision in GE84 Allotments Freedom in network structure using SFN: • Outgoing interference not more than permitted to the allotment by the Plan • Less time required at conference

12. 3. CEPT opinions ITU TG6/8 Report ITU TG 6/8 report is very good basis for RRC 04 CEPT is preparing proposals (ECPs)to the RRC: • Items in support of the TG6/8 report that are of major importance to CEPT • Choices for the options shown in the report • Additional information on some items ITU and in particular Mr Perpar and his team is congratulated with the results Thank you for your attention