ARLA/CLUSTER: Consulta no Reino Unido revela potencial liberalização da banda de 700 MHz

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

Consultation on potential release of the 700 MHz band

Ofcom has published three documents on the future of spectrum use for the
700 MHz band

Ofcom say the proposals in the consultation would mean viewers continue to
have the free to view TV services they value without another ‘switchover’,
while consumers and businesses would get faster and cheaper internet on the
move.

Ofcom is also ensuring that users of wireless microphones, such as
theatres, sports venues and music events, continue to have the airwaves
needed to deliver their important cultural benefits.

The challenge for Ofcom is to carefully manage the limited supply of
spectrum – our wireless infrastructure – and ensure that all users have
access to the appropriate amount.

Part of this spectrum, the 700 MHz frequency band, is currently used for
digital terrestrial TV and wireless microphones – a sector called
‘programme making and special events’.

Countries across the world are now looking at whether to use the 700 MHz
spectrum band for mobile broadband.

Therefore, Ofcom is consulting on proposals to change some of the
frequencies that digital terrestrial TV services (such as Freeview) and
wireless microphones use and make the 700 MHz band available for mobile
broadband – by 2022, if not earlier.

Demand for mobile data in 2030 could be 45 times higher than today so more
spectrum is needed, together with new technologies to make mobile broadband
more efficient.

*Maintaining free to view TV and wireless microphones*

Digital terrestrial TV will continue to perform a vital role in providing
viewers with low-cost, near-universal access to the public service TV
channels. Ofcom is also encouraging industry to take the lead on developing
new services, such as video-on-demand and more high-definition channels,
which will allow digital terrestrial TV to develop and evolve.

Importantly, releasing the frequencies for mobile broadband would be
achieved without the need for another TV switchover. For the vast majority
of viewers, the move would require only a simple retune of their existing
TV equipment.

A very small minority of households (about 0.5%) might need to change their
roof-top aerials – although this would be unlikely before 2019. Ofcom will
continue to work with aerial installers and retailers to minimise any
impact on viewers.

Ofcom is already working with the programme making and special events
(PMSE) sector to understand its future needs. If Ofcom’s proposals go
ahead, it will ensure that enough quality, alternative spectrum is
available for wireless microphones, and several potential bands have
already been identified.

*Faster, cheaper and higher capacity mobile data*

Ofcom’s proposals could help mobile network operators meet increasing
demand for access to mobile data for 4G on smartphones, tablets and
potentially next generation mobile services.

This would mean lower prices and faster network speeds for businesses and
consumers across the UK, delivering significant economic benefits.

Ofcom has also today set out its longer term strategy for enabling more
spectrum to be freed up to meet the growing demand for mobile data. This
builds on proposals announced earlier this year to release spectrum
currently used by the Ministry of Defence.

Ed Richards, Ofcom’s Chief Executive, said: “Ofcom’s role is to ensure the
UK makes the best and most efficient use of its airwaves, which is vital to
enable UK’s digital economy to meet consumers’ needs.

“Our plans will allow digital terrestrial TV to thrive, while ensuring the
UK’s mobile infrastructure can support consumer demand and economic growth.
We also recognise the important role the PMSE sector plays in the cultural
life of the nation.�

A consultation on a potential release of the 700 MHz band
http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/consultations/700MHz/

A discussion document on The Future of free to view TV
http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/consultations/700MHz/ftv/

Ofcom’s Mobile data strategy
http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/consultations/mobile-data-strategy/statement/

The Register - Ofcom snatches spectrum from SPIES for mobile broadband
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/05/01/
ofcom_takes_spectum_from_spooks_for_mobile_broadband/

Looking ahead towards future mobile communications The Register published
the article "EE boffin: 5G will be the LAST WORD in mobile tech – literally"
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/05/21/
ee_and_prof_say_6g_mobile_will_never_exist/
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