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Transition to digital TV and

allocation of the digital dividend
Transition to digital TV and
allocation of the digital dividend
Is the amount of spectrum in the
frequency band 470-862 MHz to be
released after the switch-off of
analogue TV
DD1: The band 790-862 MHz
(WRC-07) Region 1
DD2 : The band 694-790 MHz
band (WRC-12) Region 1

2
470-862
MHz: DTT
790- 862
MHz: DD1
694-790
MHz: DD2
Several countries in MEA use 850MHz for other services and so cannot
make the 800 MHz band available for Mobile.
The penetration of fixed broadband is very low or infrastructure not
sufficient.
Demand for mobile data services is growing and more spectrum is
needed to accommodate this demand
A dynamic wireless broadband industry to contribute in the economic
growth and job creation.

Several countries in MEA use 850MHz for other services and so cannot
make the 800 MHz band available for Mobile.
The penetration of fixed broadband is very low or infrastructure not
sufficient.
Demand for mobile data services is growing and more spectrum is
needed to accommodate this demand
A dynamic wireless broadband industry to contribute in the economic
growth and job creation.

Limited use of terrestrial TV
Low penetration for Terrestrial broadcasting , compared with other TV
platforms and/or provides few TV channels.
Limited number of TV channels.
Late introduction allows the choice of DVB-T2/MPEG4 very efficient
spectrum consuming : Larger DD

Limited use of terrestrial TV
Low penetration for Terrestrial broadcasting , compared with other TV
platforms and/or provides few TV channels.
Limited number of TV channels.
Late introduction allows the choice of DVB-T2/MPEG4 very efficient
spectrum consuming : Larger DD

Replacement
Extension
Accommodate the
increasing demand
Improve national
economy
the 700MHz allocation in Region1 raises the prospect of harmonization
with other ITU world regions.
Economies of scale,
Can decrease terminal costs by 50% (also offer better performing
phones, more choice)
Reduces the complexity of the radio design
International roaming
Interoperability,
Reduces interference with adjacent services and helps managing
cross-border interference
Economies of scale,
Can decrease terminal costs by 50% (also offer better performing
phones, more choice)
Reduces the complexity of the radio design
International roaming
Interoperability,
Reduces interference with adjacent services and helps managing
cross-border interference
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Countries in MEA started planning DSO later than European and
are well positioned to use newer technologies, such as DVB-T2
and MPEG-4/H.256, which offer better spectral efficiency.
Spectrum in the 700MHz band could be made available by most
regulators in the MEA by WRC-15, when it is expected to be allocated
worlwide
In Europe, in contrast, most countries planned DSO some years
ago and hence use DVB-T with multi-frequency networks
(MFNs) for an extensive DTT.
Substantial replanning will be needed to DVB-T2 and extensive
use of single-frequency networks (SFNs).
expected to be available in Europe in 20202022
DVB-T
57%
DVB-T2
14%
DVB-T/DVB-T2
23%
DVB-T2
planned
3%
Not yet
Defined
3%
TV standard
0
20
40
60
80
100
Terrestrial TV Coverage actual/Planned
Terrestrial analog TV penetration (%coverage analog terrestrial TV)
Average estimated digital coverage (% population/Terrain) Mobile service
only
3%
No DTT
3%
DTT only
16%
Waiting EU
Decision
9%
Not planned yet
50%
under
consideration
16%
mobile public
safety
3%
Planned service (S) in the700MHz
0
5
10
15
20
Done 2006-2010 2011-2013 Until
Today
2014-2015 Not
Planned
Not yet
defined
Waiting EU
Decision
Allocation date of the 800 MHz
2010 EC Decision 2010/267/EU to harmonize the 800 MHz
band the 800 MHz band for Mobile Broadband : By 1
January 2013.
The Commission shall grant specific derogations until 31
December 2015 for Member States with exceptions
2010 EC Decision 2010/267/EU to harmonize the 800 MHz
band the 800 MHz band for Mobile Broadband : By 1
January 2013.
The Commission shall grant specific derogations until 31
December 2015 for Member States with exceptions
ATU Ministerial Summits in December 2011 (Nairobi),
September 2012 (Accra) and May 2014 (Nairobi)
Decided to allocate the digital dividend to the mobile
service under 694 MHz
Recommended the adoption of DVB-T2 and MPEG4
Decided to replan GE06 Plan on the basis of 4 national
layers per country. Negotiations started in March 2012
and were completed in July 2013 at iteration 33.
Recommended the end of analog switch-off by 17 June
2015.
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer 3
Layer 4
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Percentage of assignable channels, average satisfied req.: 97.37%
470-694
MHz
DD1?
DD2?
694-862
MHz
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2%
Lance
15%
Stade
planifica
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83%
ASO in Sub-Saharan Africa
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10%
Identified DD (21 Countries)
No
13%
Yes
87%
Countries having modified the GE06 Plan
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Iteration 1, percentage of assigned channels
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Iteration 33- Nairobi-2
Percentage Assignable/submitted
694-862
40%
790-862
60%
Identified DD (10 countries)
Dec-13
20%
Jun-15
60%
Jun-20
20%
ASO date
0%
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40%
60%
80%
100%
Level of implementation of digital TV
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BHR QAT UAE YEM KWT LBN EGY IRQ JOR MRC ARS OMA SYR ALG LBY TUN
Number of layers in GE06 Plan- May 2014
0 Channels (%) 1 Channel (%) 2 Channels (%) 3 Channels (%) 4+ Channels (%)
From
Bad
To
better
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0%
0%
0%
1%
3%
3%
6%
7%
8%
8%
10%
10%
13%
14%
16%
4+ Channels (%)
BHR
QAT
UAE
YEM
KWT
LBN
EGY
IRQ
JOR
MRC
ARS
OMA
SYR
26%
13%
8%
12%
18%
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0 Channel (%)
BHR
QAT
UAE
YEM
KWT
LBN
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IRQ
JOR
MRC
ARS
OMA
SYR
Adm.
Requirements
ITU Database:
- GE06 Plan
- GE06L
- MIFR
Compatibility
analysis
(iteration)- BR
Database of
results
Coordination
btw Adm.
Modification of
the GE06 Plan
Final iteration
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LBY KWT QAT ARS UAE ALG MRC BHR EGY IRQ JOR LBN OMA PSE SYR TUN YEM
Percentage of assignable channels with margin: 1.25dB
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LBY ARS KWT ALG QAT UAE SYR MRC IRQ YEM BHR EGY JOR LBN OMA PSE TUN
Percentage of assignable channels with margin: 4dB
The requirements generated by the BR as to reach
4 layers, with analysis for channels in the whole
band 470-694 MHz
Generated the initial requirements with flexible channels (to
reach 4 layers);
Adapted the necessary software and tools for the Arab
Region;
Will assist in the frequency coordination meetings, regional
iterations (compatibility analysis),
One iteration each 2 weeks until the 3d and final meeting;
Will take in charge to find available channels for the absent
administrations (4 layers), if any;
Assistance all along the process.



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You need to decide on the process of assigning
additional channels and the criteria for the
Regional coordination, such as min/max
number of layers, the protection margin
Francois Rancy
Director of the BR