• QUESTION 11-3/2: Examination of terrestrial digital sound and television broadcasting technologies and systems, interoperability of digital terrestrial systems with existing analogue networks, and strategies and methods of migration om analogue terrestrial techniques to digital techniques
    • Table of Contents
    • 0 Acknowledgements and Preface
    • 1 Statement of the Situation, Introduction and Executive Summary
      • 1.1 Background
      • 1.2 Broadcast Services
      • 1.3 Distribution Options
      • 1.4 Available Offers to Choose From
      • 1.5 Recent Developments
      • 1.6 Changing Media Environment
      • 1.7 Cooperation Between Networks
        • 1.7.1 Terrestrial Broadcasting and Wireless Broadband
        • 1.7.2 Broadcasting and Fixed Broadband
      • 1.8 Future Network Concept Summary
        • 1.8.1 WRC-15 Preparation and Influence on Spectrum Allocation
        • 1.8.2 Integration of Broadcast Receivers in Smart Phones and Tablets
        • 1.8.3 Development of Technically Feasible Options for Network Cooperation
      • 1.9 Executive Summary of Lessons Learned and What is Next
        • 1.9.1 Legislation Aspects
        • 1.9.2 Spectrum Planning
        • 1.9.3 More Reasons for Going Digital
        • 1.9.4 Mandatory Considerations for Going Digital
        • 1.9.5 Recommended ITU Publications to Reference
    • 2 Identification of Milestones for Successful Transition from Analogue to Digital Broadcasting
      • 2.1 Actions to be Considered by Each Country Prior to the Deployment and Start of Transmissions
      • 2.2 Analysis of Social and Economic Environments in Order to Clear State Objectives and Goals to be Accomplished wi...
        • 2.2.1 Wide Discussion with All the Stakeholders on a National Plan for Digital Broadcasting and Telecommunication S...
        • Discussion Environment - Pre-implementation
        • 2.2.2 Discussion Environment and the Implementation of Digital Television
        • 2.2.3 Reflect Accordingly in the National Regulatory Framework (Laws, Decrees and Other Lower Level Regulations) th...
        • 2.2.4 Adopt a Digital Broadcasting Standard Bearing in Mind the Objectives Stated in the Updated Regulatory Framewo...
        • 2.2.5 Plan and Grant the Needed Spectrum for the Transition Period Which Will Allow Simulcast Transmissions of Anal...
        • 2.2.6 Fine-tune Public Policies, including Financial Aid for Broadcasters and Telecom Providers in the Deployment o...
      • 2.3 Actions to be Carried Out After the Initial Digital Transmissions Require Coherent Planning and Execution of th...
    • 3 Spectrum Planning Issues
      • 3.1 Sound Broadcasting
      • 3.2 Television Broadcasting
      • 3.2.1 Network Planning Aspects
      • 3.2.2 Digital Dividend
    • 4 Impact of Convergence with Other Terrestrial Telecommunication Services and Interactive Multimedia Applications E...
      • 4.1 Current Situation of Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting
        • 4.1.1 Digital Terrestrial Sound Broadcasting
        • 4.1.2 Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting
        • 4.1.3 Digital Terrestrial Mobile Broadcasting
      • 4.2 Other Terrestrial Telecommunication Services
      • 4.2.1 NGN Technology
      • 4.3 Impact of Convergence Between Terrestrial Broadcasting and Other Communication Services
        • 4.3.1 Impact on Value Chain of Broadcasting Networks
        • 4.3.2 Optimization and More Efficient Use of Spectrum including Digital Dividend
        • 4.3.3 Economic Aspects including Investment Costs to Broadcasters and Consumers
        • 4.3.4 Policy and Strategy of Migration and Analogue Switch-Off (ASO)
        • 4.3.5 Other Areas of Impact
      • 4.4 Impact of Interactive Multimedia Technologies and Applications
        • 4.4.1 Interactivity
        • 4.4.2 Technical Components of Interactive Multimedia for Digital Broadcasting
        • 4.4.3 Examples of Interactive Multimedia Services on Digital Broadcasting
      • 4.5 Relevant Activities Carried out in ITU-T and ITU-R
        • 4.5.1 ITU-R
        • 4.5.2 ITU-T
    • 5 Key aspects of households' digital receiving terminal park
      • 5.1 Available Broadcast Media
      • 5.2 How to Receive DTTV
        • 5.2.1 Antenna
        • 5.2.2 Receiving Equipment
        • 5.2.3 2D Flat Screens
        • 5.2.4 3D Flat Screens
        • 5.2.5 Electrical Power for TV Sets
      • 5.3 Economic Considerations
        • 5.3.1 Changing Business Models
        • 5.3.2 Fees/Subscriptions
        • 5.3.3 Advertising
        • 5.3.4 Audience Measurement
        • 5.3.5 Assistance for Disadvantaged Groups
        • 5.3.6 Guarantee
        • 5.3.7 Ecotax
      • 5.4 Health and Television
      • 5.5 Legal Considerations
        • 5.5.1 Consumer protection/television environment
        • 5.5.2 Users' Associations
        • 5.5.3 Protection of Young Television Viewers and Listeners in Regard to Television Programmes
        • 5.5.4 Competition
        • 5.5.5 Convergence
      • 5.6 Sociological Aspects of the TV Medium
    • 6 Local Production and/or Adequate Supply of Equipment, Receiving Park Inclusive
      • 6.1 Public Policies on Local Production and/or Adequate Supply of Equipment, Receiving Park Inclusive
        • 6.1.1 Public Policies on Local Production for Digital Television
      • 6.2 Fiscal Incentives as a Means of Stimulating an Adequate Supply of Digital Television Receivers
    • 7 Best Practices (Production, Distribution, Multiplex and Broadcasting Networks), Public Policies and Case Studies
    • 8. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Used
    • Annexes to Chapter 5
      • Annex 1 to Chapter 5: Key Characteristics of Receiving Terminals
      • Annex 2 to Chapter 5: Trends
      • Annex 3 to Chapter 5: The TV Audiences Around the World
      • Annex 4 to Chapter 5: Studies on Health Versus Watching TV
      • Annex 5 to Chapter 5: Regulatory and legal aspects
      • Annex 6 to Chapter 5: Accessibility to Programmes for Persons with Disabilities