Ofcom has set out detailed proposals for how it will release the valuable spectrum that will be freed up as a result of the switchover to digital television. The aim is to enable innovative services that will deliver significant benefits to UK citizens and consumers.

The spectrum, known as the digital dividend, in the UHF band, is currently used for the delivery of TV channels using analogue technology. Signals transmitted in these bands can travel over large distances and carry a large amount of information.

These characteristics make the spectrum very suitable for delivering a wide range of new services, including:

ultra-fast mobile broadband; mobile television; and more digital television services, in standard or high definition.

Ofcom’s consultation document proposes to release the spectrum in a way that will promote competition and innovation and allow the widest range of technologies and services to access the spectrum.

The consultation closes on 15 August 2008. The document can be found here:
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/clearedaward/.

Posted: 06|7|08 at 8:57 am. Filed under: UK News.