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1 Statement
of the situation
1.1
Evidence suggests that the migration from analogue to
digital sound and television broadcasting technologies will
be universal and unstoppable over time in countries or
regions at varying pace. While satellite digital sound and
television broadcasting services have been introduced
worldwide, terrestrial digital television as well as digital
sound broadcasting is becoming a priority for every country
of ITU Regions.
1.2 The
ITU Regional Radio Conference 2006 (GE06) adopted an
agreement and an associated Plan for digital terrestrial
broadcasting (Regional Radiocommunication Conference for
planning of the digital terrestrial broadcasting service in
parts of Regions 1 and 3, in the frequency bands 174-230 MHz
and 470-862 MHz).
1.3
Some countries in other Regions of the world may be involved
in other multilateral agreements on terrestrial digital
broadcasting.
1.4 The
ITU-D can continue playing a role in assisting Member States
evaluate the techno-economic issues involved in migrating
from terrestrial analogue to digital sound and television
broadcasting, such as the introduction of digital technology
into programme production, as well as into contribution and
distribution networks and receiving terminals. ITU-D has
been collaborating closely with both ITU-R and ITU-T on
broadcasting matters, thus avoiding duplication.
2 Question for study
The Question will focus its studies on
the following issues:
2.1
Selection of appropriate standard and introduction of
relevant digital technology for terrestrial sound and
television broadcasting in developing countries, including
ways and means of covering rural and sparsely populated
areas. (See 1.2 and 1.3 above.)
2.2
Impact of the convergence of terrestrial sound and
television broadcasting with other terrestrial
telecommunication services on developing countries, taking
into consideration relevant activities carried out in the
other two ITU Sectors.
2.3
Analysis of gradual transition to digital terrestrial sound
and television broadcasting, including:
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analysis of national
experiences and public strategies to finance the
deployment of digital broadcasting;
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analysis of ongoing progress
of receiving terminal park for reception by users of
both sound and TV digital terrestrial broadcasts;
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analysis of various analogue
switch-off strategies, including economic/financial
benefits made available to lower income people for the
acquisition of the necessary means for terrestrial
reception of digital broadcasting signals; and
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analysis of effective
marketing strategies to accelerate the process of public
awareness about digital broadcasting.
2.4
Identification of milestones to be reflected in reports or
documents generated by ITU-D for the next study period such
as:
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choice of standard and
deployment of digital broadcasting in a phased and
orderly manner; (See 1.2 and 1.3 above.)
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planning and execution of
analogue switch-off; and
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identification of essential
steps as a guideline for a successful migration from
analogue to digital, supplemented by appropriate
follow-up action. Such a guideline could be helpful for
the elaboration of national public strategies on the
transition to digital by national governments.
2.5
Impact of interactive multimedia applications enabled by
digital terrestrial sound and television broadcasting on the
developing countries, including their effects on digital
divide and social inclusion by means of e-Government.
2.6
Spectrum planning for bands allocated to broadcasting
services in preparation for the analogue switch-off,
including the usage of white spaces, the digital dividend,
and possible band plans, allotment plans, and specific bands
to be allocated to broadcasters after the analogue
switch-off, in the purview of the Radiocommunication Sector.
3 Expected output
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A report reflecting studies as
defined in points 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,
2.4,
2.5 and 2.6 above;
Collection and periodic
dissemination of relevant data emanating from the
organizations and groups listed in section 8 below.
Periodic updates on studies taking place in the other
ITU Sectors;
Comprehensive guidelines on
transition from analogue to digital broadcasting,
including financing of deployment and strategies to
speed up the migration;
Best practices on fostering
public awareness regarding the transition from analogue
to digital in broadcasting;
Comprehensive study about
special agreements for local production or supply of
equipment to enable the transition from analogue to
digital broadcasting, for instance intellectual
property, transfer of technology, etc.; and
Compendium of public policies
on the digital terrestrial radio and television
transition that brings together the regulatory
experiences of countries that are exploring, evaluating
and implementing digital terrestrial sound and
television technologies.
4 Timing
A yearly progress report is expected
at each study group meeting.
5 Proposers
This Question was originally adopted
by WTDC-02, revised by WTDC-06 and by [WTDC-10].
6 Sources of input
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Collection of related
contributions and data from Member States and ITU-D Sector
Members, and those organizations and groups listed in
section 9 below.
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Updates and outputs of ITU-R and
ITU-T study group Questions, relevant recommendations and
reports related to terrestrial digital sound and television
broadcasting below 1 GHz.
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Examination of the impact of
transition to digital sound and television broadcasting,
replanning, convergence and interactivity on developing
countries.
7 Target audience
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Target audience |
Developed countries |
Developing countries |
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Telecom policy-makers |
Yes |
Yes |
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Telecom regulators |
Yes |
Yes |
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Broadcasting regulators |
Yes |
Yes |
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Broadcasting operators |
Yes |
Yes |
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Manufacturers |
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Service providers |
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a) Target audience
Users of the output are expected to be
middle and upper-level managers in operators and regulators
worldwide.
b) Proposed
methods for the implementation of the results
Activities for the target audience in
the course of the gradual transition to digital terrestrial
sound and television broadcasting.
8 Proposed methods of
handling the Question
Within Study Group 2.
9 Coordination
The ITU-D Study Group dealing with
this Question should coordinate closely with:
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other ITU-R and ITU-T study groups
dealing with similar issues, and in particular other
relevant ITU-D groups, for example the ITU-D Working Group
on Gender Issues;
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The Technical Committee of the
Inter-Regional Broadcasting Union;
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UNESCO and relevant international
and regional broadcasting organizations, as appropriate.
10 Other relevant
information
As may become apparent within the life
of the Question.
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