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Transition to Digital Television (DTTV) by Javid Hamdard

Javid Hamdard
Javid Hamdard

A brief Introduction to Digital Television transition with a focus on the Developing Countries context including Issues, Challenges and Opportunities

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Transition to Digital Television (DTV) Advantages, Implications & Challengesg p g Javid HamdardJavid Hamdard ICT Consultant Internews Network 11 November, 2012
Backgroundg Analogue terrestrial TV has been around for more than half a century beginning in 1927 inmore than half a century beginning in 1927 in the USA (1964 in Afghanistan). As per the ITUs (RRC-06) agreement all member countries (including Afghanistan) are required to switchover to DTV by June 2015.to switchover to DTV by June 2015. Post June 2015, ITU or any originating country/entity is not responsible for any cross- border interference with any existing Analogue spectrum/frequencies in use + Int. compatibilityp / q p y etc. 2
Introduction In simple words, Digital Television (DTV) is a more improved and efficient medium to broadcastimproved and efficient medium to broadcast multimedia content compared to Analogue terrestrial TV. In Digital broadcasting (DTV) multi-media content (Images, Sound, Text..) are transmitted in a high quality compressed format allowing a broad range of services/content to bebroad range of services/content to be broadcasted and delivered in less space (Spectrum). 4 8 Programs per single Analogue Frequency/Channel. 3
Standards and Platforms Standards: The three most common standards are DVB C (cable TV) DVB T (old version) DVBare DVB-C (cable TV), DVB-T (old version), DVB- T2 (latest version). Afghanistan will most probably go for DVB-T2. Platforms: There are four common service provision and access Platforms: 1. Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT). 2 Digital Cable2. Digital Cable. 3. Digital Satellite (D-Sat). 4. DSL-DTV. 4
Worldwide Transition Status Transition completed, all analog signals terminated. Transition completed for full power stations, not yet completed for low power stations.p p , y p p Transition in progress, broadcasting both analog and digital signals. Transition not yet started, broadcasting analog signals only. Does not intend to transition, broadcasting analog signals only. No information available. 5
Advantagesg Government: 1. Compliance with the ITU mandate (frequency re-organization, futuristic,mandate (frequency re organization, futuristic, Intl. coordination), 2. More Frequency (more broadcasters/channels, more content, more $$ ) 3 Wid C 4 B ttrevenue $$ ), 3. Wider Coverage, 4. Better Regulation and Monitoring. Broadcasters: 1 Wider Coverage 2 Broadcasters: 1. Wider Coverage, 2. Infrastructure Efficiency, 3. Multicasting, Better QoS, Competition (All in All more $$).p ( ) Users/Consumers: 1. Better QoS, 2. More programs/channels/content = more choices, 3. B tt /C i t A 4 I t ti it 5Better/Convenient Access, 4. Interactivity, 5. Mobility. 6
Implicationsp Government: Strategy, Consultation, Education Regulations/Legislation Spectrum Planning andRegulations/Legislation, Spectrum Planning and Coordination (National & Intl.), Monitoring and Coordination, Investment (Full/Part). Operators/Broadcasters: Infrastructure cost (network-operators), Studio and Equipment( p ) q p upgrade cost, Competition cost (quality of content, production/local content). Users/Consumers: Awareness, Equipment Upgrade cost (STB etc) , Additional Service C tCost. 7
Challengesg Huge Investment. Nationwide Awareness and Education. Legal and Regulatory Framework.g g y Multi-Stakeholder coordination & cooperation. i i Technical Preparations. Business Model/s. Transition Methodology. Transition Frustration Transition Frustration. 8
Best-Practices Consultation, Awareness and Education. Strong Leadership. Close Coordination and Cooperation. Identifying Appropriate Business Model. Gradual Phase by Phase Roll-outGradual Phase by Phase Roll out. Consumer Oriented/Friendly Approach/Policies. C id i i / i li d l Considering Low-income/Marginalized People. With the aim to improve and facilitate not gain, t i t d t lrestrict and control. 9
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Transition to Digital Television (DTTV) by Javid Hamdard

  • 1. Transition to Digital Television (DTV) Advantages, Implications & Challengesg p g Javid HamdardJavid Hamdard ICT Consultant Internews Network 11 November, 2012
  • 2. Backgroundg Analogue terrestrial TV has been around for more than half a century beginning in 1927 inmore than half a century beginning in 1927 in the USA (1964 in Afghanistan). As per the ITUs (RRC-06) agreement all member countries (including Afghanistan) are required to switchover to DTV by June 2015.to switchover to DTV by June 2015. Post June 2015, ITU or any originating country/entity is not responsible for any cross- border interference with any existing Analogue spectrum/frequencies in use + Int. compatibilityp / q p y etc. 2
  • 3. Introduction In simple words, Digital Television (DTV) is a more improved and efficient medium to broadcastimproved and efficient medium to broadcast multimedia content compared to Analogue terrestrial TV. In Digital broadcasting (DTV) multi-media content (Images, Sound, Text..) are transmitted in a high quality compressed format allowing a broad range of services/content to bebroad range of services/content to be broadcasted and delivered in less space (Spectrum). 4 8 Programs per single Analogue Frequency/Channel. 3
  • 4. Standards and Platforms Standards: The three most common standards are DVB C (cable TV) DVB T (old version) DVBare DVB-C (cable TV), DVB-T (old version), DVB- T2 (latest version). Afghanistan will most probably go for DVB-T2. Platforms: There are four common service provision and access Platforms: 1. Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT). 2 Digital Cable2. Digital Cable. 3. Digital Satellite (D-Sat). 4. DSL-DTV. 4
  • 5. Worldwide Transition Status Transition completed, all analog signals terminated. Transition completed for full power stations, not yet completed for low power stations.p p , y p p Transition in progress, broadcasting both analog and digital signals. Transition not yet started, broadcasting analog signals only. Does not intend to transition, broadcasting analog signals only. No information available. 5
  • 6. Advantagesg Government: 1. Compliance with the ITU mandate (frequency re-organization, futuristic,mandate (frequency re organization, futuristic, Intl. coordination), 2. More Frequency (more broadcasters/channels, more content, more $$ ) 3 Wid C 4 B ttrevenue $$ ), 3. Wider Coverage, 4. Better Regulation and Monitoring. Broadcasters: 1 Wider Coverage 2 Broadcasters: 1. Wider Coverage, 2. Infrastructure Efficiency, 3. Multicasting, Better QoS, Competition (All in All more $$).p ( ) Users/Consumers: 1. Better QoS, 2. More programs/channels/content = more choices, 3. B tt /C i t A 4 I t ti it 5Better/Convenient Access, 4. Interactivity, 5. Mobility. 6
  • 7. Implicationsp Government: Strategy, Consultation, Education Regulations/Legislation Spectrum Planning andRegulations/Legislation, Spectrum Planning and Coordination (National & Intl.), Monitoring and Coordination, Investment (Full/Part). Operators/Broadcasters: Infrastructure cost (network-operators), Studio and Equipment( p ) q p upgrade cost, Competition cost (quality of content, production/local content). Users/Consumers: Awareness, Equipment Upgrade cost (STB etc) , Additional Service C tCost. 7
  • 8. Challengesg Huge Investment. Nationwide Awareness and Education. Legal and Regulatory Framework.g g y Multi-Stakeholder coordination & cooperation. i i Technical Preparations. Business Model/s. Transition Methodology. Transition Frustration Transition Frustration. 8
  • 9. Best-Practices Consultation, Awareness and Education. Strong Leadership. Close Coordination and Cooperation. Identifying Appropriate Business Model. Gradual Phase by Phase Roll-outGradual Phase by Phase Roll out. Consumer Oriented/Friendly Approach/Policies. C id i i / i li d l Considering Low-income/Marginalized People. With the aim to improve and facilitate not gain, t i t d t lrestrict and control. 9