Future of TV distribution - Assessing the value and alternative uses of DTT spectrum for the future of UK TV distribution
An Analysis Mason report for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
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Understanding the value of spectrum currently used for digital terrestrial television is the final report of a project carried out by Analysys Mason and DotEcon on behalf of the Departments for Culture, Media and Sport and Science, Innovation and Technology. The report examines the alternative uses and value of the ultra-high-frequency (UHF) spectrum (470-694MHz), which is currently used primarily for digital terrestrial television (DTT). The consideration of this alternative spectrum value forms an input to a wider government review on the future of TV distribution in the UK. It explores indicative scenarios for DTT spectrum release in the 2030s/2040s and identifies key alternative uses including mobile services, the programme making and special events (PMSE) sector, and networks for the emergency services and energy smart grids. The analysis also considered the wider benefits of UHF spectrum to the UK economy and the implications of different DTT spectrum release scenarios on the PMSE sector, which currently shares the spectrum with DTT.