The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance announces the launch of a comprehensive work-programme highlighting its commitment to guide the industry, based on global end-to-end requirements for 5G. Earlier this year, the NGMN Alliance published its highly recognised 5G White Paper providing consolidated 5G operator requirements. In its June Forum and Board meetings, NGMN has now launched a 5G-focused […]
Samsung Electronics America has agreed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pearl TV, a partnership of nine leading TV broadcast companies, and Sinclair Broadcast Group with combined reach over 88 million TV households throughout the US. The companies will work collaboratively to support the development and the implementation of the new Advanced Television Systems […]
Excentis, the independent expert centre for DOCSIS technology, will host a DOCSIS 3.1 interoperability testing event in the week of June 22nd to 26th. DOCSIS 3.1 is the latest version of the DOCSIS specification, delivering gigabit speeds to the home. Chip, modem and CMTS vendors will attend to test and improve their DOCSIS 3.1 devices […]
Spain has become the first country in the world to test the second generation DVB-T2 under 4K format with 100 frames per second. A group of researchers in the University Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, along with the UK’s BBC, is doing the first tests of DVB-T2, significantly improving the most advanced formats currently used in […]
Nearly 70 per cent of Ultra HD (UHD) TVs will support new technologies like high dynamic range (HDR), wider colour gamut, high frame rates, and immersive audio by 2020, says ABI Research. “Higher resolution content is
The CSA, the French TV regulator, has given the green light to TDF to proceed with technical broadcasting changes regarding the current trial of DTT service B2M (Broadcast Mobile Multimedia). It is authorising TDF to modify the broadcasts from DVB-T to tests using DVB-T2 and eMBMS. TDF broadcasts the service from the Eiffel Tower transmitter […]
MaxLinear has joined the Board of Directors of the Multimedia over Coax Alliance, MoCA moving up from an Associate level membership they’ve held since 2011. MaxLinear was eligible to assume the seat on the MoCA Board as a result of its acquisition of Entropic Communications. “We intend to take a very active role in MoCA,” […]
The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has completed its specification for its Ultra-HD devices. Consumers should be able to buy UHD discs and players during Q4 this year. “For years, Blu-ray Disc has set the standard for high definition picture and audio quality in the home. Ultra-HD Blu-ray will do the same for UHD home entertainment,” […]
The call for applications for the 700 MHz DTT band auction to French telecoms is set for early July, Sébastien Soriano, the president of telecom regulatory body Arcep, confirmed. The final round for the allocation of these frequencies to operators, for an estimated €2 billion, will take place before the end of 2015. From December […]
The Broad European Commission Digital Single Market (DSM) Strategy leaves room for positive action for Europe’s screenwriters and directors with authors’ remuneration and promotion of European works among multiple issues to be developed in coming years, according to the SAA, the Society of Audiovisual Author – the association of European collective management organisations representing audiovisual […]