Key aspect of DTT in Slovenia

Key aspect of DTT in SloveniaCERD 2009Na om zvis spokojnost koncovho pouvatela DVB?12. februar 2009, Kongresov centrum Technopol, Bratislava

mag. Miha KrieljAgencija za poto in elektronske komunikacije Republike Slovenije

5. Ronk medzinrodnej konferencie CERD09Bratislava, 12. februar 2009

ContentDTT - what was our goal?What we have learned so far...Multiplex A situationPublic awarenessMUX B operator tender procedureHow to select new digital channels?The way ahead...Analogue switch off planIncreasing public and broadcasters awarenessTo be in line with the time schedule


TV platformsWhile we are trying to put in operation the DTT platform, some other TV platforms in Slovenia are developing quickly:

Rapid growth of IPTV penetrationIntroduction of DTH platform which competes for the same audience as DTT (in rural areas)

Penetration of different TV platforms in Slovenia. Source: AGB Media Research*, 2008 *basic research carried out by GFK Slovenia


DTT - what was our goal?To implement new TV formats (16/9, HDTV)Decision on MPEG-4 as future oriented solutionBy determining MPEG-4 for the obligatory AVC standard, Slovenia decided both for more efficient use of spectrum and for more diverse choice of high quality TV services (+new services and HDTV)At the beginning more SD channels (to compete with other broadcasting platforms)Later to implement more HDTV channelsTo reduce the costs of broadcasting networks

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Zapisnik 2. sestanka Foruma za digitalno radiodifuzijo

Drugega sestanka Foruma za digitalno radiodifuzijo, ki je bil v sredo, 26. oktober 2006, ob 14.00 uri, v Cankarjevem domu, v preddverju Gallusove dvorane, na Preernovi cesti 10 v Ljubljani, se je udeleilo 23 lanov foruma in 19 ostalih povabljenih, kar kae, da je interes in zavedanje pomembnosti procesa med slovenskimi akterji zelo veliko.

Sestanek se je odvijal po naslednjem dnevnem redu:

1. Predstavitev izhodi za pripravo Strategije razvoja radijskih in televizijskih programov v Republiki Sloveniji (javna obravnava), APEK2. Obravnava naina kodiranja (MPEG-2 ali/in MPEG-4),MG-DEK3. Razno


MUX-A situationFrequencies for the 1st national DTT network issued (beginning of 2007)Temporary division (3/7, 4/7) of 1st national multiplex (mid 2007)First digital programme licenses issued (end 2007)Notification of market 18 (Broadcast content delivery)RTV Slovenia became SMP (Significant Market Power) operator Digital Broadcasting Act (end of 2007)Extended notification of Market 18 (for digital terrestrial network)RTVS Slovenia became SMP for digital network


MUX-A situation (cont)Solving dispute on cost (450.000 EUR) of 1st multiplex (between RTV Slovenia and commercial TV channels (POP TV, Kanal A and TV3)Reasonable price set to 79.000 EUR until 1st of March 2009Entering TV3 into 1st multiplex - for the time of EURO 2008 (May 2008)Entering POP TV and Kanal A (1.9.2008)TV3 decided not to extend the contract with RTVS (8.9.2008)Ljubljana, 29.8.2008 - POP TV in Kanal A sta danes podpisala pogodbo zOddajniki in zvezami RTV SLO za vkljuitev svojih televizijskihprogramov v 1. nacionalni digitalni multipleks.

Oba televizijska programa bosta tako na podlagi ustreznih dovoljenj(APEKA -Agencije za poto in elektronske komunikacije) in podpisanepogodbe vkljuena v mulitipleks s 1. septembrom 2008 in poleg analognemree oddajala tudi v digitalni obliki.

PRO PLUS, ki ustvarja televizijska programa POP TV in Kanal A, zvkljuitvijo programov v multipleks tako izpolnjuje Zakon o digitalniradiodifuziji, ki doloa, da najkasneje do zaetka leta 2011 ugasnemovse analogne televizijske oddajnike.

Ve o digitalnem oddajanju-prednostih, namenu, pokritosti stelevizijskim signalom, kaj potrebujemo za sprejem, pa si posameznikilahko pridobijo na spletni strani http:// dvb-t.apek.si/.TV3 has paid 15.747 EUR Despite Euro 2008 the demand for DTT STB was neglectableAGB Nielsen didnt detect any DTT STB in the panelThe 3 month investment into DTT network is not reasonableOfficial DTT launch in Slovenia?


Mux A (Coverage&Content)PSB TV channels: 3 national, 2 regional (occupying 4 places)Commercial TV channels: 3 national (min 40% analogue coverage)Current DTT Coverage of MUX A


Current coverage (analog/digital)POP TVKanal A


2 Tenders Needed to Put in Operation Mux BThe only way to establish the 2nd national multiplex was through two separate public tenders:one for selecting the network operator,the other one for granting digital programme licenses. The operator, once chosen through the tender, will have to build the national network and put multiplex in operation by transmitting the TV channels with digital programme licenses.The conditions for programme licenses:

* Existing linceses


MUX B operator licensingTender published (UL RS t. 59, 13.6. 2008) Field strength for portable outdoor according to the GE-06 (88 dBV/m, 78 dBV/m) channels 67,64 (Center),66 (Zahod), 22Mbit/s min.Dynamics 1.6.2009 50%, 1.6.2010 70%Price for 90% coverageReferences TX 2KW analog or digital max 20 pcs.3 offers (ORS, BCE-TT and Telenor)Nobody was chosenTender published 2nd time (UL RS t. 101, 24.10.2008)Different field strength 80 dBV/m, 70 dBV/mDinamics 1.9.2009 50%, 1.9.2010 70%Dead line for applications 25.11.2008Opening 27.11.2008, decision 23.12.2008


MUX B operator licensing (cont)In the 2nd tender process the same operators compete for the MUX B licenceNorkring (Telenor) has won the tender and got a 10 year licence The price for one TV programme per year (90%) coverage is set to be 360.000 EUR


dTV programme licensingBroadcasting council accepted tender documentation on 26.8.2008Tender published (UL RS t. 86, 05.09.2008)Programme conditionsWhat is demandedWhy tender (ZdRad)Deadline for submission. 5.11.2008The Broadcasting Council brought the decision at the session on 16.12.2008


dTV programme tender * Existing lincesesThe results of the tender:Competing programmes:


Local TelevisionLocal channels in DTTDigital broadcasting act provide automatic conversion of analogue coverage rights into digitalFrequencies for local networks are being preparedNo need to use programme tender if the coverage is not extended


DTT awarenessPublic awareness still very lowMPEG-4 STB still not present enough in electronic shop chains4% STB penetrationManufacturers of STB and IRD claimed: MPEG-4 is a standard for HDTVIn SLO the MPEG4 SD STB specification was adopted without HDTV option while HDTV will follow successful MPEG-4 SD introductionSome manufacturers decided to develop only integrated digital TV sets which people will use for many years so the question was raised: will those iTV sets work properly when SLO broadcasters introduces HDTV?Broadcasters are not promoting DTT even if they have reached higher coverage with DVB-T network


Set top box situationMPEG-4 = HDTVWe decided to prepare MPEG-4 STB specificationSLO to use existing standard E-book and EICTA views on HD extension of the standard..so any receiver which complies with that will be O.K.But there are specifications beyond EICTA proposal (France and Scandinavia)SLO decided to specify the SLO specification of HD MPEG-4 STBs (published 4.11.2008)Source: http://dvb-t.apek.si


STB Specification & test results


STB situation on the marketMercator je v brouri "Tehnika" objavil prodajo Iskrinega MPEG-4 DVB-T sprejemnika DVB-T4000 (SD + HD). Na voljo je v Hipermarketih Ljubljana, Maribor, Maribor Pobreje, Nova Gorica, Celje, Koper, Kranj Primskovo in v M Centrih tehnike. Cena za sprejemnik je 149,90 EUR.

Vir: Mercatorjeva broura "Tehnika" (ponudba za as od 10.4. do 7.5.2008) DenisRe: Mercator zael ponujati Iskrin MPEG-4 DVB-T sprejemnik DVB-T400012.04.2008 01:47 Datum registracije: 5 tednov nazajSporoil: 2Lep pozdrav vsem na forumu.Zakaj pa so sploh testirali sprejemnike, e se potem v trgovinah pojavijo neki drugi ki sploh niso bli testirani ?


The way aheadAPEK is preparing the plan for analogue switch off by the broadcasting regionsAwareness of TV stations is getting higher while they must pay for the simulcastingTiming for the general analogue switch off is maintainedCurrent coverage of MUX-A is 80%By June. 2009 50% of population will be covered with MUX-B (in sept. 2009 70% and in sept. 2010 90%)The problem of long simulcasting period beeing heavily discussed


Analogue switch off?Action plan defined in the Digital Switchover Strategy is maintanied as agreed

Analogue Switch off is schedulled for december 2010 (1.12.2010 is the end of the simulcasting period, 31.12.2010 is deadline for switching off analogue transmitters)

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