Terrestrial digital television should share UHF-band in the Arab States
The global organization for mobile operators GSMA has published a report finding that terrestrial digital TV broadcasting in the Arab States does not need an exclusive allocation of the UHF spectrum band (470-694 MHz), and that a significant amount could also be used for mobile broadband, unlocking socio-economic benefits.
According to a GSMA study terrestrial TV penetration has dropped below 20 per cent in the region and continues to fall. GSMA call on administrations to support a change in the radio regulations at WRC-15 that would give them flexibility to manage this important UHF spectrum resource efficiently and address local market demand.
In this region satellite broadcasting is the major television platform but smartphone on-line viewing is expanding.
