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• DIVIDEND (Lat. dividendum, a thing to be divided)- the profit resulting from good management;

• DIGITAL DIVIDEND – the profit resulting from effective management of the radio spectrum

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Digital dividend (according to EU and CEPT) is the term used to describe the spectrum in the VHF band (Band III: 174-230 MHz) and UHF band (Bands IV and V: 470-862 MHz) freed up as a result of the switchover from analogue to digital television transmission, except the frequency resources required to provide digital transmission for the existing „analogue” programs.

Source: ITU News

• 2 DVB-T/MPEG-4 nationwide multiplexes for commercial TV programs (MUX1 and MUX2; in operation);

• 1 DVB-T/MPEG-4 nationwide multiplex for (MUX3; in operation);

• 1 nationwide multiplex for mobile TV (MUX4; neutral technology – DVB-T/MPEG4 at the moment; in operation);

• frequencies for next 2 DVB-T nationwide multiplexes (MUX5 and MUX6) are free and will be assigned in the future for DVB after reconfiguration in connection with second digital dividend;

• PMSE; White Space Devices (cognitive radio) and other secondary basis services.

• frequencies for 1 DVB-T nationwide multiplexes (MUX7) have been released and allocated for mobile broadband as first digital dividend (LTE; auction was done);

• PMSE in duplex gap:

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Available spectrum

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Available coverage in Poland

According to the GE-06 Agreement Poland has obtained: - 6 nationwide layers DVB-T in frequency band 470-790 MHz; - 1 nationwide layer DVB-T in frequency band 790-862 MHz;

6 nationwide layers DVB-T in frequency band 470-790 MHz;

• The success of leave 700 MHz band by DTT = successful implementation of mobile broadband in this band

• Different deadlines for migration of DTT from the 700 MHz band in various countries complicate the implementation of broadband systems in thisband and the reconfiguration of the DVB-T networks in the bands below

• successful implementation of mobile broadband in 700 MHz band in Poland depends on co-existens with ARNS used by our neighbours from across the eastern border

• Poland has formal agreements on the matter with Russia, Belarus and Ukraine

• A political decision to allocate 700 MHz band for services other than broadcasting has not been taken in Poland yet

• but Poland is negotiating with neighboring countries concerning 700 MHz band releasing by DVB-T and continuing service of DTT in remainning frequency range 470-694 MHz ( network configuration )

• The planning work and coordination are carried out in the following configurations : D - DNK - POL - S, D - CZE - POL, LTU - LVA - POL - S, CZE - POL - SVK , POL - SVK - UKR , BLR - POL, POL – RUS (first meeting will take place in the end of September)

Checking of the frequency resources in channels 21-48 on the basis of the GE06 Agreement was necessary before starting planning work.

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There are 2 elementary principles in planning of the reconfiguration DTT network:

• Equitable Access to the frequency spectrum (the same number of layers along the border).

• effective use of the frequency spectrum (large allotment areas).

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The number of channels (colours) which is needed to build one layer depends on separation distance between co-channel areas.

Coordination progress:

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Group of countries Agreements Problems to solve 1

D-DNK-POL-S Multilateral agreement on the nationwide 6 layers in 470-694 MHz range

Bilateral agreements concerning migration process and transmitters parameters

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D-CZE-POL Multilateral agreement on the nationwide 6 layers in 470-694 MHz range close to acceptance by all parties

Bilateral agreements concerning migration process and transmitters parameters; AUT, HNG and SVK intend to plan only 5 nationwide layers,

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LTU-LVA-POL-S Multilateral agreement on the nationwide 6 layers in 470-694 MHz range close to acceptance by all parties

Bilateral agreements concerning migration process and transmitters parameters; LVA, LTU and S intend to reach 7 nationwide layers,

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CZE-POL-SVK Multilateral agreement on the nationwide 5 layers in 470-694 MHz range close to acceptance by all parties

Bilateral agreements concerning migration process and transmitters parameters; POL and CZE intend to reach 6 nationwide layers,

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POL-SVK-UKR Multilateral agreement on the nationwide 5 layers in 470-694 MHz range close to acceptance by all parties

Bilateral agreements concerning migration process and transmitters parameters; POL intend to reach 6 nationwide layers,

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BLR-POL Multilateral agreement on the nationwide 6 layers in 470-694 MHz range close to acceptance by all parties

Bilateral agreements concerning migration process and transmitters parameters; BLR intend to reach 7 nationwide layers,

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POL-RUS - First meeting is planned in the end of September

Coordination challenges for Poland:

• to ensure continuing service of the 4 existing nationwide multiplexes DVB-T/AVC, and finally 6 nationwide layers for DVB-T2/HEVC

• to negotiate the release DTT in 700 MHz band in Russia and to ensure equal access to spectrum in the band below 700 MHz,

• to determine a timetable for the DTT migration from 700 MHz band , assuming that some countries indicate different deadlines concerning the leave this frequency range ( sometimes earlier than in 2020 ),

• to eliminate the asymmetry in access to spectrum taking into account the number of nationwide networks ( POL, CZE , D , DNK: 6 network ; S, LTU , LVA , RUS ( ? ) , BLR: 7 network , SVK , UKR: 5 networks ) ;

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Progress in the coordination is made possible by an initial exchange of information and knowledge within NORTH-EASTERN DIGITAL DIVIDEND IMPLEMENTATION FORUM which aims:

• Common approach for the sub-bands 470-694 MHz, 694-790 MHz and 790-862 MHz and to exchange views and experiences;

• Frequency coordination activities in order to implement the digital dividend and relevant spectrum reorganisations, with a view to:

a) achieving mutual compatibility of the spectrum resources to be used in the

implementation of the digital dividend in each country;

b) finding solutions for more effective cross-border coordination within the NEDDIF;

c) continuing to respect the principle of equitable access to spectrum resources;

d) facilitating any consequential modifications to the GE-06 Plan; while taking into account relevant future developments.

• The NEDDIF Group works on the basis of consensus;

• The NEDDIF liaises with other relevant groups or organisations as appropriate;

• The NEDDIF chair is tasked to provide updates to relevant bodies (e.g. EC, ECC) on progress as necessary;

• The members of the NEDDIF Group are the Administrations of the following countries: Austria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic.

• List of issues to be dealt within NEDDIF:

• issues related to ARNS use;

• issues related to potential re-channelling of frequency positions;

• new approaches to frequency coordination for broadcasting (e.g. potential areas per channel, preferential channels);

• remaining issues related to the roll-out of ECS, in 790-862 MHz bands (e.g. compatibility at the band edge, protection of digital broadcasting, rechanneling of PMSE use);

• issues related to the future roll-out (at least for some NEDDIF administrations) of mobile services e.g. in 694-790 MHz bands (e.g. compatibility at the band edge, protection of digital broadcasting, rechanneling of PMSE use).

Current situation – networks in operation

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L3 - regional 23.04.2014

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Channels for DVB-T/T2 in L1 – L4

Channels for DVB-T2 in L5 and L6

Channels moved to other allotments

Channels moved to other countries

Channels from 700 MHz band

• Networks working at present are using the DVB-T/H.264 system (also for mobile pay TV); MUX1-2: 8 SD; MUX3: 2HD+6SD (!);

• Change to the DVB-T2 system (change of the allotment size) in the immediate future is unlikely;

• Allocating of the 694-790 MHz band for IMT cannot enforce the change of the allotment size in 4 networks working at present (until switching on DVB-T2);

• The change of channels from the 694-790 MHz band in these 4 layers can take place with the consent of mux operators or as a result of passing a special bill (a new legal act needed as well).

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Draft of transitional plan: - four layers; - DVB-T system; - channels from 470-694 MHz band.

Channels GE06 - in operation

Other GE06 channels

New channels

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L1 DVB-T

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L2 DVB-T

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L3 - REG DVB-T

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L4 DVB-T

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• The final plan is leaning on a bigger allotment size;

• Chance for 6 channels in each allotment;

• The majority of GE-06 foundations are still valid;

• Full utilization of this network (large area SFNs) requires a transition to DVB-T2.

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• The success of the second digital dividend implementation depends on the success of international (cross-border) and domestic coordination of the migraton DTT from the 700 MHz band.

• Both types of arrangements are at each impact: since national problems with the release of the band 700 MHz translate into problems with the launch of mobile services in border areas of neighboring countries (different timing to migrate from the band 700 MHz cause serious problems in the effective DTT network reconfiguration in the range of 470 -790 MHz).

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There are 2 elementary principles in planning of the reconfiguration DTT network:

• Equitable Access to the frequency spectrum (the same number of layers along the border).

• effective use of the frequency spectrum (large allotment areas).

Progress in the cross-border coordination is made possible by an initial exchange of information and knowledge within NORTH-EASTERN DIGITAL DIVIDEND IMPLEMENTATION FORUM (NEDDIF).

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• Legal forms of granting a permission to use frequencies:

1. general exclusive frequency licence

2. radio licence

3. authorisation of temporary use of radio equipment in order to

ensure occasional transfer of information

4. authorisation of temporary use of transmitters or transceivers in

order to conduct tests, trials or experiments related to the launch of

new technologies

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Content licence – broadcasting law

Transmission of programme services other than those of public radio and television broadcasters shall require a licence awarded by the Chairman of the National Broadcasting Council

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Three types of selection mode

Two stage

selection mode

TENDER

(beauty contest)

AUCTION

Price discovery

CONTEST for broadcasting or re-broadcasing

radio and TV programmas

Change of frequency licence :

- Harmful interference

- Alteration of National Frequency Table

- Violation of terms and conditions of licence

- Lack of usage longer than 6 months

- Ineffective use of frequencies

Which case suits?

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Unusal case?

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Law on implementing of digital terrestrial television – June 2011

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Main goals :

- simulcasting of analogue and digital TV content in transitional period

- termination of analogue broadcasting by July 31, 2013

- detailed timetable of switch-off to be determined by the President of UKE

- designation of MUX1 and MUX2 operators

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Auction

So far, no auction for frequency resources has

been conducted in Poland

In 2013 UKE commenced works on

distributing of 190 MHz (50 MHz from

800 MHz and 140 MHz from 2600 MHz band

in the form of an auction

In April 2014 President of UKE announced

second public consultations on 800/2600 MHz

auction

10th of October 2014 President UKE

announced launch of the auction 800/2600

MHz

• SMRA auction – (Simultaneous Multiple Round Ascending). – 5 blocks 2x5 MHz from 800 MHz band – 14 blocks 2x5 MHz from 2600 MHz band

• All frequency blocks are on stock simultaneously, price for

each block will be rising after each consecutive round. • I stage (submitting of initial ofers) concluded December 2014 r

– 6 operators were qualified to II stage – electronic bidding, to be commenced soon.

• II stage commenced February 2015 – ended October 2015

Milestones of 800 MHz release : - Changes to National Frequency Table

- Drafting of new ditial TV law

- Amendments to frequency licences and content licences

- Preparing and conducting of 800/2600 MHz auction

Duration……..

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4 YEARS

Proposal for a decision of European Parliament and the Council on the use of the 470 – 790 MHz frequency band in the Union - May 2016 version

Art. 1 „By 30 June 2020, Member States shall allow the use of the 694-790 MHz frequency band for terrestrial systems capable of providing wireless broadband electronic communications services only under harmonised technical conditions set by the Commission pursuant to Article 4 of Decision 676/2002/EC. Member States may decide, for duly justified reasons, to delay the availability of the band by up to two years.”

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Milestones of 700 MHz release:

National Frequency Table amendment draft :

694 – 790 MHz :

• MOBILE except aeronautical mobile

• BROADCASTING

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Drafting of a new DTT law/ amendments to the existing telecom law?

Amendments to the existing frequency and content licences?

Auction/tender for 700 MHz band?

State aid notification?

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MARCIN KAROLAK MARCIN KAROLAK M.KAROLAK@UKE.GOV.PLM.KAROLAK@UKE.GOV.PL WOJCIECH PIEŃKOWSKI WOJCIECH PIEŃKOWSKI W.PIENKOWSKI@UKE.GOV.PLW.PIENKOWSKI@UKE.GOV.PL

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