5G-MAG views on MEDIA related topics introduced at 3GPP SA and RAN Rel-19 Workshops in Taipei. Our Vice-Chair Roland Beutler was presenting 5G-MAG's views on the 3GPP RELEASE 19 package for MEDIA related topics. These are two inputs, presented to the 3GPP Workshops organized in Taipei, as a result of the 5G-MAG Work Item " Coordination of inputs from 5G-MAG as MRP to 3GPP Rel-19 workshops ". For all the details visit: https://www.5g-mag.com/standards#membersviews

5G-MAG is participating at the upcoming Paris Video Tech meetup. 5G-MAG: Fostering Media Connectivity Ecosystems Presented by Jordi J, Gimenez (5G-MAG Head of Technology) EVENT: Paris Video Tech DATE: Wednesday 20 September 2023 TIME: 18:30 CEST LOCATION: Le Wagon, Paris 75011 INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT: Paris Video Tech #22: Save the date !, Wed, Sep 20, 2023, 6:30 PM | Meetup

Join us for coffee and croissants at IBC2023. More details soon. From the 15th to the 18th September, 5G-MAG is at IBC, the biggest media technology event in Europe. JOIN US ON SATURDAY 16th SEPTEMBER AT 10 CEST - Join the 5G-MAG Meet & Greet on Saturday 16th in the morning (from 10 to 11 CEST) with coffee and croissants for members and partners. And you can stay for more at the "5G-MAG: All you want to know" session., with insight into all the work in 5G-MAG. For more details about 5G-MAG at IBC2023 click here.

The 5G-MAG Steering Group has approved the membership of XGEN NETWORK. About XGEN NETWORK XGen Network is launching the first 5G Broadcast network in the US on WWOO in Boston with an experimental license granted by FCC. XGen Network will have various opportunities for LPTV and independent full power broadcasters operators to work together in creating a national programming, advertiser funded network as well as a datacasting network. XGen will deploy the latest equipment in the 5G world. For investors, we can help you find opportunities anywhere in the US. From a single station to a nationwide group, we can assemble a portfolio to suit your individual needs. XGen Network has limited investment opportunities in other areas of Broadcast 5G development. The possibilities are endless. Read more at https://xgn.network/ Learn more about our members and how to join 5G-MAG

Join Roland Beutler, 5G-MAG Vice-Chair, to discuss 5G-MAG views on 3GPP Release 19. This webinar, organized by 6GStart, brings together representatives from various vertical industries and other experts to shape the future of 3GPP release 19 and set the stage for the emergence of the 6G system. The 5G system has revolutionised communication systems, achieving a significant increase in key performance indicators compared to its predecessor, the 4G system. Moreover, it has introduced new functionalities to support emerging application scenarios. Building upon the success of 5G, 6G is expected to emerge in the late 2020s, and there are ongoing activities to define its requirements. By bringing together representatives from various vertical industries, the webinar will delve into defining thoughts, ideas, and requirements for 3GPP release 19 from the verticals’ perspective. This collaborative effort will ensure that the 5G system continues to meet the evolving needs of different industries while paving the way for the future advancements of 6G. During the webinar, the ongoing studies for 3GPP release 19 and the additional capabilities of the 5G system will also be explored. These provide insights into the future of 5G and offer guidance on the capabilities that the 6G system needs to encompass. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dynamic discussion on the 5G-6G trajectories. A 6G Vision: 3GPP Release 19 & Vertical Industries Requirements DATE: Thursday 20th July 2023 TIME: 10:30-12:00 CEST / 8:30-10:00 UTC LOCATION: ON-LINE REGISTER NOW

The 5G-MAG Steering Group has approved the membership of SMART MOBILE LABS. About SMART MOBILE LABS We are a video-tech company headquartered in Munich, Germany, with the mission of revolutionizing the global market for live video. Our vision is to become the world’s most successful company for the transmission of content in real-time. Various applications for sporting and entertainment events, public safety and the automotive industry will – thanks to our technology – look vastly different in the future. At the same time, there will be a range of new possibilities for security-relevant transmissions. Read more at http://smartmobilelabs.com/about-us/we-are-sml/ Learn more about our members and how to join 5G-MAG

The 5G-MAG Steering Group has approved the membership of IDTOLU. About IDTOLU IDTOLU is an emerging leader in the complex world of 5G End-To-End Innovation, products, and solutions. The company has a deep understanding of the value chain of technologies required to innovate and implement in this space. It has proven products, solutions, and infrastructure that it has implemented since 2020. This includes a state-of-the-art sub 6 GHz anechoic chamber with the latest SDR, IoT, and other equipment, which is integrated with a sophisticated, secure cloud-native infrastructure to research, develop, and deploy 5G-related products and solutions. Read more at https://idtolu.com/id-tolu Learn more about our members and how to join 5G-MAG

Have you recently joined 5G-MAG? Do you work for a 5G-MAG member and would like to get insight into our work? Have you been unable to follow all what's going on ? Would you like to get all you need to know in a brief and to-the-point session? During this 1-hour session we aim to go through: Current Work Items and where they are discussed Main outcomes and where to find them The Workgroups and how to participate How to bring your ideas (if they are not covered in existing work) Working methods Open Communities (Google Group, Slack and GitHub) How to use the Members’ platform If you work at any of the companies listed here: www.5g-mag.com/membership , you are welcome to join this 5G-MAG Newcomers' Session. 5G-MAG NEWCOMERS' SESSION - SUMMER UPDATE DATE: Tuesday 11th July 2023 TIME: 15:00-16:00 CEST / 13:00-14:00 UTC LOCATION: ON-LINE AUDIENCE: Anyone working for the organizations listed at www.5g-mag.com/membership RECORDING IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS

The 5G Media Action Group (5G-MAG) and the DVB Project will start working together on the future of television services over 5G systems. A formal liaison agreement between the two organizations to create a Joint Task Force (JTF) will allow DVB and 5G-MAG members to move forward quickly with activities related to the combination of 5G systems with DVB solutions. The work of the JTF will be based on the Commercial Requirements for DVB-I over 5G, recently published by DVB, together with the on-going work in 5G-MAG on 5G architectures supporting unicast, multicast and broadcast for the distribution of audiovisual services. The 5G-MAG Chair, Antonio Arcidiacono, said: “5G-MAG has taken on the task of bringing together the media and the ICT industries to support the implementation of media services on 5G systems. Supporting service and content providers to get access to the powerful but complex 5G distribution platform is at the core of our activities. Joining forces with the DVB Project to enable TV services based on DVB-I or DVB-DASH is a natural step to enhance the capabilities of 5G for media.” 5G-MAG and DVB members are now invited to join and participate in the JTF, which is governed by a dedicated framework on its formation, activities, deliverables and other matters. The first joint meeting is scheduled for 26 January 2022 . DEPLOYMENT GUIDELINES AND REFERENCE TOOLS The initial focus of the JTF will be to map use cases and commercial requirements for DVB-I over 5G into a set of deployment guidelines. JTF participants will also identify gaps in existing technical specifications, delivering technical requirements to either the DVB Project or to 5G-MAG, as appropriate. The work in 5G-MAG around media distribution and the close link to 3GPP standards will accelerate on creating the simplifications and abstraction required to facilitate exploiting the potential of 5G for media. The JTF may also trigger 5G-MAG work on 5G systems profiles, recommendations or updates to relevant specifications in the context of 5G Media Streaming or the ETSI specification for LTE-based 5G Terrestrial Broadcast (ETSI TS 103 720). The group may also provide recommendations for 5G-MAG’s work on open-source software – the 5G-MAG Reference Tools – within the scope of the use cases and requirements for DVB-I over 5G, therefore making steps towards the verification and validation of the relevant specifications.

Join Jens Pilz, 5G-MAG WG Content Production Co-Chair, to discuss the role of Non-Public Networks for Media Production. 5G-MAG is a global organization that fosters collaboration between the media and ICT communities towards solutions to support media services and applications based on Internet and 5G access technologies. Campus networks or non-public networks are a key enabler for possible 5G production networks for the media world. The talk introduces 5G-MAG and highlights the campus networks use cases. Campus Networks from the Perspective of Media Production DATE: 15th September 2023 TIME: 14:30-15:30 CEST LOCATION: Fraunhofer FOKUS, Berlin REGISTER NOW

5G Broadcast trials during the MWC Barcelona 2020. Some data... Participants: RTVE (Public Service Media Organization - Content Provider TV & Radio) Cellnex Telecom (Broadcast Network Operator) Rohde&Schwarz (Equipment Provider) Services: Linear TV and Radio ​Duration 25/02/2020 – 08/04/2020 Location Collserola Tower, Barcelona (Spain) ​​Technologies FeMBMS (Release 14) with MCS index: MCS27 (64QAM), CP 200 us ​​Equipment and Infrastructure One HPHT Transmitter site, Tx power: 1,5KW ​​Spectrum / Frequencies 750-755 MHz (5 MHz) Main Goals Testing FeMBMS in 700MHz band in a real environment. Testing delivery of TV and radio channel providing information services. Learn More... More information: https://www.panoramaaudiovisual.com/2020/02/25/primera-experiencia-5g-multicast-4k-barcelona/

Vodafone, Ericsson test 5G network slicing trial as first in U.K. Mar 15, 2022 - https://www.fiercewireless.com/5g/vodafone-ericsson-tout-5g-network-slicing-trial-first-uk https://techhq.com/2022/03/ericsson-and-vodafone-achieve-network-slicing-in-uk/