5G-MAG is participating at a conference session during the ACM Mile-High Video 2023. 3GPP Rel-17 5G Media Streaming and 5G Broadcast powered by 5G-MAG Reference Tools Presented by Daniel Silhavy (Fraunhofer FOKUS) EVENT: ACM Mile-High Video 2023 DATE: Wednesday 10 May 2023 TIME: 9:00-11:00 AM Local Time LOCATION: DENVER, US INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT: https://www.mile-high.video/ Title: 3GPP Rel-17 5G Media Streaming and 5G Broadcast powered by 5G-MAG Reference Tools Authors: Richard Bradbury, David Waring, Dev Audsin (British Broadcasting Corporation); Daniel Silhavy (Fraunhofer FOKUS); Johann Mika (Austrian Broadcasting Services); Klaus Kuehnhammer (Bitstem GmbH); Jordi J. Gimenez (5G-MAG)

Reach out to Jordi Gimenez, 5G-MAG Head of Technology. He will be at the MWC Barcelona on the 28th Feb and 1st March. An opportunity to learn first hand about 5G-MAG, speak about work and topics or simply to have a chat. Easiest way to contact is though the MWC23 – Official GSMA App, or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordijoangimenez/).

Jordi J. Gimenez, 5G-MAG's Head of Technology, is participating as speaker at 5G FORUM. Brinding 5G MEDIA into ACTION Speaker: Jordi J. Gimenez (5G-MAG Head of Technology) EVENT: 5G FORUM DATE: 9-12 May 2023 TIME: TBC LOCATION: SEVILLA, SPAIN INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT: https://www.5gforum.es/ The expansion of connectivity has opened the door for new ways of creating, distributing and consuming multimedia content. Engaging in the development of global technologies, such as 5G, is an opportunity to shape their capabilities towards the creation of new services and applications. The 5G Media Action Group (5G-MAG) has undertaken the task to drive the implementation of connected media applications, from the conception of use cases, through shaping and profiling standards, to developing software, demos and trials. All of this done within a framework to strengthen collaboration between services providers, network operators, system integrators, technology vendors, app developers and users. Jump into the 5G Media train, it is never too late.

5G-MAG is participating at a conference session during the NABSHOW 2023. Hands on towards next generation media distribution with 5G-MAG Reference Tools Presented by Aytac Biber (Qualcomm) EVENT: NABSHOW Conference DATE: Tuesday 18 April TIME: 3:20-3:40 PM PT LOCATION: LAS VEGAS, US INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT: https://nab23.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=217 Title: Hands on Towards Next Generation Media Distribution with the 5G-MAG Reference Tools Authors: Daniel Silhavy (Fraunhofer FOKUS), Richard Bradbury (BBC), David Waring (BBC), Dev Audsin (BBC), Thomas Stockhammer (Qualcomm), Aytac Biber (Qualcomm), Kurt Krauss (Dolby), Johann Mika (ORS), Jordi J. Gimenez (5G-MAG) Abstract: The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has defined multiple specifications for 5G Media Streaming. With 3GPP Release 17, 5G Media Streaming specifications are expanded into the domains of dynamic QoS policies, event exposure, Multicast Broadcast Services, Edge applications, XR and The Metaverse. However, 3GPP is lacking a reference and conformance program to validate and prototype these specifications. The 5G Media Action Group (5G-MAG) has undertaken the task to accelerate the creation of 5G Media applications by providing the open-source 5G-MAG Reference Tools. In this paper we focus on the implementation of 5G Media Streaming components in the 5G-MAG Reference Tools. Based on a set of industry relevant use-cases, we identify four minimum viable products (MVP’s). Starting with a simple implementation of the 5GMSd Application Server (AS) and 5GMSd Aware Application for media playback we move to more advanced features such as media session handling and dynamic configuration of the AS and the 5GMSd Application Function using the M1d and the M3d interfaces. The presented features serve as a foundation for contributors to add more advanced functionality such as DVB-I Hybrid Service over 5G Broadcast and 5G Media Streaming and Premium and Targeted Content Insertion on top.

DOWNLOAD NOW the final report of the 5G Media2Go project. The next generation of mobile telecommunication technologies 5G comes with a promise of various new applications. This also applies to the media and entertainment sector for the production of new forms of content and for its distribution. There seems to be an opportunity to target in particular smartphones, tablets and vehicles with both linear TV and radio programmes and nonlinear offers such as media libraries or podcasts. Future autonomous cars are considered a new very important use case for media consumption. Broadcast, automotive and telecommunication industry have a common interest to offer users access to attractive media content and services while in a car or public transport. The combination of linear and nonlinear content on the integrated infotainment system of contemporary cars constitutes an important step into this direction. The location or the route of the vehicle taking into consideration the expected duration of travel could be used in the future to generate recommendations thereby offering additional value for mobile media consumption. Some data... Participants: DFMG Deutsche Funkturm GmbH Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG Kathrein Broadcast GmbH Media Broadcast GmbH Mercedes-Benz AG Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG Südwestrundfunk (SWR) Technische Universität Braunschweig – Institut für Nachrichtentechnik Telekom Deutschland GmbH Services: Linear TV programmes Linear radio programmes ARD / SWR Mediathek Geo-referenced content recommendations (“Travelguide”) ​Duration 1 October 2020 – 30 September 2022 Location Greater Area Stuttgart / Heilbronn (Germany) ​​Technologies FeMBMS (Release 14) and LTE-based 5G Terrestrial Broadcast (Release 16), LTE Unicast ​​Equipment and Infrastructure 2 HPHT transmitter sites in Stuttgart and Heilbronn 4 LPLT transmitter sites at mobile base station sites SWR signal contribution system for HPHT sites On-channel repeaters for LPLT sites LTE mobile network ​​Spectrum / Frequencies 5 MHz / 8 MHz carrier in TV channel 40 (622 – 630 MHz) Commercial LTE spectrum Main Goals Verification of the capability of 5G Broadcast to provide linear media services for mobile consumption in vehicles. Combination of two high-power-high-tower transmitters located at the broadcast network sites in Stuttgart and Heilbronn and low-power-low-tower transmitters at mobile network sites in terms of a single frequency network to distribute linear TV programmes using 5G Broadcast. UHF TV channel 40 will be used. Integration of linear and nonlinear broadcast content and services in the infotainment system of a car. This requires adaption of relevant interfaces and the development of a corresponding app. Realization of a nonlinear media service based on geo-referenced recommendations („Travelguide“). Execution of mobile measurement campaigns in order to investigate availability of services with regards to coverage and quality of service. Learn More... More information: info@5gmedia2go.de. https://www.swr.de/unternehmen/kommunikation/pressemeldungen/swrunternehmen-swr-broadcast-projekt-2020-100.html https://www.swr.de/unternehmen/kommunikation/pressemeldungen/swrunternehmen-swr-broadcast-projekt-2020-102.pdf https://www.swr.de/unternehmen/kommunikation/pressemeldungen/swrunternehmen-5gmedia2go-2021-100.html https://www.swr.de/unternehmen/kommunikation/pressemeldungen/5gmedia2go-weitere-projektpartner-2021-100.html https://www.swr.de/unternehmen/kommunikation/pressemeldungen/pressemeldung-5g-esc-100.html

The 5G-MAG Steering Group has approved the membership of ANIXENET. About ANIXENET The company, being the first in the Greek area, to be active in hybrid television, potentially, has the prospect of leading, determining the developments of the sector and capturing the lion's share of the market. Having already successfully operated in northern and central European countries, it has the relevant know-how to implement the services it plans. The company is active in the field of providing services for hybrid television based on the HbbTV, standard, providing combined benefits of data transmission via the Internet and via satellite and terrestrial broadcasting. Some of these benefits are interactivity, personalized viewing and high definition content. Indicative applications of HbbTV hybrid television are the VoD (video on-demand) service, enriched Teletext 2.0 service with video and images, live information service. Read more at http://anixe.net/about Learn more about our members and how to join 5G-MAG

The 5G-MAG Steering Group has recently approved the membership of MAINDATA. About MAINDATA MAINDATA develops innovative products and solutions in the field of TV broadcast and satellite internet. By optimizing TV signal delivery, MAINDATA’s solutions open new revenue streams for TV broadcasters. Established in 1996, MAINDATA attracted worldwide customer base including Eurovision, World Bank, Sony, Tata and others. Further information is available at https://maindatainc.com/ Learn more about our members and how to join 5G-MAG

The 5G-MAG Steering Group has approved the membership of Kronehit. About KRONEHIT kronehit is the most popular private radio station in Austria. kronehit was broadcast for the first time on June 28, 2001 in Vienna and Lower Austria. Since 2004 kronehit has been broadcast throughout Austria. kronehit offers a mixture of Electronic Dance Music, Rhythm Pop & Dance and serves different music genres with selected special programs. kronehit can be received via FM as well as on-line. Test our kronehit smart app! The first live radio with a swipe function. From now on, the listeners decide personally what they want to hear. Read more at https://www.kronehit.at/ Learn more about our members and how to join 5G-MAG

The 5G-MAG Steering Group has approved the membership of NOKIA. About NOKIA At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. We are a B2B technology innovation leader in networking, bringing together the world's people, machines and devices to realize the potential of digital in every industry. Read more at https://www.nokia.com/about-us/ Learn more about our members and how to join 5G-MAG

The 5G-MAG Steering Group has approved the membership of ST Engineering iDirect. About ST Engineering iDirect ST Engineering iDirect is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks. With over 35 years of innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges, we are committed to shaping the future of how the world connects. The product portfolio, branded under iDirect, represents the highest standards in performance, efficiency and reliability, making it possible for its customers to deliver the best satcom connectivity experience anywhere in the world. ST Engineering iDirect is a leader in key industries including broadcast, mobility and military/government. Further information is available at https://www.idirect.net/ Learn more about our members and how to join 5G-MAG

5G-MAG is participating in this upcoming event organized by the Artificial Intelligence and Digital Science Research Center (AIDRC) of the Technology Innovation Institute (TII). 5G Media: More than just better connectivity EVENT: AIDRC Seminar Series organized by the Technology Innovation Institute DATE: Tuesday 7th March 2023 TIME: 16:00-17:00 GST / 13:00-14:00 CET LOCATION: ON-LINE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT REGISTER: https://www.tii.ae/seminar/aidrc-seminar-series-dr-jordi-j-gimenez

5G-MAG is participating in this upcoming event organized by ST Engineering iDirect and Via Satellite. Moving from Vision to Reality: A closer look at the ground segment's innovation journey EVENT: Webinar DATE: Thursday 16th February 2023 TIME: 10:00 ET / 16:00 CET LOCATION: ON-LINE REGISTER NOW