The 5G-MAG Steering Group has recently approved the membership of Ericsson. About Ericsson Ericsson is one of the leading providers of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to service providers. We enable the full value of connectivity by creating game-changing technology and services that are easy to use, adopt, and scale, making our customers successful in a fully connected world. More information: https://www.ericsson.com Learn more about our members and how to join 5G-MAG .

We are delighted to have joined the 5G User Forum which will bring us the opportunity to increase our collaboration with other industry verticals. About the 5G User Forum Run by a group of market representation partners in 3GPP, the 5G User Forum was quick to see the value of supporting verticals in contributing to 5G standardisation when it hosted its first event back in early 2019. Roll on to 2021 and the Forum has grown into a global community connecting verticals and the telecom industry to lower barriers and drive common and priority requirements. Run by the 5G Infrastructure Association (5G-IA), 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation (5G-ACIA), Public Safety Communications Europe (PSCE), the Forum organises timely deep dives into new standardisation work, where verticals can get involved in the all-important drive around global standards. The Forum has now welcomed on board the 5G Media Action Group. Read more here: https://5g-ppp.eu/newsflash-august-2021/

The 5G-MAG Steering Group has recently approved the membership of VERIZON. About VERIZON Verizon is a recognized global Network Operator and leader in 4G & 5G technology. The company offers voice, data and video services and solutions on its award winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control. Learn more: https://www.verizon.com/about/our-company Learn more about our members and how to join 5G-MAG .

The 5G-MAG Steering Group has recently approved the membership of BCE (Broadcasting Center Europe). About Broadcasting Center Europe (BCE) Broadcasting Center Europe (BCE) is a European leader in media services, system integration and software development in the areas of television, radio, production and postproduction, telecommunication and IT. With its extensive experience on the media market, our team provides high-quality services and will always find the solution that matches your project and budget. With more than 200 highly qualified and motivated people, BCE serves about 400 clients in various sectors, such as TV channels, radio stations, film distributors, producers, advertising companies, telecommunications operators and public services. More information: https://www.bce.lu/about-bce/ Learn more about our members and how to join 5G-MAG .

The 5G-MAG Steering Group has recently approved the membership of SPINNER Group. About SPINNER Group The SPINNER Group has been setting standards with its RF technology products for more than 70 years, thus leading the information age to even greater vitality. We have summarised our claim in one phrase: HIGH FREQUENCY PERFORMANCE WORLDWIDE Headquartered in Munich, Germany, and with production facilities in Germany, Hungary and China, the SPINNER Group has over 1,000 employees worldwide. Our subsidiaries and representatives are present in over 40 countries and provide our customers with an international network of support. Since 1946, leading industrial companies have trusted SPINNER to provide them with innovative products and outstanding customised solutions. Our goal is to use our technical expertise and considerable experience to consistently find the best solutions for our customers. More information: https://www.spinner-group.com/ Learn more about our members and how to join 5G-MAG .

5G promises to take the TV viewing experience to another level. It enables operators to engage more and better with their audiences, while also increasing content monetization. How does it do that? And what is behind 5G? Our member ATEME is organizing a panel discussion around media streaming and 5G joined by: Mickaël Raulet, Chief Technology Officer, ATEME​ Dr Thomas Stockhammer, Director Technical Standards, Qualcomm ​ Dr. Jordi J. Gimenez, Head of Technology, 5G Media Action Group Association​ Moderated by Andy Waltenspiel, General Manager, Waltenspiel Management Consulting Friday 25th June 2021 11:00 CEST Registration and more information at: https://www.ateme.com/how-to-reinvent-your-media-streaming-with-5g/

This workshop zooms in 3GPP RAN Release 18 from an industry vertical perspective. Associations and companies will share their requirements and then take part in a mapping of common requirements to define priorities moving forward. The workshop covers automotive, health, manufacturing, maritime, media, rail, satellite, utilities and features interactive sessions with participants. Join David Vargas, 5G-MAG WG Content Distribution Technology Chair, to get insight into Media and RAN Rel-18. Wednesday 23rd June 2021 17:30 CEST Registration and more information at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x7NaVwL-QC6EkZk2EB8akA

Antonio Arcidiacono, 5G-MAG Chair, will be providing an update on 5G-MAG activities around Media Distribution, Production and Contribution to the ASBU 57th Technical Standing Committee. Tuesday 22nd June 2021 11:30 - 11:50 CEST

The 5G-MAG Steering Group has recently approved the membership of BT. About BT BT is one of the world's leading communications services companies. We serve the needs of customers in the UK and in 180 countries worldwide. Our main activities are the provision of fixed-line services, broadband, mobile and TV products and services as well as networked IT services. BT, with its EE mobile brand, is a 5G mobile network operator, with BT Sport we are a content producer and BT Media and Broadcast delivers services to the media industry. BT is active in 5G for Broadcast, Media and Entertainment including 5G live sports broadcast and IBC accelerators: 5G Remote Production . Also see www.bt.com Learn more about our members and how to join 5G-MAG .

3GPP will soon start a Study on Media Production over 5G NPN. As set out in our Explainers (https://www.5g-mag.com/explainers, Non-Public 5G Networks (stand-alone or integrated in a public network), open possibilities to make 5G fit the specific requirements of audio-visual media production in different scenarios. The new work in 3GPP will do, among others, the following: - Develop reference media production architectures including media and control flows (such as uplink video, return video, tally, etc). - Identify relevant QoS requirements for media production workflows (bit rates, loss rates, formats, latencies and jitter) - Identify relevant 5G System features like NPNs, Network Slicing, QoS classes, network event reporting and assistance,... - Identify the suitability of existing media production content delivery protocols, codecs and service layers for 5G System usage. - Study media device and network orchestration solutions (such as AMWA NMOS), and their integration/interactions with the 5G exposure framework. The work is supported by Ericsson, AT&T, IRT b-com, BBC, Dolby Laboratories, European Broadcasting Union, Orange, Sennheiser, Tencent, Qualcomm and Verizon.

The 5G-MAG Steering Group has recently approved the membership of BAI Communications. BAI Communications is an Australian headquartered ‘neutral host’ communications service provider in Australia, USA and Canada, and provider of communications services in Hong Kong. In this sense, neutral host means that BAI is a specialist communications infrastructure owner and operator, but is not itself a broadcaster or telecommunications carrier. In Australia, BAI provides managed services and portal services to broadcasters (i.e. fully or partially outsourced terrestrial broadcast transmission services) from a network of over 700 sites around the country, operations and maintenance services to emergency services communications networks operators (principally the NSW Government’s Government Radio Network), as well as site access arrangements to telecommunications and radiocommunications operators. In the USA and Canada, BAI Communications companies provide neutral host communications services including telecommunications, Wi-Fi, and emergency services communications within the New York City and Toronto subway systems. Also see www.baicommunications.com Learn more about our members and how to join 5G-MAG .

The 5G Media Action Group is participating at the EBU BroadThinking 2021 with the presentation "Unlocking 5G’s potential for the media industry". Covering different aspects of the media distribution chain, 5G offers features to address the requirements of the media industry in terms of linear TV and radio distribution, non-linear content and new formats and services. EBU BroadThinking 2021 is a two-day online event covering topics that are relevant to video specialists who are working on broadcasters' online services. The event provides a mix of EBU Members' experience and industry specialists sharing relevant insights. The programme intends to provide a full overview of all relevant technical and delivery related topics. The first day focusses on applications and platforms, whilst the second day concentrates more on convergence and delivery. "SESSION 8: Why is 5G relevant for Media?" Wednesday 24th March 2021 @ 12:15 - 13:00 CET Registration and more information at: https://tech.ebu.ch/events/broadthinking2021