TRIALS 5G FOR DISTRIBUTION
Distribution of TV using FeMBMS
Participants:
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BR (Public Service Organization – TV Content Provider – Broadcast Network Operator)
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IRT (Broadcast Technology Institute)
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Kathrein Broadcast (Manufacturer of Broadcast Antennas)
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Rohde & Schwarz (Manufacturer of Broadcast Network and Transmitter Equipment)
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Telefónica Germany (Mobile Network Operator)
Services
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Delivery of high quality TV services to mobile devices
Duration
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July 1th 2017 to February 29th 2020
Location
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Munich and Bavarian Alpine Region (Germany)
Technologies
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FeMBMS (Release 14)
Equipment and Infrastructure
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Two transmitter sites
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New antenna with circular polarization
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Core network and FeMBMS transmitter by Rohde & Schwarz
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Measurement receiver KSA LTE Scanner FeMBMS by Kathrein Broadcast
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Prototypical FeMBMS receiver by IRT
Spectrum / Frequencies
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UHF 56 (750-758 MHz, center frequency 754 MHz) - 5 MHz
Main goals
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Development of 5G Broadcast components for end-to-end solution
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Evaluation of 5G Broadcast as a broadcast system
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Study the performance of a 5G broadcast signal for mobile reception in urban, sub-urban and rural areas
More Information: https://5g-today.de/