TRIALS 5G FOR DISTRIBUTION
TV to handheld devices using LTE-based 5G Broadcast
Participants:
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RAI (Public Service Media Organization - TV Content Provider - Broadcast Network Operator)
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Technische Universität Braunschweig (TUB)
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EBU (European Broadcasting Union)/EMS (Eurovision Media Services)
Services
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Provide high-quality video media content and service to mobile devices using conventional terrestrial broadcast network infrastructure
Duration
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August 2018 (trial performed during the European Championship)
Location
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Aosta (Italy)
Technologies
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FeMBMS (Release 14)
Equipment and Infrastructure
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Two HPHT transmitter sites in SFN (Single Frequency Network) mode, EnTV/EPC core, hardware/software defined receiver (SDR) by TUB
Spectrum / Frequencies
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UHF channel 53 (730 MHz center frequency)
Main goals
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Implement a stand-alone LTE eMBMS network deployed on terrestrial broadcast infrastructure
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Distribution of live TV broadcast over an LTE eMBMS (broadcast) network to mobile devices
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Mobile reception (in the vehicles)
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Free to air reception