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Video: 5G Broadcast Trials using FeMBMS

Posted on 3rd October 2019 by Russell Trafford-Jones

5G was certainly a topic of discussion whilst people are hunting for use cases and trying to understand how it will actually work. 5G case studies have started to emerge, not least the Roland Garros example plus more in this 5G special from Digital TV Europe

In this talk we hear about the 5G TODAY project’s unique field trial for 5G Broadcasting. The project partners Bavarian Broadcasting Corporation (Bayerischer Rundfunk, BR), the Broadcast Technology Institute IRT, Kathrein, Rohde & Schwarz as well as Telefonica Germany who are are jointly testing broadcasting options for future 5G technology. The new large-area 5G field trial in the Bavarian alpine region is covered by two high-performance transmitters located in Ismaning and on the top of the Wendelstein mountain. Both operate with 100 kilowatts effective output power (technically: ERP). With the help of the high transmission towers and the high power of the transmitters (High-Power-High-Tower-Concept, HPHT), the large-area broadcasting of TV programs can be tested based on the new broadcast mode FeMBMS (Further evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service). The FeMBMS broadcast mode allows far-reaching and inexpensive distribution of popular content across large coverage areas with a radius of up to 60 kilometres.

Watch now to see how FeMBMS is being used and the results achieved.

Speakers

	Thomas Janner Director of Product Management Transmitter Systems Rohde & Schwarz
	Thomas Schierbaum PR Manager, IRT
	Christian Sautter Senior Director R&D Product Management, Kathrein

Webinar: 5G Broadcast: Engine of Next Generation Networks

Posted on 5th November 2018 by Russell Trafford-Jones

Date:Thursday, November 08, 2018 15:00 GMT
For decades, organizations have strived to create high quality, affordable mobile television. Now, after the introduction of the new FeMBMS 5G broadcast network standard, this dream is becoming reality. With 5G broadcasts, billions of consumers worldwide can transform their existing smartphones and tablets into mobile receivers capable of accessing TV services, media content, social networks and many other forms of media.

In Europe, Rohde & Schwarz is at the cutting edge of this technology revolution. In one German field trial, 5G Today, R&S is partnering other forward-thinking organizations such as broadcaster, Bayerischer Rundfunk and mobile network operator, Telefónica 02. Together, they have enabled large-scale transmission of media content in broadcast mode based on mobile technology and terrestrial transmitter networks.

Join a special webinar hosted by TVB Europe where you can learn how this new business development can generate fresh audiences and major revenue streams for organizations like yours. The webinar will be hosted by Rohde & Schwarz who will guide you through this fascinating new mobile media landscape, illustrating how this technology can revolutionize your business profitability.

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Webinar: The future of broadcast and media – IBC2018 preview

Posted on 13th August 2018 by Russell Trafford-Jones

Date: 23rd August 2018, 16:00 BST

A panel of broadcasters and exhibitors guide us through their predictions of the hot topics from IP to AI, the rise-and-rise of OTT, and the impact of 5G, blockchain and ATSC 3.0.

Plus the new focus on building an efficient supply chain to create, manage, store and distribute content.

Don’t miss the highlights of IBC2018 with this inside preview of the big themes and must-see tech on this year’s show floor.

Speakers:

	Jeremy Dujardin, Chief Technology Officer, Global Media & Entertainment Services, Tata Communications
	Tim Felstead, Director of Strategic and Operation Marketing, Broadcast and Media, Rohde & Schwarz
	Kathy Bienz, Director North America, IABM
	Jurgita Rhodes, Partner, Marquis Media Partners
Moderator:
	Robert Ambrose, Managing Consultant, High Green Media

Webinar: HDR – Bright prospects ahead, but where are we now?

Posted on 4th June 2018 by Russell Trafford-Jones

Time: 15:00 BST, Wednesday June 13th 2018

A review of current technology and real-world deployments

The WOW factor: Why HDR?
HDR standards: HLG, PQ or HDR10 variants?
Content availability: HD or UHD?
Consumer displays: Mobile phones or 4K/8K TV?
HDR distribution: Broadcast, OTT or 4G/5G?
Real world deployments

The competition for viewers’ eyeballs and their disposable income has never been fiercer. Great picture quality is one weapon that service providers – especially broadcasters – can deploy to attract and retain viewers.

It’s true that millions of 4K ready TVs have been sold, but in practice most TVs sold before 2017 don’t have any support for HDR at all. Many different variants of HDR have also emerged in an attempt to offer higher quality coupled with some backwards compatibility with those early TVs, but broadcasters have been perhaps understandably reluctant to commit to producing 4K or HDR content with the costs of the ill-fated 3DTV still on their books.

This webinar looks at HDR in general and the different variants that have emerged. The drive for 4K, or even 8K, content and displays is contrasted with consumers’ willingness to watch full HD with HDR on the latest mobile phone displays…
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