The Future of Audio Broadcasting in Germany: Digitalin Germany: DigitalDr. Ronald LorenzWrocław, 9.9.2016

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IntroductionRestart in 2011Restart in 2011Current statusOutlook

Platzhalter für KapitelüberschriftIntroductionHistory Start of Digital Audio Broadcasting in GermanyHistory – Start of Digital Audio Broadcasting in Germany

28 Feb 1949 – first European FM transmitter in Munich time to have something new …

DAB (developed within EUREKA-project) – start in Germany in 1995 – but …

• lack of devices, communication and programs which could gain attraction

• military usage >230 MHz strict (low) ERP-limits for CH12-blocks

• KEF stopped funding for DAB in 2009 (impact on public broadcasters!)• KEF stopped funding for DAB in 2009 (impact on public broadcasters!)

• some commercial broadcasters left platform when funding was stopped

DMB – mobile TV based on DAB, started in May 2006 (“Watcha”, L-Band) – but …

• transmission ended in 2008 – lack of devices, low acceptance, political decision for DVB-H (Brussels/EU COM) which started in Germany in 2007

Summary: “digital developments” were not very promising

DVB-H (Brussels/EU COM) which started in Germany in 2007

– and FM “too good” …

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Platzhalter für KapitelüberschriftRestart in 2011New System DAB+ and Decisions on SpectrumNew System DAB+ and Decisions on Spectrum

Broadcasters decision to restart with DAB+

• more efficient coding - more programs + data services (e.g. Journeline, Telem.), lower C/N

b t i d d• but: new receivers are needed

• Today 350 transmitters, about 50% with an ERP of 10kW (networks: PL3A, some PL1A )

Spectrum• National decision to use VHF band for DAB, only (GE06: 1 Layer DVB-T, 3 DAB)

(L-band: usage stopped in 2015, info-system for underground/U-Bahn in Berlin)

Start of first nationwide multiplex• Nationwide network planning and rollout in one hand

• ideally a single nationwide block (lower costs SFN gain) - but no such block in GE06

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• ideally a single nationwide block (lower costs, SFN gain) - but no such block in GE06

Platzhalter für KapitelüberschriftRestart in 2011Nationwide Multiplex (block 5C)Nationwide Multiplex (block 5C)

• Planning, decision and contracts in 2010/2011

• Implementation started in August 2011:

• Problem with 5A (PPDR below), so “switch” to 5C

• 31.08.2011: 27 transmitters• 30.04.2012: 32 transmitters• 31.12.2015: 85 transmitters

• 31.12.2016: 110 transmitters (planned)• in 2017: 120 transmitters (planned/contract)

• 31.7.2016: 93 transmitters

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today: 99

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Platzhalter für KapitelüberschriftCoverage and Audio ProgramsCurrent StatusCoverage and Audio Programs

Status January 2016:• Mobile coverage:

• 89,5 % area, 95 % population (77.8 mill.)• Indoor coverage:

• Almost nationwide coverage with at least 8,

• 71.8 % area, 81.7 % population (66.8 mill.)

in most cases 16 audio programs or more• Note: figure from Jan. 2016, now coverage extended

and minimum 13 programs (nationwide block)

Up to 8 audio programsUp to 16 audio programsUp to 23 audio programsUp to 33 audio programsUp to 33 audio programsUp to 44 audio programsMore than 44 audio programs

(Source: Institut für Rundfunktechnik /IRT Jan 2016)

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(Source: Institut für Rundfunktechnik /IRT, Jan. 2016)

Platzhalter für KapitelüberschriftConsumer Industry / ReceiversCurrent StatusConsumer Industry / Receivers

5.9.2016*: 12.6%/5 mill. HH have DAB+ receivers, 13.8% of inhabitants (9.5 mill.) use DAB+8 2 mill DAB+-receivers in market (note: 139 mill FM) about 3 mill in cars8.2 mill. DAB -receivers in market (note: 139 mill. FM), about 3 mill. in cars

* “Digitalisierungsbericht”, die medienanstalten ALM GbR, Presentation by TNS Infratest at IFA 2016

Sold devices in total: substantial growth in Germany (source: GfK)

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Switzerland

NorwayDenmark

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Platzhalter für KapitelüberschriftOutlook

Current developments are very promisingCu e t de e op e ts a e e y p o s g• Acceptance by consumers increasing• Growing variety of consumer devices + increasing # of devices sold, also in cars

increasing interest b broadcasters• increasing interest by broadcasters• ARD sees its audio broadcasting future clearly digital• Strong interest for a second nationwide multiplex national decision

Simulcast started years ago – and its end needs joined effort (>300 mill. FM devices!)

national VHF re-planning started (goal: 2 nationwide MUX, 3 state-wide and 2 regional)

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• Roadmap from “implementation” to “migration” is currently developed, e.g. about• political decisions on FM-frequencies which will be switched off• nationwide coverage with public programs• nationwide coverage with public programs• Importance of Smart-Radio initiative* (EBU) – e.g. migration may start if x% of

devices sold contain a DAB+-receiver

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* every devices sold in EBU-area should be able to receive analogue FM, terrestrial digital radio (DAB/DAB+, optional DRM/DRM+) and internet radio

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CONTACT Thank you very much for your

Dr. Ronald LorenzHead of Frequency Management and Planning Tools

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Erna-Scheffler-Str. 151103 Koeln Questions?Phone +49 221-7101-5420Mobile+49 171-5613016ronald.lorenz@media-broadcast.com

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Platzhalter für KapitelüberschriftConsumer Industry / ReceiversCurrent StatusConsumer Industry / Receivers

Big variety of devices - small kitchen radios, car radios, mobile devices, high-end hi-fi etc.

Sold devices/month: similar cycles, numbers are increasing (source: GfK)

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Platzhalter für KapitelüberschriftConsumer / CoverageCurrent StatusConsumer / Coverage

Coverage can be checked via Internet:http://digitalradio de/index php/de/empfangneuhttp://digitalradio.de/index.php/de/empfangneu• Input: ZIP-code/city result: coverage (Indoor/Mobile) and audio programs

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