Thirteen international broadcasting groups started the future of broadcast TV initiative...
Thirteen international broadcasting groups started the future of broadcast TV initiative at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, member European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said Thursday. “Participants want to facilitate the evolution of broadcasting technology to ensure its long term viability…
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and relevance.” As in the U.S., where broadcasters have said terrestrial TV complements wireless service but won’t be replaced by it, the initiative is stressing the import of both technologies. “Neither technology alone will be able to meet future demand for wireless media,” EBU Director Lieven Vermaele said. Goals include developing standards for next-generation terrestrial broadcast systems that are “maximizing the efficient use of spectrum” and standardization of technologies such as DVB, ATSC and ARIB, EBU said (http://xrl.us/bm4hj4).