Monday 22 October 2007

Ofcom Discussions

In the Ofcom Annual Lecture, delivered last week, Ofcom Chief Executive Ed Richards said: “In terms of the DDR [Digital Dividend Review], we have yet to reach a conclusion, although, to date, we have not been persuaded of the argument that the best way to maximise the social and economic benefit of the released spectrum is simply to gift some or all of the released spectrum to broadcasters.”

Richards stressed that Ofcom was continuing to work with broadcasters to ensure that the spectrum was used in the most efficient manner possible. He talked of the possibility of HD services on Freeview, using existing capacity, towards the end of 2009. (for more see here)

We will keep an eye out for more information on the DDR and let you know what we think!

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