OFCOM has decided to allocate another chunk of spectrum to mobile.
http://www.seenit.co.uk/freeview-to-lose-700-mhz-frequency-to-help-push-mobile-broadband/
OFCOM expects DTT to last another decade or so. 
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"Freeview to lose 700 MHz frequency..."
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| Thu 20 Nov 2014 11:31:49 #1 |
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From Broadband:
Ofcom says it’s possible to replan the UK’s DTT frequencies without having a major impact on DTT coverage or the existing channel line-up. The regulator adds that it believes the change can take place without forcing channels to move to the more efficient DVB-T2 transmission standard.
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Under the plans DTT (Freeview) services would no longer be able to use spectrum between 694MHz and 790MHz. The six principal UK DTT multiplexes would be safeguarded, as would local TV services and the Northern Ireland multiplex. However, there are no guarantees for the Interim Multiplex, though licence holder Arqiva was made aware of this at its award.
http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2014/11/19/ofcom-backs-700mhz-dtt-switch/
| Thu 20 Nov 2014 11:44:18 #2 | -
So what happens when the new mobile networks in the 700 MHz range start causing interference in the ever shrinking Freeview spectrum? There is less and less wiggle room and there are bound to be some problems with reception as the multiplex frequency gets closer to 694 MHz.
| Thu 20 Nov 2014 12:03:20 #3 | -
According to OFCOM, retuning and (in some cases) new aerials may be needed.
The (likely) loss of the interim mux will cause more grief than reception problems, I should think.
| Thu 20 Nov 2014 12:12:36 #4 |
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