Evolution of Broadcast Content Distribution (eBook)

Roland Beutler studied Physics at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, and went on to receive a Ph.D. in Mathematical Physics from the Max-Planck-Institute for Metal Physics, also in Stuttgart. Between 1995 and 1996 he worked at the Università degli Studi di Lecce, Italy, under a Fellowship of the European Commission on nonlinear dynamical systems. In 1993 he joined SWR to work in the frequency planning department and is currently responsible for strategy of programme distribution.Dr Beutler has been participating in EBU Technical activities for more than 10 years and has chaired several EBU groups dealing with the future of radio. He was chair of the Strategic Programmes on “Terrestrial Broadcasting” and on “Cooperative Terrestrial Networks”. Currently he acts as chairman for the Strategic Programme on “Future Distribution Strategies”. Roland Beutler is also involved in ITU and CEPT work and has been responsible for several of their working groups. He participated in WRC-12, WRC-15 and RRC-06 and was heavily involved in the preparation of the latter conference. Moreover, he has published several articles and  four books on frequency and network planning for digital terrestrial broadcasting systems, the Digital Dividend and broadcast content distribution.

1 Introduction2 The Broadcasting Ecosystem3 Distribution Options3.1 Broadcasting Networks3.1.1 Terrestrial Broadcasting Networks3.1.2 Cable Networks3.1.3 Satellite Networks3.2 Broadband Networks3.2.1 Over-The-Top and Managed Services3.2.2 Fixed Broadband Networks3.2.3 Mobile Broadband Networks3.2.4 WiFi Networks3.2.5 Content Distribution Networks4 Regulatory Framework4.1 Spectrum Regulation4.1.1 ITU4.1.2 Regional Organizations4.1.2.1 CEPT4.1.2.2 CITEL4.1.2.3 APT4.1.3 National Regulatory Authorities4.1.4 European Commission4.2 Content Regulation4.2.1 The European Regulatory Framework4.2.2 Net Neutrality5 Changing Habits and Expectations5.1 Extension of Services5.2 New Types of Devices5.3 Usage Environments5.4 New Trends6 Technology Developments6.1 Broadcasting Technologies6.1.1 DVB-Project6.1.2 ATSC 3.06.1.3 FOBTV6.2 Mobile Broadband Technologies6.2.1 eMBMS6.2.2 TV Enhancements for LTE6.3 5G6.4 Hybrid Broadband Networks7 Scope of Broadcasting7.1 Public Service Broadcasting7.2 Distribution Requirements of PSBs8 Strategic Considerations8.1 Basic Observations8.2 Use Cases8.3 Usage Patterns8.4 Analysis of the Value Chain8.5 Business Arrangements8.6 Distribution Costs8.7 Assessment of Distribution Options9 Broadcasting in Uncharted WatersReferencesList of FiguresList of TablesList of AcronymsIndex