Regulation News

Peru to choose digital TV standard in Q1 2009
Sep 30, 2008 – Peru's Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones (MCT) will choose a digital TV standard for the country in the first quarter of 2009, based on the recommendation of the Multi-sector Commission which is due to report by the end of this year.
News categories: Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones, Digital TV, Peru, Regulation, Terrestrial

China Digital TV Obtains Sales License from the Chinese Encryption Authority
Sep 26, 2008 – China Digital TV Holding (NYSE: STV) has announced that it has successfully obtained a sales license from the Chinese national encryption authority, the State Cryptography Administration (SCA).
News categories: China Digital TV Holding, Cable TV, China, Conditional Access, Content Protection, Regulation

Australia - Legislation and research to advance digital TV switchover
Sep 24, 2008 – The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy has announced milestones in Australia's Digital TV revolution. The 2008 Broadcasting Bill will ensure that a phased approach to analog switch-off is completed in 2013.
News categories: Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Australia, Digital TV, Regulation, Terrestrial

Brazil - Anatel authorises Oi satellite TV
Sep 16, 2008 – The Board of Directors of Brazil's Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações (Anatel) has given approval for Oi to undertake the provision of TV by satellite (DTH) across the country.
News categories: Anatel, Oi, Brazil, Digital TV, Regulation, Satellite

France - HD/H.264 tuner for ≥66cm TV sets as of 1 December 2009
Sep 9, 2008 – TV manufacturers are required to include an MPEG-4 AVC HD tuner in all television sets sized 66cm (26 inches) and above as of 1 December 2009.
News categories: Digital TV, France, Regulation, Smart TV, Terrestrial

Korea - KT, LG Dacom and Hanaro Telecom Granted IPTV Service Rights
Sep 8, 2008 – Korea's three leading communication service providers (KT, LG Dacom and Hanaro Telecom) have won the right to provide IPTV services. Commercial IPTV services are expected to begin next month.
News categories: Korea Communications Commission, Digital TV, IPTV, Korea, Regulation

China - Six More CMMB Terminals Certified By SARFT
Aug 28, 2008 – China's State Administration of Radio Film and Television (SARFT) has released the results of its second round of certification for China Multimedia Mobile Broadcasting (CMMB) terminals.
News categories: SARFT, China, Digital TV, Mobile, Regulation

Oman - Public Consultation on Digital Video Broadcasting-Handheld (DVB-H)
Aug 23, 2008 – Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is in the process of developing regulation for the introduction of DVB-H Technology and is seeking, through a Public Consultation, written comments from interested parties.
News categories: Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Mobile, Oman, Regulation

India - Cabinet approves Guidelines for Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Services
Aug 21, 2008 – India's Cabinet has given its approval to the guidelines for provisioning of IPTV services and also its approval to amend the policy guidelines for downlinking of TV channels allowing broadcasters to provide content to IPTV service providers.
News categories: Digital TV, India, IPTV, Regulation, Satellite