SIDSA demonstrates DVB-H mobile TV platform at IBC

It will broadcast seven TV channels from (POD 245) providing the DVB-H signal for the IPTV/Mobile Zone

The DVB-H mobile TV platform will distribute both free-to-air and encrypted TV content to the entire IBC exhibition area. SIDSA will provide and operate the platform through its POLAR PLUS Headend. The demonstration aims to show interoperability among all DVB-H-enabled devices for CBMS and OMA BCAST

SIDSA, an International DVB technology provider, announced plans to provide and operate a DVB-H platform at the upcoming IBC show. The company has been selected by the IBC organisation to operate, through its POLAR PLUS Headend – which is compliant with DVB standards – the mobile TV platform from its 245 booth (IPTV/Mobile Zone), proving once again that its DVB-H technology solutions are in the forefront of the industry.

The DVB-H platform will cover the entire IBC exhibition area, and will broadcast seven channels: BBC1, BBC2, BBC News24, BBC4, BBC3, Cbeebies and CBBC. They will be distributed free-to-air using the CBMS and OMA BCAST standards, although some will be encrypted in collaboration with a third party.

The aim of the demonstration platform is to show interoperability among the different DVB-H enabled devices that are going to be shown during the IBC and to make clear that DVB-H mobile TV transmissions are currently a reality. Moreover, SIDSA has enriched its POLAR PLUS platform with a new added-value by including the OMA BCAST solution. This experience comes at a time when several countries have already launched commercial DVB-H services, such as Italy and the Russian Federation, and some others are preparing for their launch.

There will be demonstration terminals to follow the broadcasts of the DVB-H platform which can be also watched at SIDSA’s booth (245 IPTV/Mobile Zone) working in a live environment where visitors will be able to learn how Polar Plus works.

POLAR PLUS meets all DVB standards and is the smallest and the most interoperable platform in the market. It includes all the necessary equipment for the service – Headend with the ESG (the Electronic Service Guide) and Conditional Access System- to enable DVB-H mobile TV broadcasts, including free and pay-TV services.