Bulgaria - Regulation and Spectrum - History
19.07.2018
In July 2017 The Bulgarian Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) announced it will work with the country’s Council for Electronic Media (CEM) to form an official policy document concerning the adoption of DAB+ digital radio. This is to address ongoing requests by Bulgarian broadcasters for the authorisation of DAB+ to meet additional spectrum demands. An inter-ministerial working group has been created with representatives of CRC and CEM, to work on preparing an official document and state policy.
The aim of the process is to ensure efficient use of radio spectrum and to create the conditions for a competitive broadcast industry. The process also aims to evaluate the social and economic benefits of launching digital services.
The first aspect will involve testing the operation of a DAB+ network, with the second evaluating the quality of transmissions compared to analogue. The process will address the lack of licensed content and long-term strategy for digital radio in Bulgaria.
The exact distribution of DAB+ frequencies will depend on the type and quality of networks, whether national, regional or local.
Interested parties have until July 25 to submit their comments.
CRC Mission
The Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) implements the state sector policy in the field of telecommunications and postal services. CRC is a specialized independent state authority, entrusted with the functions of regulation and control over the carrying out of the electronic communications. In the context of equity and transparency and in compliance with the Bulgarian legislation, CRC strives to promote the competition of the telecommunications markets in the country. The national regulator proceeds, aiming at the increase of the sector investments, the new communications technologies’ development and the protection of the end-users in Bulgaria.
17.05.2017
CRC Mission
The Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) implements the state sector policy in the field of telecommunications and postal services. CRC is a specialized independent state authority, entrusted with the functions of regulation and control over the carrying out of the electronic communications. In the context of equity and transparency and in compliance with the Bulgarian legislation, CRC strives to promote the competition of the telecommunications markets in the country. The national regulator proceeds, aiming at the increase of the sector investments, the new communications technologies’ development and the protection of the end-users in Bulgaria.