Italy - Regulation and Spectrum - History

01.10.2013

Key features of regulation for digital radio in Italy are;

  • Band III possibly some L-Band
  • DAB+/DMB licenses are issued to existing FM license holders
  • National and local multiplexes must carry at least five radio stations each
  • The license period for content providers is 12 years and 20 for network operators
  • City state Vatican in Rome is transmitting in both Band III and L-Band
  • DAB+ building is focused on highways for uninterrupted reception
  • Idea of one network operator is considered

Late in 2009, the Council for the Authority of Communications approved regulation setting out steps for the future roll out of digital radio across Italy. Broadcasters can opt for DAB, DAB+ or DMB and the regulation allows for the migration of services from analogue to digital. It provides clear regulation on coverage, networks for national services, spectrum allocation for services, local coverage and rules on simulcasting and new content.

There will be one national network for the public broadcaster, RAI, and two national networks for commercial radio. Space will be available for local radio stations and the network operator will be given additional capacity to provide data services.

The Italian Media Authority has approved official regulations for DAB/DAB+, bringing an experimental phase to an end and paving the way for the creation of a successful digital radio market.

Licences and authorisations will be issued initially to existing FM licence holders, with remaining spectrum available for new entrants.

Each radio station has the right of using 72 CUs of a multiplex for its programs. The licence period for content providers is 12 years and for network operators 20 years. In Italy channels 10 and 12 of Band III, channel 13 and the L-Band will be used for regular digital radio service.

08.03.2013

Late in 2009, the Council for the Authority of Communications approved regulation setting out steps for the future roll out of digital radio across Italy. Broadcasters can opt for DAB, DAB+ or DMB and the regulation allows for the migration of services from analogue to digital. It provides clear regulation on coverage, networks for national services, spectrum allocation for services, local coverage and rules on simulcasting and new content.

There will be one national network for the public broadcaster, RAI, and two national networks for commercial radio. Space will be available for local radio stations and the network operator will be given additional capacity to provide data services.

The Italian Media Authority has approved official regulations for DAB/DAB+, bringing an experimental phase to an end and paving the way for the creation of a successful digital radio market.

Licences and authorisations will be issued initially to existing FM licence holders, with remaining spectrum available for new entrants. Each radio station has the right of using 72 CUs of a multiplex for its programs. The licence period for content providers is 12 years and for network operators 20 years. In Italy channels 10 and 12 of Band III, channel 13 and the L Band will be used for regular digital radio service.

17.10.2012

Late in 2009, the Council for the Authority of Communications approved regulation setting out steps for the future roll out of digital radio across Italy. Broadcasters can opt for DAB, DAB+ or DMB and the regulation allows for the migration of services from analogue to digital. It provides clear regulation on coverage, networks for national services, spectrum allocation for services, local coverage and rules on simulcasting and new content.

There will be one national network for the public broadcaster, RAI, and two national networks for commercial radio . Space will be available for local radio stations and the network operator will be given additional capacity to provide data services.m The Italian Media Authority has approved official regulations for DAB/DAB+, bringing an experimental phase to an end and paving the way for the creation of a successful digital radio market .

Licences and authorisations will be issued initially to existing FM licence holders, with remaining spectrum available for new entrants. Each radio station has the right of using 72 CUs of a multiplex for its programs. The licence period for content providers is 12 years and for network operators 20 years.