Italy - Regulation and Spectrum - History
15.10.2012
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 .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
02.09.2008
The Italian Media Authority has approved official regulations for Eureka 147 digital radio, 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. National and local multiplexes must carry at least five radio stations each, offering a wide choice of programmes and services. The licence period for content providers is 12 years and for network operators 20 years.
18.01.2008
The Italian Media Authority has approved official regulations for DAB bringing an experimental phase to an end and paving the way for the creation of a successful DAB market. DAB Digital Radio licences and authorisations will be issued initially to existing FM licence holders, with remaining spectrum available for new entrants. National and local multiplexes must carry at least five radio stations each, offering a wide choice of programmes and services. The licence period for content providers is 12 years and for network operators 20 years.