New Zealand - Regulation and Spectrum - History
04.04.2017
Key features of regulation for digital radio in New Zealand;
- Band III
The introduction of digital radio services is dependent on spectrum availability, government policy and industry
requirements. Spectrum in VHF Band III will become unused when analogue television services are switched off in late 2013 and Government will address potential uses of this spectrum some time thereafter. Analogue FM spectrum is mainly utilised in major cities, but the extent of further demand for broadcasting services and industry views on technology and timing of any widespread digital radio services are unclear.
The government has made no decisions on the allocation of spectrum for DAB. It is anticipated that therew will be more focus on this by the MBIE in 2015/2016. The current trial uses Band III.
29.09.2014
Key features of regulation for digital radio in New Zealand;
- Band III
The introduction of digital radio services is dependent on spectrum availability, government policy and industry
requirements. Spectrum in VHF Band III will become unused when analogue television services are switched off in late 2013 and Government will address potential uses of this spectrum some time thereafter. Analogue FM spectrum is mainly utilised in major cities, but the extent of further demand for broadcasting services and industry views on technology and timing of any widespread digital radio services are unclear.
The government has made no decisions on the allocation of spectrum for DAB. It is anticipated that therew will be more focus on this by the MBIE in 2015/2016/ The current trial uses Band III.
27.11.2013
Key features of regulation for digital radio in New Zealand;
- Band III
The introduction of digital radio services is dependent on spectrum availability, government policy and industry
requirements. Spectrum in VHF Band III will become unused when analogue television services are switched off in late 2013 and Government will address potential uses of this spectrum some time thereafter. Analogue FM spectrum is mainly utilised in major cities, but the extent of further demand for broadcasting services and industry views on technology and timing of any widespread digital radio services are unclear.