The report examines the potential futures of the 470-694 MHz band through four possible post-2030 scenarios:
Scenario 1 ‘Status Quo’
Scenario 2 ‘Flexible Use’
Scenario 3 ‘IMT600 band plan’
Scenario 4 ‘Transition to IPTV’
The scenarios reflect the dynamic nature of this band, including possible demand changes amongst incumbent and potential stakeholders, including Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT), its three key stakeholders: Mobile, Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE) and Mobile. Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT).
Since the report was launched, significant developments have taken place internationally – including the publication of EU’s the Radio Spectrum Policy Group Opinion on WRC-23. has published its opinion on WRC-23, with the future designation of the UHF band being an item on the agenda.
Given that some scenarios in the report suggest would require a change of usage for the band, the UK Spectrum Policy Forum is hosting a hybrid roundtable session to allow interested stakeholders to discuss the findings and scenearios presented in the this report.
The report recognises that each scenario holds the potential for costs and harms to society as well as benefits. Therefore, the discussion will not just include the spectrum implications, but a wide-range of aspects, such as financial, social and cultural.
The roundtable will be conducted under Chatham House rule.
After a keynote opening speech from Kenneth Concanon, CPG PTD Chair & CEPT coordinator for WRC-23 AI 1.5, each scenario will receive a 30 minute slot. Speakers from each of the major stakeholder groups will have five minutes to present their position, and there will be 15 minutes to discuss each scenario with the stakeholders and the audience.
Speakers
Kenneth Concannon
CPG PTD Chair & CEPT coordinator for WRC-23 AI 1.5
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Sophie James
Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, techUK
Sophie James
Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, techUK
Sophie James is Head of Programme for Communications Infrastructure and Services at techUK, and oversees the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Sophie was promoted to Head having been Programme Manager for Communications Infrastructure and Services, leading techUK's telecoms activities, engagement and policy development. Previously, Sophie was Programme Assistant across a variety of areas including the Broadband Stakeholder Group, Central Government, Financial Services and Communications Infrastructure programmes.
Prior to joining techUK, Sophie completed a masters in Film Studies at University College London; her dissertation examined US telecoms policy relating to net neutrality and content distribution.
Manuel joined techUK in February 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for the UK Spectrum Policy Forum and Satellite.
A journalist by training, he has written extensively about spectrum since 2018 for PolicyTracker. Manuel has a MSc in International Politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. In his spare time he is currently trying to set up a supperclub.
Programme Assistant, Central Government, Digital Connectivity Forum, Comms Infrastructure, UK SPF, techUK
Julia Ofori-Addo
Programme Assistant, Central Government, Digital Connectivity Forum, Comms Infrastructure, UK SPF, techUK
Julia Ofori-Addo supports the Digital Connectivity Forum and a range of techUK Market Programmes such as; Central Government, Communications Infrastructure and Services and the UK Spectrum Policy Forum with the secretariat and event support, research and communication.
Julia is a bilingual – German and English native. Prior to joining techUK, Julia worked as an IT Team Administrator at Interxion Ltd (data center) supporting and coordinating teams with the Incident Management Protocols (IMP), auditing and reporting procedures and processes and assisting senior management with various secretarial/administrative duties. She has exceptional experience in handling and updating in-house database systems and a proven track record of demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
Julia is a graduate at the University of Kent with a BSc in Computer Science and Business Administration. In her personal time, she enjoys current affairs discussions, going to the gym and travelling.
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