4G could interfere with digital TV

[Jonathan]

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13633790

This BBC article says ofcom have realised that the 4G (the next mobile broadband) spectrum is too close to digital TV spectrum, so there may be interference.

I find it strange ofcom only realised this recently, long after they had planned the spectrum reorganisation (after the analogue TV is switched off, leaving empty spectrum).

The obvious solution is to get rid of digital TV and just do it over the internet (ya know like TVCatchup).

But the 4G spectrum is only being sold to networks in 2012 (america already ahve 4G networks, and well South Korea are light years ahead of us), well thats what the government is planning, so you can bet they'll start in 2013, and it will only reach consumers in late 2014.

Anyone else think that we should just pay for one network that can do everything than paying for many different networks each with their own [expensive] equipment, ie get rid of TV, radio, and cable and replace them all with 4G, leaving only one network to be upgraded, instead of 4.

[TVC_H4U]

The obvious solution is to get rid of digital TV and just do it over the internet (ya know like TVCatchup).

Hurray, lol!

Yes get rid of every niche (limited) specification. Just ensure that broadband network and broadband on mobiles (4G) is good then you can do anything over a good internet connection.

I think its a bit silly of ofcom not checking interference between technology in early stages. I dont use "freeview digital tv" so I hope 4G interferers with it and not the other way around.

[Belladonic]

IPTV will (I predict) become the norm for TV delivery. It makes sense of having Internet TV's. It's all a bit of a 'fad' for now, but as more and more take up of devices aimed at centralising household media services occurs, then the higher the demand for streaming services in hi-quality and more. It's then only a matter of time surely before IPTV becomes the standard way of delivering media. But of course, not until there is 98% stability at a defined speed wherever you are in UK!

[mariafranklin]

The obvious solution is to get rid of digital TV and just do it over the internet (ya know like TVCatchup).

It sounds good that TV catchup is providing the live TV Channels.I have seen a lot of people watching the live TV on the TV Catchup and they are enjoying the online TV.Moreover, the other services are also available like virgin or sky.I just like to watch it on the Tv catchup.It sounds good that Tv catchup is providing the good channels online.

[toti]

lol does this mean we will now need a micro filter like device attacked to our new mobiles? har har.

They should just do what they do in Denmark. Every house (well the majority) I believe has 2 connections inbound.

1 x RJ45 for IP (Internet, VOIP and Telly) and a Coax from cable companies like UPC...

The true reason why ADSL 2+ even exists was to support telly over IP... Makes me wonder why the government allows that but makes it SO hard for people to broadcast over it. I guess it's an old case of monopolies like BBC throwing their toys outta the cot.

I'd be FAR happier paying my TV license to a company like TVC which so far gives a better service than all other telecoms companies.

At least I don't speak to people in Asia called Mary, Jane and Mark LOL!!

[tartist]

I used to work with some IEE guys who worked on the development of technical standards. They were sh1t hot and debated every tiny technical detail. When the broadcast spectrum was being designed they, or their opposite numbers specialising in broadcast frequencies, would easily have spotted such a gaff at an early stage. It sounds like Ofcom hasn't been paying enough attention.

[TVC_Colwal]

lol does this mean we will now need a micro filter like device attacked to our new mobiles? har har.

They should just do what they do in Denmark. Every house (well the majority) I believe has 2 connections inbound.

1 x RJ45 for IP (Internet, VOIP and Telly) and a Coax from cable companies like UPC...

The true reason why ADSL 2+ even exists was to support telly over IP... Makes me wonder why the government allows that but makes it SO hard for people to broadcast over it. I guess it's an old case of monopolies like BBC throwing their toys outta the cot.

I'd be FAR happier paying my TV license to a company like TVC which so far gives a better service than all other telecoms companies.

At least I don't speak to people in Asia called Mary, Jane and Mark LOL!!

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[happycabbage]

Ttvcatchup.com समर्थन में आपका स्वागत है, हम आपको कैसे मदद कर सकते हैं

Thanks for that Mary!

[toti]

lol! Dunno what he said... it's all greek to me.. errrr... hindi LOL

These have always made me laugh... Maybe that's why I was banned from the talk talk forums recently HAHA:







I think there's more, but I don't particularly want to overwhelm this thread... Just thought it'd give you a titter and cheer up your days :-) You know, take off the edge of your day of being on the phone with some form of tech support or another from another corner of the world :-)