Strategy for Romania’s transition to digital terrestrial television still not clear, say authorities

Romania committed to switch off the analogue television signal and make the transition to digital terrestrial television (DDTV) before June 17, 2015.

However, the authorities do not know when the strategy for this move will be approved by the government.

“We all wanted to discus this year about the transition to digital terrestrial television (DVB-T) and what are the steps, but we do not know unfortunately. I hope the strategy for the transition to DVB-T will be approved as soon as possible. The Authority (ed. note: ANCOM) is prepared including for starting off selection procedures, said Catalin Marinescu, president of ANCOM.

In total, five digital national multiplexes will be granted by ANCOM, one of which will work in the ultra-high frequency and will have to ensure fixed reception coverage of 90 percent of the population and 80 percent of the territory by December 31, 2016.

DTTV broadcasts land-based terrestrial signals, offering a better image quality, reduced use of spectrum and lower operating costs.

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