Strategy of the Republic of Slovenia for the digital switchover

STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA FOR THE SWITCHOVER FROM ANALOGUE TO DIGITALBROADCASTINGObjectivesTo enable the digital broadcasting of new programmes, transmit using abetter quality technique, using the spectrum for other servicesMeasures Operators DeadlineTo decide on the allocation offrequency bands for the use ofmobile television and two-waynetworksImplementation of tenders andallocation of frequencies forthird and fourth multiplexesallocation of rights tofrequencies for the coverage ofsmaller geographical regions, tolocal TV programme providersImplementation of tendersand allocation of frequenciesfor the two multiplexes ofmobile televisionImplementation of tendersand allocation of frequenciesfor two-way networks(broadband networks).Co-financing network settingon the areas lackingcommercial interest –implementation of tenderMG DEK, APEK the end of 2010APEK start of 2011APEK start of 2011APEK 2011APEK 2011MG DEK 2011-2012During this period, the withdrawal of analogue transmitters willrelease the frequency spectrum, and it will be possible to establishcomplete third, fourth and all other digital networks, depending onsupply and demand.During this period, it will be possible to ensure several options for the needsof additional TV programmes, programmes in high definition technique, andmobile television.This period will require final coordination of the national spectrumplan and – within the framework of European frequency-spectrumpolicy and on the basis of such new coordination – determination ofthe spectrum dividend. Joint coordination and agreement will be50