Evolution of Broadcast Content Distribution

142 Pages·2017·2.237 MB·English

by  Roland Beutler (auth.)

Roland Beutler
Evolution of
Broadcast
Content
Distribution
Evolution of Broadcast Content Distribution

Roland Beutler
Evolution of Broadcast
Content Distribution
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RolandBeutler
Südwestrundfunk(SWR)
Stuttgart,Germany
ISBN978-3-319-45972-1 ISBN978-3-319-45973-8 (eBook)
DOI10.1007/978-3-319-45973-8
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Acknowledgments
New ideas and insights thrive and prosper on vibrant and inspiring exchange of
views.TheFDSprojectgroupattheEBUwasagreatenvironmenttolookatbroad-
castingfromadifferentperspectivewhichpavedthewaytonewunderstanding.
Iamverygratefultoallcolleaguesfortheirengagement,enthusiasmandpassion.
MyspecialthanksgotoDarkoforallhissupport,backingandhelptofindtheright
directionoverthelastyears.
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Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................. 1
2 TheBroadcastingEcosystem ............................................... 5
3 DistributionOptions......................................................... 11
3.1 BroadcastingNetworks................................................. 11
3.1.1 TerrestrialBroadcastingNetworks............................. 11
3.1.2 CableNetworks................................................. 15
3.1.3 SatelliteNetworks .............................................. 17
3.2 BroadbandNetworks.................................................... 19
3.2.1 Over-the-TopandManagedServices.......................... 23
3.2.2 FixedBroadbandNetworks .................................... 25
3.2.3 MobileBroadbandNetworks................................... 26
3.2.4 WiFiNetworks.................................................. 28
3.2.5 ContentDistributionNetworks................................. 29
4 RegulatoryFramework ..................................................... 33
4.1 SpectrumRegulation.................................................... 34
4.1.1 InternationalTelecommunicationsUnion ..................... 34
4.1.2 RegionalOrganizations......................................... 37
4.1.3 NationalRegulatoryAuthorities............................... 41
4.1.4 EuropeanCommission ......................................... 42
4.2 ContentRegulation...................................................... 43
4.2.1 TheEuropeanRegulatoryFramework......................... 45
4.2.2 NetNeutrality................................................... 48
5 ChangingHabitsandExpectations ........................................ 55
5.1 ExtensionofServices................................................... 56
5.2 NewTypesofDevices .................................................. 62
5.3 UsageEnvironments.................................................... 64
5.4 NewTrendsfortheBroadcastingSector............................... 66
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