1 Digital Terrestrial Television in Italy: state of the art and current regulatory issues Sarajevo, 30 March 2006.

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1 Digital Terrestrial Television in Italy: state of the art and current regulatory issues Sarajevo, 30 March 2006

2 Summary Specificity of Italian broadcasting context The regulatory model for transition The state of the art of DTT Main regulatory issues

3 Some country peculiarities Overcrowded frequency spectrum A simulcast/switch-off transition model not viable Very strong duopoly in the terrestrial market Incumbent terrestrial broadcasters first perception of DTT as a threat rather than an opportunity Large number of local broadcasters Small-medium enterprises not ready to face the challenges of digital transition

4 Regulatory objectives to be achieved Transition to be led by terrestrial incumbent operators In order to support the transition they have to maintain their leadership role Create opportunities for alternative content providers: So to foster competition and pluralism Free-to-air to be the dominant business model : DTT to be complementary to other digital platform DTT to provide a universal service for TV in the digital age

5 Summary Specificity of italian broadcasting context The regulatory model for transition The state of the art of DTT Main regulatory issues

6 Key features of the regulatory model Frequencies trading: as it is the only way to rapidly allow the start up of DTT; Fragmentation of the value chain: Different authorization for network operator (manages the network and the frequencies) and content provider (the editor of the channels). It should encourage new editors to enter the TV business; capacity managed by network operators, free to establish their business model and the channels to carry on their multiplexes; very early switch off date (2008): as it is the only real lever to push the broadcaster to start up DTT and make investment in the network. Law 66 (2001) + AGCOM code (2001) broadcasting act

7 The transition to “ all digital ” Existing analogue broadcasters, may acquire infrastructure/frequencies through the “trading”, and apply for DTT provisional authorization as network operators The “experimental” authorization will be valid until switch off As of May 2004 those who have been authorized for experimentation may apply for a proper network operator licence. Licence will be issued to those who have reached 50% population coverage Terrestrial analogue broadcaster not applying for a licence as DTT network operator will lose their capacity after switch off After 2008 (switch-off) available capacity will be granted to existing licensees or other applicants. Transition driven by existing broadcasters

8 The business model Capacity assigned “by multiplex” to network operators; Network operators negotiate with content providers and independent channels access to their broadcasting capacity; No threshold to ownership of networks; National networks can carry local content and local networks can carry national content; No indications/obligations as far as the revenue model is concerned. Interaction between content providers and network operators left to market dynamics

9 Pluralism and competition 40% of the capacity of RAI and Mediaset reserved to independent content provider 1/3 of total capacity reserved to local broadcasters Media concentration rules on content editors: Same content provider cannot be granted authorization to broadcast more than 20% of digital television programmes Rules to facilitate access to networks for independent content providers Access to be granted by network operator to independent content providers on FTND conditions Should available capacity be not adequate to guarantee access to all requests, AGCOM has issued specific rules to guarantee access to independent content providers of “particular value” Special attention to “access rules” and concentration issues

10 Public Service Broadcaster RAI has to acquire capacity through frequency trading as the other One multiplex is reserved for RAI after the switch off (law 66) for public service purposes 2004 broadcasting Act: Obligation for the PBS (RAI) to invest in digital terrestrial television developing two multiplex: 50% of the population by January % of the population by January 2005 Yet no additional financial resources are assigned to PSB for the development of DTT A leading role involving specific obligations for the PSB

11 Summary Specificity of italian broadcasting context The regulatory model for transition State of the art of DTT Main regulatory issues

12 Active multiplexes and their coverage 6 active national multiplexes carrying approximately 28 TV programs Coverage has by far exceeded the 50% of population required by the law Investments of broadcasters indicate their commitment to the new platform

13 Launch of pay per view services January 2005: pay-per-view services launched on DTT Anonymous pre-paid card No customer management required 3-4 euro per event Soccer/boxing/car racing already available Mediaset is introducing also fiction/ live concerts and other entertainment Great impact on DTT penetration curve Mediaset alone has sold 1.6 mln cards in 2005 generating 80 mln €

14 Growth of DTT penetration Subsidies to families to purchase receiver (150€ / 70€) Attractive content: premium sport content is definitely a driver Top-up TV business model: FTA + PPV Key factors:

15 Evolution of TV reception patterns Analogue terrestrial DTH DTT Cable/FTTH

16 Trends and current issues (1/2) Mediaset and Telecom Italia have acquired a second multiplex; mediaset is acquiring a third one New players have entered the market: “L’espresso” group has acquired a national analogue network (Rete A) to enter the broadcasting business and become a network operator Consolidation of existing network operators Mediaset has acquired pre-emption broadcasting rights for soccer championship starting 2007 for DTT and other platforms PPV : originally limited to soccer is now used for other kind of content (including big brother): DTT may become in the next future the major platform for distribution of PPV events. content and business models

17 Trends and current issues (2/2) H3G mobile telecom operator is acquiring frequencies to launch a mobile TV offer using DVBH technology New services DVB-H: an extension of DVB-T technology that allows broadcasting service to mobile equipment. Mobile operators see it as a complement to the unicast services delivered on the UMTS platform Business model will be based on the distribution of pay-tv packages: simulcast of existing traditional channels plus ad hoc content Low cost of these services will likely push a mass adoption in the next few years.

18 Summary Specificity of Italian broadcasting context The regulatory model for transition The state of the art of DTT Major regulatory challenges in the next future

19 Switch off “Island” switch off model: Sardinia and Val d’Aosta will be the first regions to become all-digital in July of this year - - subsidies to encourage the adoption of DTT have been maintained for the two regions - Local broadcasters may be an issue

20 Implementation of frequencies plan Issues: - current network architecture is not compatible with the original frequency plan as it is the result of the frequency trading; - interference problems and very different coverage of existing DTT networks Definition of the implementation program of the digital plan relocation of mast and sites according to the plan reorganization and rationalization of the frequencies used AGCOM role

21 Digital dividend and new services Issues: Some of the spectrum released after switch off might be used for advanced services different from traditional TV Mobile television (DVB-H) High definition TV AGCOM has launched a consultation process and is getting ready to issue regulation to allow start up of mobile TV services. Regulation will concern: - allocation of capacity; - licensing instruments and obligations of the licensees - pluralism and media concentration issues

22 Pluralism and competition Transition to DTT may not naturally lead to a balanced market structure: major competitive concern: as network operator RAI and Mediaset are a gatekeeper for independent content providers seeking access to the terrestrial platform Facilitate access to DTT networks for independent content providers thus creating a pluralistic and fully competitive market. 40% of RAI, Mediaset and Telecom Italia capacity reserved to independent content providers AGCOM will issue additional criteria according to which independent content providers will be selected AGCOM role:

23 Electronic Program Guide Lack of a single EPG due to multiplicity of network operators: each network op. has its own EPG including only channels carried on their mux Monitor respect of access rules to EPG established by the new regulatory framework possibly encourage the creation of an independent service provider offering a common EPG service in the interest of the final users and the market operators AGCOM role