Asia
India
2022-2024: Tech demonstrations at IMC and BES events
2025: Proposal to run trial on national broadcast network
Indonesia
2024: Initial meeting led by Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) to define next steps towards trial in 2025
China
2023: Chengdu pilot project with live TV and public warning messages
2023: Global 5G Broadcast Summit Forum hosted by GATIS
2025: Extending to phase 2 with additional sites and additional states
Malaysia
2024: Malaysian Technical Standards Forum released future broadcasting study report setting the stage for 5G Broadcast
2024: Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) organized 5G Broadcast test-bed facility session with BNOs, MNOS, device manufacturers in preparation of large scale trial in 2025
Americas
Mexico
2024: First demo with Moto Edge phones in Mexico City
2025: Larger trial covering center area of Mexico City
United States of America
2023: First experimental 5G Broadcast in Boston by XGN using existing infrastructure with no change in frequency, antenna, power output
2024-2025: XGN moved to Phase 2 and added three additional stations with experimental license to test SFN, emergency notifications, road sign update for emergency, first responder communication and channel bonding
Brazil
2023: Multi-angle 5G Broadcast demo during Rio Open
2024: Demo at Set Expo in collaboration between Claro, Globo, Motorola, Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm
Colombia
2020-2021: Delivery of TV and Radio with Rel-14 5G broadcast trial deployment in Santiago de Tolu
2024: In lab demonstration of 5G Broadcast combined with ISDB-T waveform
Europe
2023: EU broadcasters signed MoU for 5G Broadcast for collaboration
2024: European 5G Broadcast Handset Taskforce released 5G Broadcast receiver profile for Europe
UK
2022: 5G VISTA project to study how 5G Broadcast could enable multi-angle HD streams with interactivity in stadiums
France
2024: large scale trial by TDF during Olympics using Xiaomi phones
2025: Additional tests for hybrid tests, interactivity, signal optimizations
2028: TDF considering rolling out 5G Broadcast
Spain
2022-2023: 5G Broadcast demonstrations at ISA and MWC shows with Cellnex Telecom
2025: 5G Broadcast trial in Valencia
Italy
2018: First field trial in Aosta during Europe championship
2022: Demo on phones during Eurovision contest
2023: Test bed and field trials
2024-2025: Pre-commercial phase with live signal in 5 major cities
Germany
2024: Live signal in 5 cities for advanced tests using Xiaomi phones and Qualcomm reference designs 2026: Vantage Towers is planning to start commercial deployment
2027: MediaBroadcast is planning to start commercial service
Estonia
2023: Tested 5G Broadcast at Crevex 2023
2025: Further tests for alert functionality with integration to cell broadcast for news and critical updates
Czech Republic
2022: CRA ran 5G Broadcast tests in Prague
2024: CRA running new tests with SFN in two sites
Austria
2022: Europe wide 5G broadcast trial delivering Eurovision in Italy. France, Germany, Austria
2023: ORS used 5G Broadcast during MotoGP race
Greece
2021-2023: Live TV/Radio with 5G BC Rel-14/16, with 3MHz in Athens
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The Global Journey of 5G Broadcast Deployments
Tracking 5G Broadcast's Global Footprint
Worldwide, the landscape of 5G Broadcast is rapidly evolving, moving beyond theoretical discussions into tangible real-world applications. In Europe, commercial deployments are actively underway in countries like Germany, Spain, Greece, and France, marking a significant step forward in the delivery of media content directly to mobile devices. This momentum isn't confined to Europe, as the United States is also making strides with ongoing experimental licenses and proof-of-concept testing, alongside numerous other nations globally exploring the transformative potential of this technology for public safety, entertainment, and more. These trials and initial deployments are crucial in refining the technology, understanding its capabilities in diverse environments, and paving the way for wider commercial adoption in the near future.
Looking ahead, the future of 5G Broadcast deployments holds immense potential across a multitude of sectors. Beyond the initial focus on mobile television and enhanced event experiences, we can anticipate deployments geared towards bolstering public safety infrastructure, enabling efficient mass notifications during emergencies with rich media capabilities reaching a wide array of devices. The automotive industry could see widespread integration for delivering software updates, real-time traffic information, and synchronized infotainment to connected vehicles. Furthermore, deployments in the realm of education and digital signage could revolutionize how information is disseminated in remote areas and public spaces, respectively. As the technology matures and the device ecosystem expands, we may also witness innovative applications in areas like augmented reality overlays for live events and personalized broadcast experiences tailored to specific user groups or locations, painting a picture of a truly versatile and impactful communication medium.
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