5G Broadcast - Highlights from IBC
FROM THE EDITOR
Global Momentum and Live Demonstrations at IBC
The excitement around 5G Broadcast continues to build, with important updates coming in from both global leaders and live demonstrations on the ground at IBC. Together, these milestones highlight how quickly the technology is moving from concept to reality.
At the recent IEEE meeting, Brazil’s Minister of Communications announced that the country is actively experimenting with 5G Broadcast. This marks an important step in Latin America’s exploration of next-generation broadcasting, adding Brazil to the growing list of nations preparing to unlock the benefits of one-to-many connectivity for public safety, education, and media delivery.
Meanwhile, in Amsterdam, XGN brought 5G Broadcast to life in a unique and highly visible way. By placing multiple screens across the RAI convention center and transmitting live signals directly from their booth, XGN demonstrated the resilience and efficiency of the technology in real-world conditions. The reception was seamless, underscoring 5G Broadcast’s potential for large-scale content delivery without the constraints of traditional cellular networks.
Adding to this momentum, Qualcomm has confirmed that 5G Broadcast–enabled smartphones will be commercially available starting in Q1 2028. This announcement marks a major turning point for the ecosystem, bridging years of development and trials with a clear path to consumer adoption.
With governments engaging, manufacturers committing, and live showcases proving the technology’s maturity, 5G Broadcast is no longer a distant promise—it’s a present reality rapidly expanding its footprint.
Mehul Agarwal
(Editor, 5G Broadcast Collective)
ARTICLES
White paper: 5G Broadcast should form a cornerstone in the modernisation of Digital Terrestrial Television
Following the Live Test 5G Broadcast which took place during a major event in summer 2024 and marked the world’s first large-scale 5G Broadcast experiment, TDF, which represents stakeholders from across the media and entertainment sphere, has published a white paper on the technology and its deployment in France.
5G Broadcast business use-case showcased at IBC
XGN showcased a real business use-case by delivering live 5G Broadcast signals to five digital signage screens around the RAI convention center, powered directly from an antenna placed at their booth. The result? A reliable, seamless delivery experience that proves how 5G Broadcast can transform content distribution and digital engagement.
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝'𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 demo of 5G Broadcast Release 19 supporting CAS Muting
Together with TRedess 2010, powered by bitstem, and within Nakolos 5G Broadcast product portfolio, they achieved a global first:The world’s first demonstration of 5G Broadcast embedded in DVB-T2. This breakthrough showcases how traditional broadcast and next-gen 5G technology can come together to unlock new possibilities for media delivery.
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