Plum assessed the social and economic impact of adoption of a more efficient transmission technology (i.e. DVB-T2) on digital terrestrial television (DTT) at the time of 700MHz clearance (assumed to be 2019-2021). If the 700 MHz band (694-790 MHz) is repurposed from broadcasting to mobile use, the spectrum available to broadcast TV would be reduced[…]
The study addressed the various options for the allocation of spectrum ranging from directed awards through to auctions and considered the typical services for which each approach might be applicable. In addition methods adopted for renewal and reassignment (migration) of existing were provided and also information on introduction of secondary trading. In addition the use of spectrum[…]
Plum undertook a critical review of a report “The value of Digital Terrestrial Television in an era of increasing demand for spectrum” published in January 2014 by Digital UK. Plum’s critique focussed on the methodology used to estimate the economic benefit of DTT and the average and marginal value of spectrum.
Plum supported EE in responding to Ofcom on proposed annual spectrum licence fees for 1800 MHz spectrum by providing advice, preparing a report which EE submitted to Ofcom and via a follow up presentation to Ofcom.
Plum undertook a study of the economic benefits of licensed shared access at 2.3 GHz. The study involved modelling the economic benefits of shared use of 2.3 GHz by mobile broadband services for Europe as a whole and for 7 case study countries. Plum interviewed regulators and incumbents in the case study countries.