CRA launches third phase of 5G broadcasting tests and verifies compatibility with mobile phones
CRA has launched the third phase of testing for digital television and radio broadcasting using the new 5G broadcasting standard. Broadcasting in the 5G standard will enable viewers to watch high-quality television on their smartphones and tablets while travelling without using mobile data. The tests will be conducted in Prague throughout the year and will deliver performance comparable to DVB-T2 broadcasting.
Vysílání pomocí technologie 5G Broadcast se kromě Česka testuje i v dalších zemích Evropy, například ve Francii, Německu, Itálii, Belgii nebo Polsku. Pokročila možnost přijímat 5G vysílání na mobilních telefonech (koncových zařízeních), již nyní jsou k dispozici modely Motorola Razr 50 Ultra a Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, které po SW úpravě podporují příjem 5G Broadcast.
In addition to the Czech Republic, 5G Broadcast technology is being tested in several other European countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, and Poland. The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra and Motorola Edge 50 Ultra models are now available and support 5G Broadcast reception after a software update, demonstrating the advanced ability to receive 5G broadcasts on mobile phones (end devices).
"Broadcasting using 5G Broadcast technology appears to be very promising. The main advantages are the efficient use of the limited frequency spectrum, significantly lower power consumption, and the high resilience and availability of services in the event of emergencies," says Miloš Mastník, CEO of CRA. "5G broadcasting can bring viewers their favourite programs to their mobile phones or tablets without using mobile data, and it is also more economical and environmentally friendly than existing technologies," he adds.
CRA is now launching test broadcasts from the Prague City transmitter – the Žižkov TV Tower with the same power as the current DVB-T2 broadcasts.
The purpose of the test is to verify network settings and parameters, signal coverage, phone compatibility, 5G connectivity with data networks, and interoperability with 5G mobile networks in the 700 MHz band.
Technical data:
Test broadcast location: Prague City
Frequency: 750 MHz (CH55/56)
Effective radiated power (ERP): 32 kW (Prague City)
Channel width: 8/5 MHz
Polarization: Vertical