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SWR launches 5G Broadcast trial for in-car use in Germany

October 1, 2020 23.55 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

SWR, an affiliate of German public broadcaster ARD, and partners from the automotive and telecommunications industries have launched a 5G Broadcast trial for the distribution of audiovisual content to automobiles.

The two-year project launched on October 1, 2020 in the cities of Stuttgart and Heilbronn. The members of the operator consortium are DFMG Deutsche Funkturm, Kathrein Broadcast, Porsche, Rohde & Schwarz, SWR, Technische Universität Braunschweig – Institut für Nachrichtentechnik and Telekom Deutschland. The project is led by SWR.

The test network is operated via two high-power-high-tower transmitters located at broadcast network sites in Stuttgart and Heilbronn and low-power-low-tower transmitters at mobile network sites in terms of a single frequency network to distribute linear TV programmes using 5G Broadcast. The trial runs on UHF TV channel 40.

In addition to supplying cars with linear broadcast content while they are on the move, the integration of linear and nonlinear broadcast content and services in the infotainment system of a car will also be tested. This requires the adaption of relevant interfaces and the development of a corresponding app.

The trial will also include the set-up of a nonlinear media service based on geo-referenced recommendations (“travel guide”). The availability of the services with regards to coverage and quality of service will be investigated through mobile measurement campaigns.

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Filed Under: Distribution, Mobile TV, Newsline, Research, Standards, Tech, Terrestrial, Testing Tagged With: 5G Broadcast, ARD, Deutsche Funkturm, Kathrein Broadcast, Porsche, Rohde & Schwarz, SWR, TU Braunschweig Edited: 2 October 2020 00:02

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About Jörn Krieger

Jörn reports on the latest developments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Since 1992, he has been working as a freelance journalist, specialised in digital media, broadcast technology, convergence and new markets. He also takes up University lectureships, writes articles in specialist publications, and produces radio reports. Jörn is also a moderator of panel discussions at industry events such as ANGA COM, Medientage München and IFA Berlin.

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