Applause For C-Band Win By CASBAA

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) decision to preserve the C-band spectrum for satTV services in Asia is being greeted with enthusiasm by the Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA). Stating this is “a long-awaited positive outcome on a contentious issue,” the November 16th decision in Geneva, Switzerland has now recognized the central role that broadcasting—and in particular pay-TV services—play within the Asian communications market.




While acknowledging the new development of terrestrial WiMAX broadband services as important, the WRC meeting concluded the uninterrupted use of C-band in Asia was essential to preserve quality broadcast communications. The WRC also gave Asia Pacific satellite system operators assurances that any future IMT (International Mobile Telecommunications) networks will be fully protected from interference.





“The interference-free operation of C-band satellite services is essential for mhttps://satnews.com/images/textarea/underlinebtn.gifainstream satellite TV and cable TV platforms, mobile communications, Internet delivery and disaster recovery communications,” said Simon Twiston Davies, the CEO of CASBAA, which represents 128 Asia Pacific satellite and cable TV providers.




Long-term and detailed trials have shown that the operation of wireless systems such as WiMAX within the range of the 3.4 to 4.2 GHz C-band spectrum have repeatedly “wiped out” the ability of satellites to function across the entire band and caused the widespread disruption of transmission signals. The landmark decision by 191 UN member states at the WRC will now allow for further development of new markets and services for satellite services—Hong Kong, China