The Digital switchover has started!

It seems this free airspace has created a lot interest from mobile operators, broadcasters and broadband providers. There will be a fight on their hands as to who gets to use the capacity and range to enhance their service. Mobile operators want the airwaves to add to their existing video service to improve quality. Broadcasters want to keep the airwaves to use for increasing High Definition channels. Internet providers would like to use the airwaves for more wireless broadband services.

It seems that broadband has the best advantage as it is an interactive service, which is where society is moving towards. Broadband is also currently having problems with meeting customer demands for speed and download capacity. Larger space for broadband traffic to travel will be a huge benefit to consumers. Broadcasters and manufacturer companies have joined forces for HD services. However it is unlikely that they will win the space as one in four people already use a digital service and many HD services are already available via those digital channels.

Regulators Ofcom will decide who will get the spectrum, but it is likely to go to the highest bidder unless the government comes in and takes a more ridged approach. It is without a doubt that freed up airspace will be put to good use and will not be wasted. The fight to get this space will be a big one as all the establishments have their own visions to what they will use the space for.