Question 1

How is the regulatory environment for large digital platforms evolving in Europe?

Accepted Answer

Regulators are tightening oversight through specific financial and user-base thresholds, such as Spain empowering the CNMC to investigate firms with turnover exceeding EUR 7.5 billion. Additionally, the Digital Service Act is enforcing strict compliance on platforms that surpass 45 million monthly active users, despite ongoing legal challenges from major players.

Question 2

What is the outlook for traditional linear television viewership?

Accepted Answer

Linear TV is experiencing a structural decline, with Spanish viewership reaching record lows in Q2 2023, highlighted by a 9% year-on-year drop in April. Broadcasters are responding by migrating entirely to high-value formats, including RTVE's scheduled termination of all standard-definition broadcasts by 14 February 2024.

Question 3

How are broadcasters adapting to the shift toward mobile and 5G connectivity?

Accepted Answer

European broadcasters are forming coalitions to deploy 5G Broadcast technology, specifically targeting the 2024 Paris Olympics to reach mobile users. This strategy utilizes the 470-694 MHz UHF spectrum to maintain relevance as traditional audiences migrate toward streaming and UHD-4K content.

Question 4

Why do European spectrum decisions matter for operators in Australia and New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

The EU's position at WRC-23 to retain low-frequency spectrum for digital TV directly restricts the global supply of sub-700 MHz bands for mobile use. This creates a bottleneck for AU/NZ operators, as the 470-694 MHz range remains unavailable for 5G mobile expansion due to these international regulatory precedents.

Europe Media Report - July 2023

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