Digital Terrestrial Television (DTTV) Services is thought to bring many benefits to viewers compared to regular analog televisions. Although many countries around the world introduced DTTV with such benefits in their minds, the rates of DTTV adoption have been slow and many countries have to postpone the analog switch-off date as a consequence. The objective of this study is to examine and understand factors that contribute to consumer intention to adopt DTTV.
Mt ibrahim gsma project_weighing the benefits of universal service fundsMohammed Ibrahim
Market liberalization and prmotion of competition has enabled the rapid growth of telecoms markets around the world. Current estimates put the number of unique mobile subscribers at around 3.8 billion. Yet, majority of the world's population currently live without access to basic ICT services. Government's and regulators around the world have adopted a number of approaches including the use of Universal Service Funds to bridge the digital divide and make services accessible and affordable to the widest number of people. This presentation is intended to provide a brief overview to the public on the programmes being implemented under the Universal Service Provision Fund in Nigeria, together with challenges currently being faced as well as possible solutions.
Fie recommender helping viewers in their choice for educational programs in...Elaine Cecília Gatto
Currently in Brazil, a fundamental change is
taking place in TV: the migration from analogue to
digital TV system. This change has two main
implications: an increase in transmission capacity for
new channels with the same bandwidth and the ability to
send applications with multiplexed audio-visual content.
Brazilian government aims to exploit the transmission
capacity for new channels offering programming created
to distance learning and thereby promoting social
inclusion in the vast majority of the population. This
information overload demands mechanisms to help
students to browse and select what education programs
are best suited to their current level. Personalized
recommendation systems emerge as a solution to this
problem, providing the viewer with educational
programs relevant to his profile. In this paper we present
a personalized recommendation system, the
Recommender consistent with the reference
implementation of the Brazilian digital TV system.
Finally, we present the results obtained after using the
proposed system.
Communications Regulatory Agency, Bosnia and HerzegovinaAlexMinov
"Benchmarking of Emerging Technologies and Applications, Internet Related Performance Measurements in Bosnia and Herzegovina", Irma Sokolović, Senior Expert in Radio Monitoring Department [ Biography ] and Mia Petrović, Senior Expert, Division of Control of Compliance with License Terms and Conditions, Communications Regulatory Agency, Bosnia and Herzegovina
This document discusses RTHK Group, a public broadcaster in Hong Kong. It provides an overview of RTHK's operations including its radio, TV, and new media departments. It also discusses RTHK's ecosystem involving content creators, producers, distributors, and consumers. Finally, it analyzes RTHK using Porter's Five Forces model and provides suggestions such as program commission, category optimization, and overseas market expansion.
Hybrid TV or Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) combines traditional linear TV broadcast with broadband internet content to provide both high quality live TV and on-demand content through a single interface on connected TVs and set-top boxes. It allows access to broadcast TV channels along with internet multimedia and live streams through a common interface. HbbTV improves the viewing experience by enabling interactive services like catch-up TV, video on demand, social networking, and program-related information through a single system using both broadcast television signals and a broadband internet connection.
Frequency diversity aware wi-fi using ofdm-based bloom filtersieeeprojectschennai
D-Fi is a novel Wi-Fi PHY/MAC protocol that exploits frequency diversity while maintaining protocol efficiency with minimal overhead. It achieves this by leveraging an OFDM-based Bloom filter to synergistically integrate channel quality estimation and contention-based channel allocation. D-Fi resolves false positives from the Bloom filter using machine learning and explores new channel quality using a decentralized multi-armed bandit algorithm. Experiments show D-Fi provides up to 3x throughput improvement over existing solutions.
An optimum dynamic priority-based call admission control scheme for universal...TELKOMNIKA JOURNAL
The dynamism associated with quality of service (QoS) requirement for traffic emanating from smarter end users devices founded on the internet of things (IoTs) drive, places a huge demand on modern telecommunication infrastructure. Most telecom networks, currently utilize robust call admission control (CAC) policies to ameliorate this challenge. However, the need for smarter CAC has becomes imperative owing to the sensitivity of traffic currently being supported. In this work, we developed a prioritized CAC algorithm for third Generation (3G) wireless cellular network. Based on the dynamic priority CAC (DP-CAC) model, we proposed an optimal dynamic priority CAC (ODP-CAC) scheme for Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS). We then carried out simulation under heavy traffic load while also exploiting renegotiation among different call traffic classes. Also, we introduced queuing techniques to enhance the new calls success probability while still maintaining a good handoff failure across the network. Results show that ODP-CAC provides an improved performance with regards to the probability of call drop for new calls, network load utilization and grade of service with average percentage value of 15.7%, 5.4% and 0.35% respectively.
Mt ibrahim gsma project_weighing the benefits of universal service fundsMohammed Ibrahim
Market liberalization and prmotion of competition has enabled the rapid growth of telecoms markets around the world. Current estimates put the number of unique mobile subscribers at around 3.8 billion. Yet, majority of the world's population currently live without access to basic ICT services. Government's and regulators around the world have adopted a number of approaches including the use of Universal Service Funds to bridge the digital divide and make services accessible and affordable to the widest number of people. This presentation is intended to provide a brief overview to the public on the programmes being implemented under the Universal Service Provision Fund in Nigeria, together with challenges currently being faced as well as possible solutions.
Fie recommender helping viewers in their choice for educational programs in...Elaine Cecília Gatto
Currently in Brazil, a fundamental change is
taking place in TV: the migration from analogue to
digital TV system. This change has two main
implications: an increase in transmission capacity for
new channels with the same bandwidth and the ability to
send applications with multiplexed audio-visual content.
Brazilian government aims to exploit the transmission
capacity for new channels offering programming created
to distance learning and thereby promoting social
inclusion in the vast majority of the population. This
information overload demands mechanisms to help
students to browse and select what education programs
are best suited to their current level. Personalized
recommendation systems emerge as a solution to this
problem, providing the viewer with educational
programs relevant to his profile. In this paper we present
a personalized recommendation system, the
Recommender consistent with the reference
implementation of the Brazilian digital TV system.
Finally, we present the results obtained after using the
proposed system.
Communications Regulatory Agency, Bosnia and HerzegovinaAlexMinov
"Benchmarking of Emerging Technologies and Applications, Internet Related Performance Measurements in Bosnia and Herzegovina", Irma Sokolović, Senior Expert in Radio Monitoring Department [ Biography ] and Mia Petrović, Senior Expert, Division of Control of Compliance with License Terms and Conditions, Communications Regulatory Agency, Bosnia and Herzegovina
This document discusses RTHK Group, a public broadcaster in Hong Kong. It provides an overview of RTHK's operations including its radio, TV, and new media departments. It also discusses RTHK's ecosystem involving content creators, producers, distributors, and consumers. Finally, it analyzes RTHK using Porter's Five Forces model and provides suggestions such as program commission, category optimization, and overseas market expansion.
Hybrid TV or Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) combines traditional linear TV broadcast with broadband internet content to provide both high quality live TV and on-demand content through a single interface on connected TVs and set-top boxes. It allows access to broadcast TV channels along with internet multimedia and live streams through a common interface. HbbTV improves the viewing experience by enabling interactive services like catch-up TV, video on demand, social networking, and program-related information through a single system using both broadcast television signals and a broadband internet connection.
Frequency diversity aware wi-fi using ofdm-based bloom filtersieeeprojectschennai
D-Fi is a novel Wi-Fi PHY/MAC protocol that exploits frequency diversity while maintaining protocol efficiency with minimal overhead. It achieves this by leveraging an OFDM-based Bloom filter to synergistically integrate channel quality estimation and contention-based channel allocation. D-Fi resolves false positives from the Bloom filter using machine learning and explores new channel quality using a decentralized multi-armed bandit algorithm. Experiments show D-Fi provides up to 3x throughput improvement over existing solutions.
An optimum dynamic priority-based call admission control scheme for universal...TELKOMNIKA JOURNAL
The dynamism associated with quality of service (QoS) requirement for traffic emanating from smarter end users devices founded on the internet of things (IoTs) drive, places a huge demand on modern telecommunication infrastructure. Most telecom networks, currently utilize robust call admission control (CAC) policies to ameliorate this challenge. However, the need for smarter CAC has becomes imperative owing to the sensitivity of traffic currently being supported. In this work, we developed a prioritized CAC algorithm for third Generation (3G) wireless cellular network. Based on the dynamic priority CAC (DP-CAC) model, we proposed an optimal dynamic priority CAC (ODP-CAC) scheme for Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS). We then carried out simulation under heavy traffic load while also exploiting renegotiation among different call traffic classes. Also, we introduced queuing techniques to enhance the new calls success probability while still maintaining a good handoff failure across the network. Results show that ODP-CAC provides an improved performance with regards to the probability of call drop for new calls, network load utilization and grade of service with average percentage value of 15.7%, 5.4% and 0.35% respectively.
A critical evaluation of the strategic choices of telkom and whether they are...MatildaN
Telkom's strategic choices aimed to strengthen its position as an ICT provider across Africa through differentiation. It pursued growth opportunities by acquiring companies in new markets, partnering with global providers, and expanding service offerings. While this differentiation strategy matched Telkom's objectives, its feasibility is uncertain given shrinking revenues and profits. Some acquisitions were later sold off, indicating low acceptability. Overall, Telkom aimed for growth through differentiation but challenges implementing this strategy raise questions about its appropriateness.
UK Spectrum Policy Forum – Greg Bensberg, Digital 3&4 - Public and Social val...techUK
UK Spectrum Policy Forum
Cluster 3 Meeting – 17 September 2014
Greg Bensberg, General Manager, Digital 3&4
Public and Social value of DTT & PMSE services
More information at: http://www.techuk.org/about/uk-spectrum-policy-forum
All rights reserved
Connectivity of mulanje secondary school using tv whitespaceNdaona Muyaya
1) The document discusses a project to connect Mulanje Secondary School in Malawi using TV whitespace technology.
2) TV whitespace utilizes unused spectrum in the UHF TV band to provide broadband connectivity. It was used to connect the secondary school, nearby teacher training center, and other institutions.
3) The network achieved throughput of 420kbps and latency of 118ms, allowing students to access educational online content and use social media for the first time. This demonstrated the potential of TV whitespace to expand internet access to rural areas in Malawi.
session 5 Regulation&certification of energy_service_providers(article7)RCREEE
The document discusses establishing regulation and certification programs for energy service providers in Europe and the Mediterranean region. It proposes having governments ensure qualifications, accreditation, and certification schemes are available for providers of energy services, energy audits, and energy efficiency improvement schemes. It also suggests requiring energy distributors to offer competitively priced energy services and audits to customers or make equivalent financing available. Finally, it discusses developing a regional energy efficiency certification program by surveying existing programs and proposing a delivery mechanism.
This document discusses debates around public service broadcasting (PSB) in the UK and Europe. It examines Ofcom's recommendation for institutional competition to deliver PSB content through a proposed Public Service Publisher. While some scholars favor competition to provide plurality, others are skeptical that this would weaken the BBC and create unnecessary administration. The document also discusses the proposal of "top-slicing" the BBC license fee to fund PSB from other broadcasters, which critics argue could undermine the BBC.
News Corp. had humble beginnings but grew through acquisitions like DirecTV to become a global industry leader facing challenges like high competition, operating costs, and regulatory issues. The presentation discussed News Corp.'s corporate strategy including diversification, the DirecTV acquisition, and questions on how it utilized economies of scope, the effectiveness of the DirecTV deal, and how it can gain a sustainable competitive advantage.
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This document provides an overview of key factors for a successful deployment of digital radio based on case studies from Norway, Switzerland, and the UK. The main points are:
1) Successful digital radio requires collaboration between all stakeholders, including broadcasters, network operators, regulators, governments, consumer electronics manufacturers, and the automotive industry. An industry body can help coordinate efforts.
2) Policy and regulation play an important role by providing incentives for broadcasters to participate, such as extending analogue licenses or reducing fees. Regulations should also provide a clear timeline for switchover.
3) Content for digital radio needs to have clear added value over analogue services, targeting new audiences with more choice of stations. Coverage of digital
IRJET- Analysis of Efficient Opportunistic Routing Protocol for Wireless ...IRJET Journal
This document analyzes an efficient opportunistic routing protocol for wireless body sensor area networks (WBANs). It proposes a novel Weight based Network Communications and Distributed Management (WNCDM) protocol to achieve energy efficiency, cost efficiency, and reliable data dissemination in WBANs. The WNCDM protocol is based on the NCDM protocol and improves upon it. It first proposes an energy-efficient and distributed network management cost minimization system for dynamic connectivity and data distribution in opportunistic WBANs. It then develops a weight-based algorithm using node energy and mobility weights to select intermediate nodes and establish reliable communication links for data dissemination while limiting network management costs. Simulation results show the WN
The document summarizes the history and activities of JUCC (Joint Universities Computer Centre) and HARNET (Hong Kong Academic and Research NETwork). It discusses how JUCC founded in 1970 leads IT excellence among Hong Kong universities through HARNET. It outlines HARNET's growth from 1985 connections to recent 155 Mbps internet links and 400 Mbps connections to HKIX. It also discusses JUCC's organization, services, funding, and vision to become a research internet hub for the Asia Pacific region.
This document summarizes the experiences of Canada and the U.S. in transitioning from analog to digital television broadcasts. It discusses how each country approached the digital switchover, including preparatory steps, regulatory frameworks, and outcomes. While the U.S. transition was citizen-focused and aimed to free up spectrum, Canada took a more industry-driven approach and lagged behind. The U.S. largely maintained its over-the-air infrastructure after completing the transition, whereas Canada eliminated much of its infrastructure except in major markets. Both countries faced challenges in managing costs and impacts on citizens and broadcasters during the digital switchover process.
Content-aware resource allocation model for IPTV delivery networksIJECEIAES
This document proposes a content-aware resource allocation model (CARAM) for IPTV delivery networks. CARAM considers content characteristics like size, popularity, and interactivity to estimate content load and decide required network resources. It integrates resource allocation and replica placement to efficiently allocate storage, bandwidth, and CPU based on replication needs. The paper formulates the content-aware resource allocation problem as a constrained binary optimization problem and uses a hybrid genetic algorithm to evaluate the effect of content status on resource allocation under different popularity distributions.
The document summarizes Richard Williams' presentation on the EU Commission's decision on state aid for the Birmingham Digital Districts programme. The presentation covered the scope, aims and objectives of the Digital Districts programme; the state aid process; the basis for the EU Commission's decision approving state aid; and new draft EU state aid guidelines. The Commission concluded that the programme addressed market failures, its design would limit distortion of competition, and its overall balance was positive.
The cognitive radio prototype performance is to alleviate the scarcity of spectral resources for wireless communication through intelligent sensing and quick resource allocation techniques. Secondary users (SU’s) actively obtain the spectrum access opportunity by supporting primary users (PU’s) in cognitive radio networks (CRNs). In present generation, spectrum access is endowed through cooperative communication-based link-level frame-based cooperative (LLC) principle. In this SUs independently act as conveyors for PUs to achieve spectrum access opportunities. Unfortunately, this LLC approach cannot fully exploit spectrum access opportunities to enhance the throughput of CRNs and fails to motivate PUs to join the spectrum sharing processes. Therefore, to overcome this con, network level cooperative (NLC) principle was used, where SUs are integrated mutually to collaborate with PUs session by session, instead of frame based cooperation for spectrum access opportunities. NLC approach has justified the challenges facing in LLC approach. In this paper we make a survey of some models that have been proposed to tackle the problem of LLC. We show the relevant aspects of each model, in order to characterize the parameters that we should take in account to achieve a spectrum access opportunity.
A Review on Cooperative Communication Protocols in Wireless World ijwmn
Future generations of cellular communications requires higher data rates and a more reliable
transmission link with the growth of multimedia services, while keeping satisfactory quality of service, .
MIMO antenna systems have been considered as an efficient approach to address these demands by
offering significant multiplexing and diversity gains over single antenna systems without increasing
bandwidth and power. Although MIMO systems can unfold their huge benefit in cellular base stations,
but they may face limitations when it comes to their deployment in mobile handsets.
To overcome this drawback, relays (fixed or mobile terminals) can cooperate to improve the overall
system performance in cellular networks. Cooperative communications can efficiently combat the severity
of fading and shadowing through the assistance of relays. It has been found that using relays the capacity
and coverage of cellular networks can be extended without increasing mobile transmit power or
demanding extra bandwidth.
Roadmap for the Transition from Analogue to Digital Terrestrial Television Br...Feriandi Mirza
The document outlines Indonesia's roadmap for transitioning from analogue to digital terrestrial television broadcasting. It discusses objectives for both the short term (within 1 year of analogue switch-off) and long term (5-10 years after switch-off). Short term objectives include further issuing digital television licenses and evaluating high definition picture quality based on network availability. Long term objectives may include exploring 3D TV and mobile TV. The roadmap also details licensing models and phases of preparation, planning, implementation and analogue switch-off for both regulators and operators. Recommendations are made to tailor affordable set-top boxes and coordinate early warning system specifications.
The document provides an overview of Uganda's process for migrating from analog to digital broadcasting. Key points include:
1) Uganda is transitioning to meet a 2015 deadline set by an international agreement and to gain benefits like optimized spectrum usage and improved programming.
2) A digital migration group oversees the process, which includes pilot projects, licensing, and a planned analog shutoff by December 2012.
3) Challenges include investment needs, ensuring coverage and quality of the digital service, and educating consumers on receiving the new digital broadcasts.
4) Stakeholder cooperation, effective communication, quality offerings, and financial support will be important for a successful transition.
DYNAMIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION FOR TV WHITE SPACE: THE CASE OF THAILANDIJCNCJournal
In this work, we study the problem of co-existence between the LTE (Long Term Evolution) and the Digital
Terrestrial Television Broadcasting (DTTB) channel. There are three scenarios: co-channel, upper and
lower adjacent channels. We use the broadcasted signal from channel 3 called ThaiPBS, the actual case of
Thailand for our study where the standard of digital terrestrial television broadcasting is DVB-T2 adopting
8 MHz bandwidth, while the 5 MHz bandwidth of LTE is considered as the interference. We propose a
dynamic interference suppression method for increasing spectrum usage by optimizing TV white space
utilization and minimizing interference. This method adopts the protection ratio concept to suppress the
LTE interference on TV receiver. We implement our proposed algorithm as an adaptive interference
controller using a Radio Frequency (RF) attenuator and a Raspberry Pi board for our testbed hardware.
We illustrate the effectiveness of our proposed algorithm by doing experiment using our testbed and
assessing the quality of the received TV signal by adopting the Quality of Experience (QoE) assessment. In
our testbed hardware, a Log Periodic antenna is used for receiving the DTTB signal, while an RF digital
transmitter is used for generating a 5MHz bandwidth of LTE signal, an ultra-high frequency (UHF) mixer
is used to combine both signals, then a field strength meter is used to monitor video picture quality and to
analyze the spectrum. According to the experiment, our proposed method can reduce the perceived video
distortion by at least 62.5% for co-channel and 87.5% for adjacent channel, while the spectrum usage is
increased by 100%.
Dynamic Interference Suppression for TV White Space: the Case of ThailandIJCNCJournal
In this work, we study the problem of co-existence between the LTE (Long Term Evolution) and the Digital
Terrestrial Television Broadcasting (DTTB) channel. There are three scenarios: co-channel, upper and
lower adjacent channels. We use the broadcasted signal from channel 3 called ThaiPBS, the actual case of
Thailand for our study where the standard of digital terrestrial television broadcasting is DVB-T2 adopting
8 MHz bandwidth, while the 5 MHz bandwidth of LTE is considered as the interference. We propose a
dynamic interference suppression method for increasing spectrum usage by optimizing TV white space
utilization and minimizing interference. This method adopts the protection ratio concept to suppress the
LTE interference on TV receiver. We implement our proposed algorithm as an adaptive interference
controller using a Radio Frequency (RF) attenuator and a Raspberry Pi board for our testbed hardware.
We illustrate the effectiveness of our proposed algorithm by doing experiment using our testbed and
assessing the quality of the received TV signal by adopting the Quality of Experience (QoE) assessment. In
our testbed hardware, a Log Periodic antenna is used for receiving the DTTB signal, while an RF digital
transmitter is used for generating a 5MHz bandwidth of LTE signal, an ultra-high frequency (UHF) mixer
is used to combine both signals, then a field strength meter is used to monitor video picture quality and to
analyze the spectrum. According to the experiment, our proposed method can reduce the perceived video
distortion by at least 62.5% for co-channel and 87.5% for adjacent channel, while the spectrum usage is
increased by 100%.
This document provides a case study on Australia's transition from analogue to digital terrestrial television broadcasting (DTTB) which occurred from 1993 to 2013. It describes the five stages of the transition: 1) Preparation and planning, 2) Implementation, 3) Digital enhancement, 4) Analogue switch-off, and 5) Digital restack. Key aspects included testing transmission systems, establishing technical standards, expanding coverage through new transmitters, public information campaigns, and releasing spectrum for other uses through reorganizing DTTB channels. The transition was a complex process that overall was successful with few viewers losing service during the changeover to digital.
This document analyzes factors that affect the digitization of cable TV services using data from 16 Asia Pacific countries. It finds that higher cable TV penetration rates and switching costs reduce digitization, while increased penetration of substitute services like DBS increases digitization. It recommends policies to promote substitute services or deploy newer cable technologies to reduce analog expansion and subsidies to lower switching costs to spur digital adoption. Governments should consider rate deregulation if substitute services are limited and public funds are unavailable.
Chinese Taipei's regulatory update provides the following information:
1) Chinese Taipei has announced a Digital Convergence Policy Initiative to enhance broadband quality and develop the digital convergence industry, including plans to reach 100% household access to 100Mbps broadband by 2013 and complete digitization of cable TV by 2014.
2) Chinese Taipei will release 4G mobile broadband licenses by December 2013 based on technological neutrality and will analyze mobile broadband access rates nationwide in 2013.
3) Chinese Taipei approved an IPv6 Upgrade and Promotion Program in 2011 to facilitate the transition from IPv4 to IPv6 given the depletion of IPv4 addresses.
A critical evaluation of the strategic choices of telkom and whether they are...MatildaN
Telkom's strategic choices aimed to strengthen its position as an ICT provider across Africa through differentiation. It pursued growth opportunities by acquiring companies in new markets, partnering with global providers, and expanding service offerings. While this differentiation strategy matched Telkom's objectives, its feasibility is uncertain given shrinking revenues and profits. Some acquisitions were later sold off, indicating low acceptability. Overall, Telkom aimed for growth through differentiation but challenges implementing this strategy raise questions about its appropriateness.
UK Spectrum Policy Forum – Greg Bensberg, Digital 3&4 - Public and Social val...techUK
UK Spectrum Policy Forum
Cluster 3 Meeting – 17 September 2014
Greg Bensberg, General Manager, Digital 3&4
Public and Social value of DTT & PMSE services
More information at: http://www.techuk.org/about/uk-spectrum-policy-forum
All rights reserved
Connectivity of mulanje secondary school using tv whitespaceNdaona Muyaya
1) The document discusses a project to connect Mulanje Secondary School in Malawi using TV whitespace technology.
2) TV whitespace utilizes unused spectrum in the UHF TV band to provide broadband connectivity. It was used to connect the secondary school, nearby teacher training center, and other institutions.
3) The network achieved throughput of 420kbps and latency of 118ms, allowing students to access educational online content and use social media for the first time. This demonstrated the potential of TV whitespace to expand internet access to rural areas in Malawi.
session 5 Regulation&certification of energy_service_providers(article7)RCREEE
The document discusses establishing regulation and certification programs for energy service providers in Europe and the Mediterranean region. It proposes having governments ensure qualifications, accreditation, and certification schemes are available for providers of energy services, energy audits, and energy efficiency improvement schemes. It also suggests requiring energy distributors to offer competitively priced energy services and audits to customers or make equivalent financing available. Finally, it discusses developing a regional energy efficiency certification program by surveying existing programs and proposing a delivery mechanism.
This document discusses debates around public service broadcasting (PSB) in the UK and Europe. It examines Ofcom's recommendation for institutional competition to deliver PSB content through a proposed Public Service Publisher. While some scholars favor competition to provide plurality, others are skeptical that this would weaken the BBC and create unnecessary administration. The document also discusses the proposal of "top-slicing" the BBC license fee to fund PSB from other broadcasters, which critics argue could undermine the BBC.
News Corp. had humble beginnings but grew through acquisitions like DirecTV to become a global industry leader facing challenges like high competition, operating costs, and regulatory issues. The presentation discussed News Corp.'s corporate strategy including diversification, the DirecTV acquisition, and questions on how it utilized economies of scope, the effectiveness of the DirecTV deal, and how it can gain a sustainable competitive advantage.
Dear Student,
DREAMWEB TECHNO SOLUTIONS is one of the Hardware Training and Software Development centre available in
Trichy. Pioneer in corporate training, DREAMWEB TECHNO SOLUTIONS provides training in all software
development and IT-related courses, such as Embedded Systems, VLSI, MATLAB, JAVA, J2EE, CIVIL,
Power Electronics, and Power Systems. It’s certified and experienced faculty members have the
competence to train students, provide consultancy to organizations, and develop strategic
solutions for clients by integrating existing and emerging technologies.
ADD: No:73/5, 3rd Floor, Sri Kamatchi Complex, Opp City Hospital, Salai Road, Trichy-18
Contact @ 7200021403/04
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This document provides an overview of key factors for a successful deployment of digital radio based on case studies from Norway, Switzerland, and the UK. The main points are:
1) Successful digital radio requires collaboration between all stakeholders, including broadcasters, network operators, regulators, governments, consumer electronics manufacturers, and the automotive industry. An industry body can help coordinate efforts.
2) Policy and regulation play an important role by providing incentives for broadcasters to participate, such as extending analogue licenses or reducing fees. Regulations should also provide a clear timeline for switchover.
3) Content for digital radio needs to have clear added value over analogue services, targeting new audiences with more choice of stations. Coverage of digital
IRJET- Analysis of Efficient Opportunistic Routing Protocol for Wireless ...IRJET Journal
This document analyzes an efficient opportunistic routing protocol for wireless body sensor area networks (WBANs). It proposes a novel Weight based Network Communications and Distributed Management (WNCDM) protocol to achieve energy efficiency, cost efficiency, and reliable data dissemination in WBANs. The WNCDM protocol is based on the NCDM protocol and improves upon it. It first proposes an energy-efficient and distributed network management cost minimization system for dynamic connectivity and data distribution in opportunistic WBANs. It then develops a weight-based algorithm using node energy and mobility weights to select intermediate nodes and establish reliable communication links for data dissemination while limiting network management costs. Simulation results show the WN
The document summarizes the history and activities of JUCC (Joint Universities Computer Centre) and HARNET (Hong Kong Academic and Research NETwork). It discusses how JUCC founded in 1970 leads IT excellence among Hong Kong universities through HARNET. It outlines HARNET's growth from 1985 connections to recent 155 Mbps internet links and 400 Mbps connections to HKIX. It also discusses JUCC's organization, services, funding, and vision to become a research internet hub for the Asia Pacific region.
This document summarizes the experiences of Canada and the U.S. in transitioning from analog to digital television broadcasts. It discusses how each country approached the digital switchover, including preparatory steps, regulatory frameworks, and outcomes. While the U.S. transition was citizen-focused and aimed to free up spectrum, Canada took a more industry-driven approach and lagged behind. The U.S. largely maintained its over-the-air infrastructure after completing the transition, whereas Canada eliminated much of its infrastructure except in major markets. Both countries faced challenges in managing costs and impacts on citizens and broadcasters during the digital switchover process.
Content-aware resource allocation model for IPTV delivery networksIJECEIAES
This document proposes a content-aware resource allocation model (CARAM) for IPTV delivery networks. CARAM considers content characteristics like size, popularity, and interactivity to estimate content load and decide required network resources. It integrates resource allocation and replica placement to efficiently allocate storage, bandwidth, and CPU based on replication needs. The paper formulates the content-aware resource allocation problem as a constrained binary optimization problem and uses a hybrid genetic algorithm to evaluate the effect of content status on resource allocation under different popularity distributions.
The document summarizes Richard Williams' presentation on the EU Commission's decision on state aid for the Birmingham Digital Districts programme. The presentation covered the scope, aims and objectives of the Digital Districts programme; the state aid process; the basis for the EU Commission's decision approving state aid; and new draft EU state aid guidelines. The Commission concluded that the programme addressed market failures, its design would limit distortion of competition, and its overall balance was positive.
The cognitive radio prototype performance is to alleviate the scarcity of spectral resources for wireless communication through intelligent sensing and quick resource allocation techniques. Secondary users (SU’s) actively obtain the spectrum access opportunity by supporting primary users (PU’s) in cognitive radio networks (CRNs). In present generation, spectrum access is endowed through cooperative communication-based link-level frame-based cooperative (LLC) principle. In this SUs independently act as conveyors for PUs to achieve spectrum access opportunities. Unfortunately, this LLC approach cannot fully exploit spectrum access opportunities to enhance the throughput of CRNs and fails to motivate PUs to join the spectrum sharing processes. Therefore, to overcome this con, network level cooperative (NLC) principle was used, where SUs are integrated mutually to collaborate with PUs session by session, instead of frame based cooperation for spectrum access opportunities. NLC approach has justified the challenges facing in LLC approach. In this paper we make a survey of some models that have been proposed to tackle the problem of LLC. We show the relevant aspects of each model, in order to characterize the parameters that we should take in account to achieve a spectrum access opportunity.
A Review on Cooperative Communication Protocols in Wireless World ijwmn
Future generations of cellular communications requires higher data rates and a more reliable
transmission link with the growth of multimedia services, while keeping satisfactory quality of service, .
MIMO antenna systems have been considered as an efficient approach to address these demands by
offering significant multiplexing and diversity gains over single antenna systems without increasing
bandwidth and power. Although MIMO systems can unfold their huge benefit in cellular base stations,
but they may face limitations when it comes to their deployment in mobile handsets.
To overcome this drawback, relays (fixed or mobile terminals) can cooperate to improve the overall
system performance in cellular networks. Cooperative communications can efficiently combat the severity
of fading and shadowing through the assistance of relays. It has been found that using relays the capacity
and coverage of cellular networks can be extended without increasing mobile transmit power or
demanding extra bandwidth.
Roadmap for the Transition from Analogue to Digital Terrestrial Television Br...Feriandi Mirza
The document outlines Indonesia's roadmap for transitioning from analogue to digital terrestrial television broadcasting. It discusses objectives for both the short term (within 1 year of analogue switch-off) and long term (5-10 years after switch-off). Short term objectives include further issuing digital television licenses and evaluating high definition picture quality based on network availability. Long term objectives may include exploring 3D TV and mobile TV. The roadmap also details licensing models and phases of preparation, planning, implementation and analogue switch-off for both regulators and operators. Recommendations are made to tailor affordable set-top boxes and coordinate early warning system specifications.
The document provides an overview of Uganda's process for migrating from analog to digital broadcasting. Key points include:
1) Uganda is transitioning to meet a 2015 deadline set by an international agreement and to gain benefits like optimized spectrum usage and improved programming.
2) A digital migration group oversees the process, which includes pilot projects, licensing, and a planned analog shutoff by December 2012.
3) Challenges include investment needs, ensuring coverage and quality of the digital service, and educating consumers on receiving the new digital broadcasts.
4) Stakeholder cooperation, effective communication, quality offerings, and financial support will be important for a successful transition.
DYNAMIC INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION FOR TV WHITE SPACE: THE CASE OF THAILANDIJCNCJournal
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AN ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE ADOPTION OF DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION SERVICES IN THAILAND
1. International Journal of Managing Public Sector Information and Communication Technologies (IJMPICT)
Vol. 4, No. 2, June 2013
DOI : 10.5121/ijmpict.2013.4202 9
AN ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE
ADOPTION OF DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION
SERVICES IN THAILAND
Manit Satitsamitpong1
and Hitoshi Mitomo2
1
Graduate School of Global Information and Telecommunication Studies, Waseda
University, Japan
manit@fuji.waseda.jp
2
Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University, Japan
mitomo@waseda.jp
ABSTRACT
Digital Terrestrial Television (DTTV) Services is thought to bring many benefits to viewers compared to
regular analog televisions. Although many countries around the world introduced DTTV with such
benefits in their minds, the rates of DTTV adoption have been slow and many countries have to postpone
the analog switch-off date as a consequence. The objective of this study is to examine and understand
factors that contribute to consumer intention to adopt DTTV.
In this study we try to evaluate the benefits of consumers’ adoption of DTTV services by analyzing
consumers’ valuations on DTTV’s characteristics such as improved video quality, more available TV
channels, and other enhanced services against how much they want to pay for a set-top box (STB) or a
new digital TV (DTV). We employed a stated preference conjoint analysis method as a way to collect the
data from viewers across Thailand. Using such data, we estimated consumers’ utilities by applying a
discrete choice model to determine important factors and measure their significance. The willingness to
pay (WTP) for each factor by consumers will be also calculated. The result of the study will help policy
makers to understand Thai TV viewers and provide suggestions on how to promote efficient DTTV
adoption strategies.
KEYWORDS
Digital Terrestrial Television Services, Stated Preference Method, Mixed Logit Model
1. INTRODUCTION
Digital television (DTV) has several advantages over analog TV. DTV enables television
stations to provide dramatically clearer pictures and better sound quality. By transmitting the
information used to make a TV picture and sound as "data bits" like a computer, television
stations can also carry more information using digital broadcasting than is currently possible with
analog broadcast technology. This means that digital broadcasters can provide more digital
channels in the same space, deliver high-definition television service for consumers with HD
television sets, offer such basic data services as closed-captioning, electronic program guides and
additional languages (spoken or subtitled), and allow other advanced services such as live
broadcasting and interactivity functionality. With efficient use of spectrum, the government can
utilize freed up parts of the broadcast spectrums for public safety communications and allow
some spectrums to be auctioned to companies that will be able to provide consumers with more
advanced wireless services in the futures.
With those benefits in minds, many countries around the world had begun broadcasting digital
terrestrial television (DTTV) services over-the-air. Currently there are about 10 countries, most
of them in Europe, Japan, and the US, which have completed the process of turning off analog
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terrestrial broadcasting while many had plans to do so or were in the process of a conversion.
For example, Australia and South Africa have plans to make a switch over by 2013, India by
2014, Hong Kong and Philippines by 2015.
Although the technical details of such DTTV deployment from those countries which had
already completed the projects are widely available, most countries that are planning or
implementing right now have had a hard time keeping up with their specified switchover dates
due to the slow adoption of the DTTV services. There are number of past researches on what
factors affecting the DTTV services adoption in different countries focusing from the view points
of government policy and supply side [1-3]. However, few have been done from the consumer
perspectives [4, 5].
For the present study, we examined consumers’ intention to adopt DTTV services via two
reception devices, a set-top box (STB) and a new digital TV (DTV) set. In particular, we
employed a choice modelling analysis to determine which factors influence consumers’ decisions
to adopt DTTV after the services become available. The analysis draws data from a conjoint
(stated preference) survey in which respondents were asked to choose hypothetical DTTV
services taking into account DTTV attributes such as video quality, number of channels
available, basic data services, live data broadcasting services, interactive capability, and the price
of a STB or a DTV. We then used a mixed logit model to estimate the effects of the attributes
that influence consumers’ intentions to adopt DTTV services and willingness to pay for those
attributes.
This paper is organized as follows. In the next section we briefly provide information about the
Thailand television industry and the current situation about digital terrestrial television services
in Thailand. Section 3 explains our research methodology, including conjoint survey technique
as well as econometric models used in this study. The results and analyses are discussed in
Section 4. Finally, the conclusions and implications of the study are presented in Section 5.
2. AN OVERVIEW OF TELEVISION MARKET IN THAILAND
Thailand has 6 free-to-air terrestrial TV stations, (BEC World Plc. Channel 3, Royal Thai Army
Radio and Television Channel 5, Bangkok Broadcasting and Television Company Channel 7,
Modernine (Channel 9) by MCOT, National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT), and Thai
Public Broadcasting Service (TPBS)), which are based in Bangkok and relayed to all parts of the
country through repeaters. Currently, free-to-air TV transmission is based on 625 lines System B
(VHF, channels 2-12) or System G (UHF channels 26-60), PAL color, and NICAM-728 stereo
and TV channels are transmitted by terrestrial standards with analog system.
Besides the terrestrial television, Thailand has several cable television (CATV), multichannel
multipoint distribution service (MMDS), and satellite television providers. TrueVisions UBC is
the largest player in the CATV and satellite markets. TrueVisions got concessions
from MCOT to operate CATV services in greater Bangkok and encrypted digital satellite
TV (DSTV) services throughout the country. Outside Bangkok, hundreds of independent CATV
providers offer services in the provinces. Thai TV (TTV) holds a concession from the
government’s public relation department (PRD) to operate an MMDS service in the Bangkok
Metropolitan Area. ASTV and People’s Television (PTV) are other free-to-air satellite
television networks that offer many channels to their views with specialization in political
contents.
In Thailand, the government had trial broadcasts of the digital terrestrial TV services using
Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial (DVB-T) in 2001 but currently it is not in operation. In
terms of ASEAN, ministers endorsed DVB-T as the standard for the ASEAN member nations at
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the Ninth Conference of the ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) held in
Jakarta Indonesia during May 2007. At the meeting, ASEAN member nations laid down the
timeframe for the analog-to-digital switchover from 2015 to 2020 depending on each country’s
capability and preparation. In 2009 the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC),
Thailand telecommunications regulator acting on behalf of the not-yet-established National
Broadcasting Commission (NBC) appointed a study group to conduct a feasibility study on
technical standard for digital television in Thailand. The study suggested that Thailand should
adopt DVB-T standard because it is the most adopted technology in the world which is in
congruence to the result in the AMRI meeting. However, the decision about the technology
standard still could not be finalized even after the establishment of the national
telecommunications and broadcasting commission (NBTC), a single body that oversees both
broadcasting and telecommunications industries which replaced the NBC and NTC in October
2011. Finally in May 2012, NBTC chose DVB-T2 as Thailand digital terrestrial television
standard over other standards such as ATSC, ISDB-T, or DTMB but the switch-over date has not
yet set.
The present study does not deal with the technical issues addressed in the aforementioned study.
Rather, this study tries to analyze consumers’ adoption via two reception devices when the
DTTV services become available using the discrete choice model technique.
3. METHODOLOGY
3.1. Stated Preference method
The study evaluates the benefits of consumers’ adoption of the digital terrestrial television
(DTTV) services by valuing services reception devices adoption as a proxy. Currently there are
two ways to receive the DTTV services.
1. A set-top box (STB). A set-top box for digital television receives and decodes digital
transmissions into a form suitable for display on analog television (existing television or
CRT TV) sets or other display devices, e.g. computer monitors or projection screens.
Analog television sets cannot display digital transmissions on their screens without being
connected to such a STB converter. A set-top box, when connected to an analog
television set, will usually give viewers an improved signal, better picture quality and
multi-channelling. Some STBs may also provide viewers with datacasting services and
video, audio and data enhancements but the price will be higher for this type of STBs.
2. A digital TV (DTV). This is a television set which contains all the components
necessary to receive and display digital transmissions. Integrated digital television
receivers will generally be distinguished by wide screens, high level audio capability and
high resolution displays. They will not require a set top box. In addition DTVs can
receive all the enhanced services that DTTV services can offer. Therefore, the prices of
DTVs are much higher than those of STBs.
Since there is no market price for adopting DTTV services, the study employed stated preference
technique as a way of eliciting a consumer’s evaluation of DTTV services via the two
aforementioned reception devices. Stated preference methods are an attractive tool for
researching non-existing situations or products [6]. Stated preference methods have been widely
used to study consumers’ preferences and measure their willingness to pay for goods and
services. The methods involve in asking the respondents to consider one or more hypothetical
alternatives and to express their preferences through surveys. A choice-based conjoint analysis,
which is one of the stated preference techniques, was employed in this study to construct the
surveys. A conjoint analysis has been applied in many research areas such as marketing [7],
transportation [8], and telecommunications [9]. In a conjoint analysis, researchers make
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hypothetical bundles using several attributes that describe a product or service and ask
respondents to state their preferences from different hypothetical alternatives. The choice-based
conjoint has greater advantages over traditional conjoint research as it allows respondents to
choose “none” of the proposed alternative, similar to real-world situation. Their responses are
then analyzed using statistical techniques.
3.2. Economic Model
The study estimates consumer utility using a mixed logit model, which provides a flexible
specification for representing the distribution of preferences in the population and the choices of
each individual. A mixed logit model does not impose the independence from irrelevant
alternatives property of logit and provides flexible substitution patterns across alternatives. The
properties implies that relative utility of any two products is independent of the characteristics of
products other than the one compared. The mixed logit model has been applied to a wide range
of industries including transportation [10], recreation [11], and telecommunications [12].
Utility is derived as follows. Consider a choice among alternatives J = 1, 2, 3,…, T. Then the
utility that consumer i obtains from choosing alternative j is
'
β jij i ij iVU +=
(1)
where ijV is a vector of variables as a set of attributes when consumer i chooses alternative j and
ij is iid extreme value error term. As the distribution of i is unknown, it is common to
estimate parameters of the distribution function by assuming parametric probability distribution
function. For the present study, we set the coefficients vector i to be normally distributed
across the population with mean b and variance W, i.e., ( , ).i N b W Individual i will choose
alternative j if and only if ij ikU U> for any j ≠ k. With the mixed logit model, we assume ij
distributed as independent and identical extreme value distribution and the probability of
individual i choosing alternative j that is facing i can be described as
( )
'
'
β
β
β
i ij
i ik
V
ij i V
k
e
L
e
=
∑
(2)
As i is unknown and has a probability distribution, if we let the distribution function of i be
( )f , then the probability of individual i choosing alternative j out of J alternatives is
(3)
A mixed logit probability is a weighted average of the logit formula evaluated at different values
of , with the weight given by the density. This equation is a multi-dimensional integral so that
it does not have a closed-form solution. Therefore, the simulation method is performed to get a
mixed logit model estimation.
3.3. Conjoint Question Design
The first step in the choice model design is to define the services to be valued in terms of its
attributes and values. In this study, the services are the benefits of adopting DTTV services via
two types of services reception devices. To select attributes and values of DTTV services,
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previous researches offer good suggestions. The study about standard setting in high-definition
television in 1992 by Farrell et al. [2] can provide us with a good initial point. They presented a
case study about the past diffusion processes of similar electronic appliances such as the color
television and VCR in order to understand what are necessary conditions to the success of
transition from analog to digital terrestrial broadcasting for high definition TV (HDTV). Such
conditions include (1) availability of HDTV programs, (2) transmission equipment capable of
delivering the HDTV signal into the household, and (3) television sets capable of receiving and
displaying the HDTV signal. Another study done in the US by [13] analyzes the consumer
preferences for different features in digital TV and found that both hardware (picture quality, size
of screen, and retail price) and software (availability of the programs) attributes influence the
decision to adopt the digital services. They found that the digital TV diffusion rate is slower than
expected and one of the reasons for the delay is lacks of TV programs in digital format.
According to the Information and Communications Policy Bureau of Ministry of Internal Affairs
and Communications (MIC) [14] of Japan, the annual questionnaire about digital terrestrial
broadcasting reports that “picture quality” is one of the reasons why respondents are satisfied
with the digital TV services. In addition, respondents also mentioned that they will buy digital
TVs if the devices become cheaper. In another study done in Japan [5], the authors argue that
digital TV consumers are affected not only by hardware attributes such as picture quality and
screen size, but also by software factors such as the number available channels and the
switchover date.
Previous studies focus on the features of digital TV without including the benefits that can be
obtained from integrating data storage, broadcasting and communication technologies into it. In
this study, we included new functionalities to understand how viewers value overall benefits of
adopting DTTV services.
Basic data services can be integrated to the digital TV programs, similar to the teletext in analog
TV, but with a much greater amount of data in a static manner. Basic data services maybe
viewed together with main TV contents or independently. Basic data services include picture and
text information which are related to the TV program itself. The viewer can obtain a variety of
information including TV program guide, supplement information of a particular TV program,
closed-caption, or Braille support functionality.
Live data broadcasting services provides more dynamic and real time information to recent
digital TV viewers when compared with basic data services. Live data services expand the range
of information services enjoyed by the general public who prefer up-to-date information. Also
broadcasters can provide viewers with the useful information in times of emergency. Examples
of live data services include live stock updates, exclusive local news reports, live weather
information, traffic reports, and natural disaster warning.
Interactive capability makes it possible for information to be sent from the viewer’s side using a
communications line. For example, while a viewer is watching a television program, he or she
can respond to a questionnaire survey, cast a vote for a particular topic, or perform online
shopping. Using this function, the viewer can actively participate with the digital TV program
rather than passively only obtain one-way information. Moreover, recently there are digital TVs
or set-top boxes with broadband internet connectivity that can provide web browsing function
similar to the way it can be used on personal computer.
Based on the aforementioned features, we included the attributes and levels for the hypothetical
DTTV services in our model and report them in Table 1. Compared with previous studies, the
current study analyzes viewers’ evaluation on either set-top boxes (STB) or digital TV (DTV)s.
Therefore, some attributes can have different values depending on the type of reception devices.
In addition, we left out the switch-off date in the model because the date has not been set in
Thailand yet.
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Table 1. DTTV’s attributes and levels.
Attribute Explanation Level
Video Quality Quality of video that receivers can view
STB: Analog (current quality) and Better (no ghosting or distorting
pictures)
Analog, Better
DTV: Standard definition (SD) Improved picture quality (similar to
DVD quality)
SD, HD
and High Definition (HD) (4 times or more better quality than SD
quality)
No. of available channels Number of channels that TV stations provide 5,15,25,35
Basic services More added features such as subtitle, Braille, and TV guide Available, Not available
Live Data broadcast
Real-time information such as stocks, weather, traffic, and natural
disaster updates
Available, Not available
Interactivity capability Interactive features such as online buying, giving comments and votingAvailable, Not available
Set-top box price (Baht) Price of receivers
STB: Price of set-top box 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000
DTV: Price of digital TV 10000, 30000, 50000, 70000
a.) Video Quality
This attribute shows the improved video quality that viewers can receive from DTTV
services. If they decide to adopt a STB, the level that we use in the choice questions
are analog quality (same as the current analog technology) and better than analog (no
ghosting or distorting pictures). However, if they decide to adopt a DTV, two levels
of video quality are also included, standard definition TV (SDTV) and high definition
TV (HDTV).
b.) Number of available channels
This attribute provides another benefit that users can view more channels once DTTV
is in services. Currently there are 6 free TV channels terrestrially broadcasting in
Thailand. The attribute level ranges from 5 to 35 channels.
c.) Basic data services
This attribute is related to the availability of basic services such as subtitle, Braille
language assistance for blind people, and information related to the TV program.
d.) Live data broadcast
Another important feature that DTTV services provides is the live data broadcasting
capability such as live traffic update, stock update, or other real-time information. The
value for this attribute is either available or not available.
e.) Interactivity capability
Digital broadcasting can also bring an interactive feature to viewers. Viewers can buy
things online, make comments, or cast votes if desired. The value for this attribute is
also either available or not available.
f.) Price to pay for a STB or a DTV
This is the price that viewers have to pay to receive DTTV services. Depending on
the type of receivers that viewers choose, the ranges of prices are different. The price
levels for STB are from 1,000 to 4,000 Baht and for DTV are from 10,000 to 70,000
Baht.
Given different attributes and levels above, a large number of unique DTTV services alternatives
can be constructed. We employed an experimental design technique [6] using SPSS software to
obtain an orthogonal design and came up with 16 alternatives. Then we blocked those
alternatives into 4 choice sets which each containing 4 different alternatives. Each choice set,
besides having 4 different DTTV services alternatives, contains one option that allows a
questionnaire respondent to select none of those alternatives. This “choose none” alternative
[10] can be considered a preference to continue using the current analog TV system. An
example of a conjoint choice-based question for STB adopter is shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 1. Example of a choice-based conjoint question for a STB adopter
4. RESULTS
4.1. Demographic Information
The choice modelling questionnaire survey was administered in April 2010. Five provinces
which represent different regions in Thailand, Bangkok, Khonkaen, Chaingmai, Chonburi, and
Songkla, were included in the survey. To collect the data, trained enumerators first explained the
basic concept of DTTV services, elaborated the attributes of the DTTV services in order to
ensure uniformity of understanding, and taught the questionnaire respondents how to answer the
choice questions. In this survey, the respondents were asked to choose a hypothetical DTTV
services based on the reception devices they preferred.
Total samples of 500 respondents aged 18 or older were asked to participate in this questionnaire
which distributed around the five locations evenly. Of these, 59 of them were eliminated due to
incomplete responses. The remaining 441 surveys form the database of this study. In addition to
the choice model questions, data on the respondents’ demographic information and TV watching
behaviors, and awareness on DTTV services were also collected.
The questionnaire’s descriptive statistics are presented in Table 2. From the 441 valid samples,
228 (52%) respondents preferred adopting set-top box (STB) as a reception device for DTTV
services and 213 (48%) chose DTV. The distribution of age between STB adopters and DTV
adopters in the survey is similar in which majority’s ages are from 20 to 39 years old. Both
adopter groups have percentage of female respondents more than male. For the income
distribution, it can be seen that higher income respondents (more than 20,000 Baht) prefer
adopting DTVs while lower income respondents (lower than 20,000 Baht) tend to adopt STBs.
Lastly, the levels of educations between two groups are similar.
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5
Video Quality Analog Analog Better
(no ghosting)
Better
(no ghosting)
None of
these
No. of available channels 15 35 5 35
Basic data services
(subtitle, Braille, TV
guide)
Yes No No Yes
Live data broadcast
(live weather, stock,
traffic)
Yes No Yes No
Interactive capability
(Online buying, vote)
No No No Yes
Price of Set-top box (Baht) 2,000 1,000 2,000 4,000
Please select one option
that you like the most
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Table 2. Respondent descriptive statistics
4.2. Summary of TV usage behaviors and awareness of DTTV services
Based on results of the survey, we found that the majority of respondents (85%) still use CRT
TVs at home. Also the questionnaire indicates that DTV adopter respondents are currently using
flat screen TVs such as LCD and LED TVs more than STB adopter respondents. In general, the
video quality in flat screen TV is better than in normal CRT TVs. This implies that DTV
adopters value picture quality more than the counterparts.
The respondents were also asked questions about the time spent on activities per day. The results
indicate that STB adopters spend about 4 hours per day for watching TV, while the number for
STB adopters is 5 hours. While STB adopters spend about 1.4 hours per day to surf the Internet,
DTV adopters use more than 2 hours for the Internet daily. Moreover, the survey suggests that
DTV adopters are those who at home use broadband Internet more at 40% compared to only
25% of STB adopters. In addition, we found that DTV adopters spend about one hour to read
newspaper while STB adopters only spend half of the time. These survey results suggest that
DTV adopters are interested in retrieving information contents both online and offline more than
those STB adopters.
In terms of awareness of DTTV services, about 18% of the STB adopters have heard about
DTTV services, while approximately 31% of DTV adopters know about the term “DTTV”. In
addition, for those respondents who knows about DTTV services, DTV adopters understand
about different features of DTTV services than STB adopters. This information implies that
DTV adopter respondents have more knowledge about DTTV services than STB adopters do.
Set-top box (STB) Digital TV (DTV)
Respondents = 228 Respondents = 213
No. Ratio (%) No. Ratio (%)
Age 1. Below 20 years 9 3.9 11 5.2
2. Between 20 and 29 years 88 38.6 67 31.5
3. Between 30 and 39 years 82 36 82 38.5
4. Between 40 and 49 years 25 11 32 15.0
5. Between 50 and 59 years 20 8.8 20 9.4
6. More than 60 years 4 1.8 1 0.5
Gender 1. Male 102 44.7 106 49.8
2. Female 126 55.3 107 50.2
Monthly 1. < 10,000 Baht 83 36.4 55 25.8
Income 2. < 20,000 Baht 79 34.6 45 21.1
3. < 30,000 Baht 39 17.1 37 17.4
4. < 40,000 Baht 18 7.9 24 11.3
5. < 50,000 Baht 6 2.6 12 5.6
6. > 50,000 Baht 3 1.3 40 18.8
Education 1. Primary school 15 6.6 14 6.6
2. Secondary school 39 17.1 41 19.2
3. College/Vocational degree 40 17.5 30 14.1
4. Undergraduate 119 52.2 100 46.9
5. Postgraduate 11 4.8 23 10.8
6. Others 4 1.8 5 2.3
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4.3. Estimation results
In this study, it is assumed that an individual will adopt a particular DTTV services reception
device, either a STB or a DTV if the utility of the chosen one is more than the rest of the choices.
The utility function of a DTTV services reception device (based on Table 1) is specified as
follows:
ij iVIDEO ij iCHANNEL ij iBASIC ij
iLIVE ij iINTERACTIVITY ij
iPRICE ij ij
U VIDEO CHANNEL BASIC
LIVE INTERACTIVITY
PRICE
= + +
+ +
+ +
(4)
where
• ijU is the utility of consumer i choosing alternative j
• ijVIDEO is a dummy variable for video quality
• ijCHANNEL is the number of available channels
• ijBASIC is a dummy variable for basic data services
• ijLIVE is a dummy variable for the live broadcast feature
• ijINTERACTIVITY is a dummy variable for the interactivity capability
• ijPRICE is a price variable for receivers (STB or DTV)
• ij are estimated parameters estimated parameters
• ij is an error term
In the mixed logit model estimation for each individual, all the attributes except prices for STB
or DTV were defined to be normally distributed. The estimation was estimated with simulated
maximum likelihood with Halton draws using 500 replications. The estimation results from a
software package NLOGIT 4.0 are shown in Table 3. The overall fits of the model represented
by McFadden pseudo 2
R were calculated at 0.18 and 0.273 for STB and DTV adopter models
respectively, which means that they explain the behavior of respondents to a certain context.
Coefficients of all attributes in both models in equation (4) show positive signs except for prices
of STB and DTV, and these signs are consistent with our expectations. In addition all estimated
coefficients are significant at least 10% level except live data broadcast and interactivity ability
features of STB model, which are although positive but not significant.
The facts that all features estimates in the DTV model are positive and significant mean that
DTV adopters value all benefits of DTTV services when choosing to adopt DTVs. In other
words, it means that the more features implemented in new DTVs, the more likely that a viewer
will adopt such DTVs. In this study, based on the estimations, video quality seems to be the
most important feature for DTV adopters. The number of available channels is also vital to the
consideration of consumers when deciding to adopt the DTTV services via DTVs. More number
of channels means more contents that viewers can receive and therefore this will increase the
likelihood that they will adopt DTVs. This information is consistent with the analysis in the
previous subsection. Although DTV adopters value the benefit of basic data services in this
model, it seems to be the least important feature when compared to other advanced services such
as live data broadcasting or interactivity functionality. The negative sign for the price feature
suggests that if the price for DTVs is higher, there is less likely chance that users will adopt
DTTV services via DTV devices.
For the STB model, the respondents place values highest on video quality and number of
available channels features. However the estimates are smaller when compared to those of DTV
case. This can be implied that STB adopters value those two features but less important when
compared to DTV adopters. In addition, data broadcasting services and interactivity are not
significant in this model means that those two features are not important for STB adopters when
they make decisions. Rather, basic data services feature is enough for them as it is shown that
the estimation of this feature is though small but significant. In general, this implies that simple
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version of STBs that can receive digital signal, view more TV channels, and have basic data
features are ideal for viewers to buy STBs. Advanced features such as live data broadcast and
interactivity functionality will not increase the likelihood to adopt STBs.
Table 3. Model Estimations
STB DTV
Variables Coefficient (S.E.) Coefficient (S.E.)
Video quality 0.613**(.302) 0.910**(0.413)
No. of channels 0.432*(0.230) 0.607*(0.358)
Basic data services 0.062**(0.026) 0.020*(0.011)
Live broadcast 0.310(0.305) 0.404*(0.247)
Interactivity ability 0.258(0.260) 0.262**(0.124)
Price -0.0007**(0.0002) -0.00006***(0.00002)
McFadden pseudo 2
R 0.18 0.273
*** Statistic significant at the 1% level
** Statistic significant at the 5% level
* Statistic significant at the 10% level
In this study, we can measure the mean willingness to pay (MWTP) for each of DTTV services
by calculating the ratio of the services attribute coefficient to the price coefficient, given all other
parameter coefficients are constant. MWTP is the maximum amount an individual would be
willing to pay, sacrifice or exchange to receive a good or services. MWTP measures are widely
used to provide information to policy makers regarding the economic value of non-market or
environmental goods. Equation 5 shows a simple formula how to calculate MWTP for an
attribute of the DTTV services,
priceMWTPz U / z * Price / U /ii i z =−∂ ∂ ∂ ∂ = − (5)
where iz ’s are different benefit features of DTTV services and iz ’s represent coefficient
estimates of each benefit features.
Table 4 shows the calculated MWTPs. Note that only those features that are statistically
significant in Table 3 are shown. As one can see, the results follow similar tendencies as
different features coefficient estimates in Table 3. Since the prices of STBs and DTVs are
different, it reflects in the MWTPs for DTV adopters are much higher than those of DTV
adopters. For the DTV case, adopters give positive MWTPs to all the features that DTTV
services can offer, with video quality and number of available channels features having relatively
high values. In the STB case, adopters are willing to pay about 875 Baht for better video quality
feature, 617 Baht for more number of available channels and for only 92 Baht for basic data
services. However, STB adopters are not willing to pay for advanced features such as live data
broadcasting and interactivity functionality. The total MWTPs of 1,584 Baht (875+617+92)
represents the amount that individuals would be willing to pay for a STB. This amount is
generally below the cost of a normal STB selling in the market. This implies that if policy
makers would like individuals to adopt STBs, they might want to subsidize some fund for a fast
roll out and an early switch-off date. Since DTV adopters’ MWTPs are very high, the policy
makers do not have to worry about this case.
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Table 4. Willingness to pay for digital TV attributes
STB DTV
Variables MWTP MWTP
Video Quality 875.15***(235.67) 14493.57***(3557.91)
No. of channels 617.44*(380.05) 9674.03**(4252.24)
Basic data services 91.59***(18.33) 325.38**(171.28)
Live data broadcast 6448.09**(3305.56)
Interactive capability 3541.81**(1827.26)
5. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS
This paper explores the factors that affect consumers’ decision on DTTV services adoption via
reception devices such as a STB and a DTV. Data for this study was gathered through a stated
preference questionnaire survey and evaluated by using the mixed logit model. The results show
that, in general, questionnaire respondents’ awareness about DTTV services is not high. In
addition, we found that low-income viewers tend to adopt STBs as opposed to DTVs. The study
also indicated that benefits provided by DTTV services such as better video quality, more
available TV channels, basic data services, and advanced data services influence the decision to
adopt DTVs. However, advanced services such as live data broadcasting and interactivity ability
statistically do not affect STB adopters in making decision. Moreover, willingness to pay (WTP)
for a STB is low compared to a normal STB available in the market while WTP for a DTV is
much higher.
Based on the results of the study, some implications can be discussed. First, policy makers
should try to promote the awareness of DTTV and its services as it is shown that different
features increase the likelihood to adopt the services. Second, since WTP is quite low for STB
adopters, to stimulate the adoption, policy makers can either give away a simple STB or provide
a discount coupon to purchase any STBs of their choices. Vendors of DTTV reception devices
can focus on providing cheap and simple STBs while focussing on integrating enhanced services
features to DTVs. In addition, not only offering more contents, television stations can also help
promote adoption of DTVs by delivering more live data broadcasting services and providing
interactivity programs to their viewers.
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Authors
Manit Satitsamitpong is a doctoral student at the Graduate School of Global
Information and Telecommunication Studies (GITS), Waseda University. He
received a BSE in Computer Science and Engineering from University of
Pennsylvania, an MBA from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and an MS
from Georgia Institute of Technology. His research interests are in economics and
policy issues on information and communications technology (ICT) utilization in
developing nations.
Hitoshi Mitomo is Professor of Telecommunications Economics and Policy at the
Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (GSAPS) and the Director of the Institute
for Digital Society (IDS), Waseda University. He was a visiting Professor at Center
for Information and Communication Research, Stockholm School of Economics in
2007. He holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and a Doctorate in
Engineering. He is a board member of many academic associations including
JSICR and International Telecommunications Society. His research has covered a
wide range of socio-economic and regulatory issues of ICT deployment and
utilization. His current research focuses on the applications of behavioral economics
to media access. He is also interested in microeconomic analysis of
telecommunications such as formal analysis of network externalities and pricing
telecommunications markets, as well as the measurement of the social and economic
impacts of ICT.