5G Technology

The EBU 5G project group deals with technical and non-technical issues related to business arrangements, implementation models and regulatory conditions for 5G mobile systems. 5G technology is currently at an advanced stage of standardization and pre-commercial trials. The technical performance of 5G systems will be higher than in earlier generations of mobile systems. Commercial deployments are expected to start in the near future, but large scale coverage will last much longer.

It has been suggested that 5G may have a transforming effect on many industries, including the audiovisual media sector. This can have a significant impact on EBU members. In addition to the technical aspects of 5G, EBU members are increasingly interested in how 5G networks will be implemented and operated, as well as how specific broadcasters' requirements can be met.

The main goals of this group are:

Investigate possible and planned 5G deployment models, including models other than those traditionally adopted by telecommunications network operators.

Understanding the distribution of the network and its possible role in enabling new business arrangements for content production and distribution.

Discover the potential of private networks and their relationship to network segmentation in content production and distribution.

Outline possible future scenarios for existing distribution networks and their possible relationship with 5G.

Help in educating EBU members on the potential benefits of 5G, as well as possible problems.

Cooperation with other relevant EBU working groups and external stakeholders, in particular with the industry.