:: 02/02/2006

Belgium - Calls for simplified DTT licensing procedure

The leading Belgian telecommunications operator, Belgacom, has called for the government to provide clarity on the DTT licencing procedure.

Currently, the different language communities are responsible for issuing DTT licences. Belgacom would like the adoption of a more open model and calls for discussions between interested parties, including broadcasters and the government.

Belgacom supports the use of DVB-T for the provision of television services to mobile receivers.

According to its spokesman Jan Margot, "this technology provides new opportunties and is complementary with the networks of the fixed telephone line."

Source: De Morgen