The trends in digital switchover of Russia and other CIS countries. (15th October 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Richter, Andrei
• Is Part Of: International journal of digital television. Volume 3:Number 3(2012)
• Page Start: 279
• Page End: 291
• Publication Date: 2012-10-15
• Subjects: Digital television -- Periodicals; 621.3880705
• DOI: 10.1386/jdtv.3.3.279_1
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-4182

Abstract

This review examines the most recent developments in the regulation of licensing and of the line-up of digital television, as well as related policies in post-Soviet countries.The article has two parts. Part One covers recent developments in Russia's switchover policies, while Part Two contains an assessment of some worrying trends emerging across both Russia and the other Commonwealth of Independent States countries. It points to a possible new broadcasting landscape designed by the authorities in the process of switchover.