Industry Canada releases DTV plan, may allow use of extended Ku band

OTTAWA – Industry Canada has posted some of the information that broadcasters will require in order to make applications for permanent over-the-air digital television (DTV) services. The information includes details on the interim agreement between Industry Canada and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concerning digital television broadcasting along the common border until both countries complete their transition from analogue to DTV. It also released its DTV Post-Transition Allotment Plan, whereby applications for digital transmitters must be filed by August 31, 2011. For more information click here and refer to SMBR-005-08 and SMBR-006-08, published on December 20, 2008. Public comments on...