On 4 September 2013 we published a consultation on the coexistence of white space devices (WSDs) operating in the UHF TV band (470-790 MHz) with other users of the spectrum.
We also published a supporting technical report in which we provided details of our approach to ensuring a low probability of harmful interference from WSDs to existing services. Included in the report were some estimates of TV white spaces (TVWS) availability, both UK-wide and in two smaller geographic areas.
In addition to the estimates provided in the technical report, we have now provided geographic maps of TVWS availability set out below and guidance for viewing these maps.
Guidance on Geographic maps showing TVWS availability (PDF, 83.8 KB)
(1) TVWS availability in relation to UK-wide DTT for Scenario 1 (EIRP of 25 dBm) (PDF, 365.7 KB)
(1) TVWS availability in relation to UK-wide DTT for Scenario 1 (EIRP of 35 dBm) (PDF, 384.8 KB)
(2) TVWS availability in relation to PMSE and DTT in Glasgow for Scenario 1 (25 dBm) (PDF, 252.2 KB)
(2) TVWS availability in relation to PMSE and DTT in Glasgow for Scenario 1 (35 dBm) (PDF, 263.1 KB)
(2) TVWS availability in relation to PMSE and DTT in Glasgow for Scenario 4 (25 dBm) (PDF, 262.8 KB)
(2) TVWS availability in relation to PMSE and DTT in Glasgow for scenario 4 (35dBm) (PDF, 246.7 KB)
(2) TVWS availability in relation to PMSE and DTT in London for Scenario 1 (25 dBm) (PDF, 174.7 KB)
(2) TVWS availability in relation to PMSE and DTT in London for Scenario 1 (35 dBm) (PDF, 163.9 KB)
(2) TVWS availability in relation to PMSE and DTT in London for Scenario 4 (25 dBm) (PDF, 250.5 KB)
(2) TVWS availability in relation to PMSE and DTT in London for Scenario 4 (35 dBm) (PDF, 251.3 KB)
(3) White space device co-existence with international DTT services - Channel 21 (PDF, 132.2 KB)
(3) White space device co-existence with international DTT services - Channel 40 (PDF, 132.3 KB)
(3) White space device co-existence with international DTT services - Channel 59 (PDF, 131.9 KB)