What is Broadcast Networks Europe?
Broadcast Networks Europe (BNE) is the European umbrella organisation representing the interests of network operators responsible for deploying, managing and maintaining the infrastructure for radio, television and other “over-the-air” services. This infrastructure delivers content directly to people at home, in the car, at work or on the move.
With 17 members active in 19 European countries, BNE promotes an efficient and fair regulatory framework aimed at ensuring universal access to radio and television for all Europeans.
BNE’s mission is ambitious: to ensure that 250 million Europeans have access to high-quality TV, radio and other over-the-air services.
Why is the membership relevant for BTCY?
As a Belgian tower and transmission operator, BTCY fits perfectly within BNE’s mission. By becoming a member of BNE, BTCY joins a European network of infrastructure players and can help shape the future of terrestrial broadcasting in Belgium and beyond.
The membership means, among other things:
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BTCY gains a voice in European regulation concerning spectrum, digital television, radio and future developments.
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BTCY can participate in joint initiatives, knowledge exchange and innovation within the field of over-the-air distribution.
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BTCY strengthens its position as a reliable partner for broadcasters, content producers and other stakeholders in the audiovisual value chain.
What does this mean for the future?
BNE membership gives BTCY the opportunity to actively participate in strategic and technical developments within the European broadcast sector, such as the transition to new digital standards, spectrum policy and, potentially over time, 5G Broadcast.
For Belgian broadcasters and media partners, this means they can rely on a player that is connected not only locally but also at the European level, and that contributes to thinking about long-term infrastructure and regulation.