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The UK entertainment sector is, and will remain, a major user of spectrum. In this study we assess the spectrum requirements for both the distribution and production of entertainment by 2028. We then compare spectrum demand with likely supply, identify problems of increased scarcity, and suggest possible ways of dealing with them.

In doing this it is impossible to predict with any certainty what the UK entertainment sector will look like in 20 years time - technology is rapidly changing the types of entertainment services which are possible and expanding the ways in which they might be delivered. To deal with this uncertainty we have produced a small number of scenarios for the likely state of UK entertainment in 2028. Our aim is to bring together economic, social, technology, regulatory and business drivers in a coherent way so as to span the space of possible states of the sector 20 years from now.

Ofcom's technical research programme enables us to keep up to date with technologies and trends, so that we can be in the best possible position to execute our regulatory duties. We do not conduct research in-house but make use of external resources, such as private commercial organisations, university departments and government funded research institutions. These reports present the findings of technical work conducted on Ofcoms behalf. The opinions and conclusions stated within these reports are those of the organisations who conducted the research and may not reflect the view of Ofcom or imply any future policy work in related areas. Ofcom is not responsible for the content or accuracy of these reports.

• Entertainment in the UK in 2028 [pdf]
  Final Report
• Entertainment in the UK in 2028 [pdf]
  Annexes

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