Features and Results of Transition to Digital Broadcasting in France
In late 2011, France is fully switched to digital TV. It was preceded by a long preparation of legislative and technological base. When a digital signal covered the entire country, there has been a gradual shutdown of analog TV-broadcasting. In this process authorities were able to find a balance between their own objectives, interests of the audience and desires of broadcasters. The result has been a significant expansion of the media market of the country, where dozens of new players appeared. They are now involved in the competition for viewers. In addition, now in the country there is the base of frequencies, which set free from analog signals. It began to be used as a field for the expansion of the telecommunications market and for the improve communications services.