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Funding for moving programme making & special events from channel 69

Last year Ofcom decided to clear the 800 MHz band so it matches the spectrum being released in other European countries. This will benefit people across the UK because the spectrum will be able to be used for next-generation mobile broadband services. Because of this, programme making and special events (PMSE) users will have to stop using channel 69. To help these users move, Ofcom has made a commitment to:

• provide replacement spectrum and maintain PMSE access to channel 69 during the changeover period
• provide funding to eligible PMSE users affected by clearing channel 69.

On 28th July 2010, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) announced that it will provide a significant contribution towards the cost of replacing channel 69 equipment bought before 30 June 2009 of any age with new equipment that is compatible with other channels. It will not meet the full replacement cost.

Ofcom have appointed Equiniti Limited to administer the funding scheme.