Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what work the 4G/TV Coexistence Oversight Board has undertaken since its inception.

The 4G/TV Coexistence Oversight Board was set up by DCMS in April 2013 and ​has overseen efforts to mitigate any interference to Digital Terrestrial TV (DTT) caused by the rollout of 4G (superfast mobile internet) in the 800MHz spectrum band. A small minority of DTT ​viewers have reported issues to the help scheme run by Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited (DMSL), which operates as “at800”.

The Board monitors the performance of at800 for core functions including DTT/Freeview service restoration, timely awareness of potential issues and the existence of the assistance scheme and quality of service. The Board’s activities have led to improved modelling of interference, more targeted communications and a higher standard of assistance for those affected. Further information about the Board including monthly reports is published on the gov.uk website at https://www.gov.uk/government/policy-advisory-groups/4gtv-co-existence-oversight-board.