4G/TV Co-existence Oversight Board
The 4G/TV Co-existence Oversight Board oversees the help being offered to consumers affected by television interference caused by the rollout of 4G (superfast mobile internet) in the 800 MHz spectrum band.
The Board reports to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Ofcom, the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries.
The help scheme is delivered by a private company, Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited (DMSL), which is owned by the 800 MHz licensees. DMSL uses the name ‘at800’ in its communications with the public.
The original help scheme was revised in February 2014 to provide an even higher standard of service to viewers affected by 4G interference.
Members
The Board is comprised of an independent Chair, David Hendon, and:
- Roger Darlington, non-executive member with expertise in consumer matters
- William Webb, non-executive member with expertise in technical and economic matters
4 representatives of the 800 MHz licensees:
- Inge Hansen, Head of Spectrum Strategy, Everything Everywhere
- Robin Vernon, Regulatory Manager, Telefónica (O2)
- Greg Thompson, Radio Strategy & Architecture Manager, Three
- Paul Rosbotham, Senior Regulatory Manager, Vodafone
4 representatives of the terrestrial television broadcasters:
- Alan Boyle, Head of Spectrum & Investigation, BBC
- Alexandra McNair, Controller of Policy and Regulatory Strategy, ITV
- Phillip Milton, Public Affairs Manager, Channel 4
- John Ballard, Head of Network Engineering, Digital Platforms, Arqiva
Three observer members (without voting status) from DMSL, DCMS and Ofcom:
- Ben Roome, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited
- Nick Munn, Head of Spectrum Policy, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
- Graham Plumb, Principal Broadcast Specialist, Ofcom
Read the Oversight Board’s terms of reference.
Memorandum of Understanding
The Oversight Board has a memorandum of understanding with DMSL, which sets out how the two bodies work with each other.
Appointments
- Chair of Board overseeing 4G TV coexistence scheme appointed
- DCMS appoints non-executive members of Oversight Board for 4G interference help scheme
Board reports
The Chair sends a report of each meeting to DCMS Ministers and to Ofcom.
2017 reports
2016 reports
2015 reports
2014 reports
2013 reports
Further information
Read more about what DCMS is doing to support telecoms industries and bring 4G to the UK.