5G-MAG schedules Berlin PlugFest for 5G Broadcast interoperability
5G-MAG is hosting a 5G Broadcast Plugfest from June 9-11, 2026, in Berlin to test and validate equipment interoperability and implementation aligned with the ETSI 103 720 standard. The event will focus on SFN testing, service provisioning, content ingest for streaming applications (HLS, DASH), and integration with DVB-I Services.
Key Takeaways
- The PlugFest runs June 9-11, 2026, at Fraunhofer FOKUS in Berlin, with voluntary setup available on June 8.
- Testing scope includes interoperability between transmitters, core networks, and manufacturers, plus SFN testing with single-core and multi-TX setups.
- Planned checks cover content ingest for streaming apps using HLS and DASH, along with service provisioning and BMSC setup.
- Agenda notes include CAS Rel-16+ resilience testing, DVB-T2 and ATSC 3.0 interworking, and integration with DVB-I Services.
Why It Matters
The immediate impact is a structured interoperability test window for 5G Broadcast implementers working to ETSI 103 720, with a Berlin venue and a defined June 9-11 schedule. That matters for the broader streaming and broadcast delivery stack because the agenda spans SFN operation, HLS and DASH ingest, and DVB-I Services integration rather than a single vendor demo. The clearest signal to watch is which equipment, software, and receiver combinations are actually brought to Fraunhofer FOKUS, since participation is still pending invoice, payment, and a Participant Agreement.
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