The EBU and TV2 Denmark hosted a workshop in Copenhagen to address deployment challenges for private 5G in live production, specifically focusing on the new 3.8-4.2 GHz n77 spectrum band. The event brought together industry partners and regulators to discuss network management, performance metrics, and the need for simplified, user-friendly 5G workflows for media professionals.
The shift toward the n77 spectrum band provides a dedicated lane for high-bandwidth media tasks, reducing the reliance on congested public mobile networks for live events. By standardizing how broadcasters access the 3.8-4.2 GHz range across Europe, the industry can move toward interoperable hardware that supports high uplink throughput and low latency for IP-based workflows. This transition is critical for the streaming ecosystem as it enables more cost-effective, remote-controlled wireless camera setups at scale. Watch for individual EU national administrations to release specific licensing fee structures and nomadic use rules ahead of the 2026 deadline.
The EBU has been building toward this workshop through a sustained program of member trials. In its TR080 technical report series, EBU members including TV2 Denmark, BBC, Bayerischer Rundfunk, SWR, NRK, and RAI documented private 5G production trials across studio and remote scenarios, with TV2 Denmark's November 2023 proof of concept at Tivoli Gardens demonstrating Sony 5G-enabled cameras integrated into a live primetime talk show at approximately 150 milliseconds glass-to-glass latency and 35 Mbit/s video throughput. Morten Brandstrup, Head of News Technology at TV2 Denmark, noted the test opened the possibility of using 5G cameras in studio-based productions alongside traditional triax-cabled cameras with no visible quality difference.
The regulatory backdrop is the EU Commission Implementing Decision 2025/2425, which came into effect on 30 September 2026 and harmonizes the 3.8-4.2 GHz band for local wireless broadband networks including private 5G setups. The EBU's expert group on Programme Making and Special Events organized the Copenhagen workshop specifically to support implementation of this ECC regulation, with CEPT ECO representatives providing detailed guidance on the Europe-wide initiative. The EBU also published a white paper in March 2026 outlining the case for spectrum access for private 5G networks used in PMSE audio-visual production, arguing for flexible licensing and affordable pricing models similar to existing PMSE arrangements, with long-term access for fixed locations and short-term access for nomadic use.
TV2 Denmark has continued expanding its private 5G production work beyond the studio. In a March 2025 trial at the Crime Book Fair in Horsens, TV2 Denmark tested remote production using a combination of public 5G standalone networks with QoS features and private fallback networks, exploring predictive switching based on congestion forecasts and dynamic bitrate adjustment for festival and cultural events. The trial used Sony 5G-enabled cameras connected via Haivision PRO units and compared traffic prioritization through local network slicing against best-effort delivery, providing data that informed the operational requirements discussed at the September 2026 workshop.
The EBU and TV2 Denmark recently hosted a workshop at Copenhagen’s Parken stadium to test private 5G production using the 3.8-4.2 GHz n77 spectrum. By integrating 16 wireless cameras across five networks, the event aimed to simplify operating models and address deployment hurdles, helping broadcasters transition toward more efficient, remote-controlled IP-based workflows.
The 3.8-4.2 GHz n77 band provides a dedicated lane for high-bandwidth media tasks, reducing reliance on congested public mobile networks and enabling low-latency, high-throughput IP-based production.
EU member states are required to make the 3.8-4.2 GHz n77 frequency range available for local wireless networks by September 30, 2026.
Broadcasters are seeking user-friendly interfaces that allow journalists to operate 5G setups without on-site network engineers, alongside flexible licensing and affordable pricing models for both fixed and nomadic use.
TV2 Denmark has conducted multiple trials, including a November 2023 proof of concept at Tivoli Gardens and a March 2025 trial at the Crime Book Fair in Horsens, testing remote production, predictive switching, and 5G-enabled camera integration.
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