Communications regulator Ofcom has today outlined plans for how to manage the use of radio spectrum to enable an estimated 20,000 journalists to cover the London 2012 Olympics.
Ofcom expects the London Olympics to attract around 20,000 accredited media workers, 10 million spectators and 15,000 competitors to the 35 venues hosting events across the UK.
The wide-ranging discussion document, which outlines Ofcom's approach to the use of key radio spectrum, covers all wireless communications for the 2012 games in the UK capital.
Ofcom is anticipating huge demand for radio spectrum including wireless radio links that officials and referees will use, video links for wireless cameras, handheld radios used by organisers and security personal and low-power local broadcasting services for commentary and interviews.
By 2012, mobile media and communications will be much further advanced and the UK's rolling programme of digital TV switchover is also due to be completed during the year.
The regulator, which organised and managed the spectrum requirements for the start of this year's Tour de France in London, is now seeking views on the spectrum requirements and plan.
"We can't see it, hear it or touch it but radio spectrum is absolutely essential to delivering the most technologically advanced Olympic Games ever," said the Ofcom chief executive, Ed Richards.
Ofcom aims to consult on a full spectrum plan following the Beijing Olympics in August next year.
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