An important role in the provision of the omnipresent internet access is played by mobile
communication networks that are complementary to fixed broadband access. In cases where the
construction of fixed access is not justified in terms of costs or otherwise, even when using public
funds, substitute mobile broadband internet access with target access rates from the DAE will be made
available to users. Increasing demand of users for higher transfer speeds increases the need for
providing additional bands of the radio spectrum. Slovenia will follow the release of spectrum at the
international level and allocate it to operators of mobile communications networks depending on their
needs. The underlying principle of managing radio frequency area is to offer all available radio
frequencies for use by interested stakeholders without unjustified delays.
Even in a digital society, television and radio terrestrial digital broadcasting continues to play an
important role for the plurality of media and creation of digital content in Slovenian. This is why
Slovenia will continue to promote the development of the television terrestrial broadcasting, especially
the transition to the transfer of TV signals of higher quality (HDTV and UDH TV, use of DVB-T2
technology) and phasing out of the transmission of TV signals of SD resolution. It will also promote the
introduction of digital terrestrial radio by stipulating in 2018 a legal obligation of the integration of
DAB receivers in radio receivers in the market, including car radios. Slovenia will promote the
development and introduction of advances services by integrating the capacities of digital
broadcasting, IP TV and the internet (Hbb TV, themed radio programmes, etc.).
6.1.2
Provision of stable and predictable legislation - regulatory framework for the work of
electronic communications operators.
Provision of broadband internet access at a minimum speed of 100 Mb/s to as many
households in Slovenia as possible, and at a minimum speed of 30 Mb/s to other households
by 2020.
Provision of mobile communication network coverage to 98 % households; the network will
serve as complementary supplement to the fixed broadband internet access.
Provision and allocation of additional radio spectrum for mobile communications.
Ensuring internet access at a minimum speed of 1 Gb/s to all public educational and research
establishments.
Encouraging development of television terrestrial digital broadcasting (DVB-T2).
Introducing advanced services by integrating the capacities of digital broadcasting, IP TV and
the internet.
Promoting introduction of radio terrestrial digital broadcasting (DAB+).
Promoting the use of LTE in the 700 MHz frequency band also for the needs of public security
and services for protection and relief.
6.1.3
Strategic Objectives
Measures Envisaged
Drafting of the Next-Generation Broadband Network Development Plan until 2020 with the
objective to provide by the end of 2020 broadband internet access of the minimum speed of 100
Mb/s to 96 % of households in Slovenia, and of the minimum speed of 30 Mb/s to other
households. The market interests will be tested and white areas will be identified within five
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DIGITAL SLOVENIA 2020 - Development strategy for the information society until 2020